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The Creator of ‘CSI’ Drops $14 Million on a Hilltop Santa Barbara Estate
Dive into the lavish world of acclaimed television producer Anthony Zuiker, best known for creating the iconic series CSI: Crime Scene...
Princeton North
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Historic Montecito Gem Hits the Market: A Peek Inside "Los Sueños"
Are you ready to step into luxury living? A historic Montecito mansion, affectionately known as "Los Sueños" (The Dreams), has just been...
Princeton North
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Unveiling the Charms of Santa Barbara's Riviera: A Fusion of Elegance and Breathtaking Views
Step into a haven of sophistication with a touch of European allure right in Santa Barbara. Nestled gracefully between the embracing arms...
Princeton North
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Santa Barbara's Riviera: A Tapestry of History, Luxury, and Educational Legacy
Bridging the two mile span which separates Mission and Sycamore Canyons, the sylvan uplift which the padres knew as the “mission ridge”...
Princeton North
Nov 13, 20239 min read
Larry David's Former Montecito Cottage: A Cozy Gem on the Market
In the picturesque coastal town of Montecito, California, nestled within the Hedgerow neighborhood, there lies a cozy cottage that has...
Princeton North
Nov 3, 20232 min read
The El Camino Real – California's Royal Road (AKA the 101)
In the heart of Central California, there is a historic road that winds its way through the state, connecting a string of missions. This...
Princeton North
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Unveiling the Real Estate Fortunes of Santa Barbara and Montecito in August 2023
If you've been keeping an eye on the vibrant California real estate scene, August 2023 brought some exciting developments to Santa...
Princeton North
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Luxurious Montecito Estate with Celebrity Connection Sells for Record Price
Discover the extraordinary estate that captured the attention of luxury real estate enthusiasts and celebrities alike. Recently sold for...
Princeton North
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Fashion Designer Pieces Together His Own Personal Santa Barbara Shangri-La
Jeff Abrams has officially added another piece to his ever-growing Montecito residential puzzle — the historic El Mirador estate. The...
Princeton North
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Beyoncé, Jay-Z Spend $200 Million on California’s Most Expensive House
Earlier this year, Jay-Z sold his controlling stake in the D’ussé Cognac brand to Bacardi for a reported $750 million. So it may make...
Princeton North
May 30, 20232 min read
What is Measure ULA and How Will It Affect the LA and Santa Barbara Market?
Los Angeles Measure ULA, officially known as the “Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax,” is a ballot measure that Los Angeles voters...
Princeton North
May 10, 20234 min read
Lavish Santa Barbara Estate Strikes a Chord With Nashville Songwriter
Back in February, Shane McAnally told The New York Times he had been busy shopping for a California home. Now records reveal the country...
Princeton North
May 10, 20232 min read
Property Insights: What Does U. S. $10 Million Buy Around the World?
Property Insights: What Does U. S. $10 Million Buy Around the World? In the global marketplace for luxury real estate, let's explore what...
Princeton North
Apr 25, 20233 min read
3 comfortable retirees all with around $2M saved. What did they all have in common? All own homes.
For many Americans, retirement advice is limited to encouragement to save more or warnings that they haven’t saved enough. But most...
Princeton North
Apr 21, 20236 min read
Oprah Winfrey Sells Spare Montecito Ranch to Hollywood Filmmaker
For many years, Oprah Winfrey’s main residence has been the so-called “Promised Land” estate, a roughly 66-acre compound in prime...
Princeton North
Apr 10, 20232 min read
AKG | Christie's Intl. Real Estate Enlists Industry Maverick Josh Ramirez to Lead New Division
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Kirman of AKG | Christie's International Real Estate, one of the nation's...
Princeton North
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Santa Barbara makes the list of Top 10 U.S. towns where millionaires are buying second homes
For many of America’s most affluent people, having a second or third home is the norm. And according to a new report, they prefer...
Princeton North
Mar 10, 20232 min read
A Brief History of Montecito
Erroneously translated as “little mountain,” the name El Montecito is an archaic use of the Spanish word meaning woodland or countryside....
Princeton North
Feb 23, 20236 min read
Ellen DeGeneres Sells Montecito’s Historic Rancho San Leandro & Sprouts CEO Bags Oceanfront Home
After capping off 2022 with the record $70 million purchase of an oceanfront compound, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are...
Princeton North
Jan 30, 20234 min read
$33.5M estate Where Meghan & Harry Filmed Netflix Doc & Ellen's $70m beach front estate
When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sat down to be interviewed for their much-anticipated Netflix docuseries, which began its...
Princeton North
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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