Erin Beck
(805) 708-0446
Karen Spechler
(805) 563-4074
Erin Beck
(805) 708-0446
Karen Spechler
(805) 563-4074
Moving to a new home can be exciting, but it can also be nerve-racking. You may have just a few...
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Paying off your home mortgage before you retire is a major financial achievement, but you don't...
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Of all the things you have to do when shopping for a home, applying for a mortgage isn't one of...
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2020 Home Renovation Trends Planning a home renovation? As you make your plans, take note of these...
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Thinking of buying a home this year? We compiled five New Year’s resolutions that can help you...
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A house is the biggest purchase most people ever make. With so much money on the line and no...
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You may not be moving into a new house in 2020, but you can make your home feel new again by taking...
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It feels great to have a clean, organized, well-functioning home when you've got guests...
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2019 Remodeling Impact Report suggests that after...
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Karen Spechler will play her cello with the Santa Barbara City College Symphony Orchestra on...
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Treat yourself and come listen as Karen Spechler again plays her cello with the Santa Barbara Folk...
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It’s a big decision with a lot of factors, but don’t worry — you have backup. Everything...
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There are plenty of reasons to pay off your mortgage early — chief among them being the thousands...
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How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? A floating ember or piece of burning wood touches down...
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The freedom of homeownership also entails some expensive surprises. You may not have counted on...
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Getting prequalified Before you begin the process of finding and buying a home, you should go to a...
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When you take out a home equity line of credit or dip into your high-interest savings account to...
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The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the...
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It’s easy to overlook some of these small yet very important things when you’re excited about...
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The word “anxiety” gets thrown around a lot these days, and I admit, I’ve been a little...
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You probably have a rough idea of how much energy and water your home uses, based on your utility...
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A home is often the biggest financial investment you’ll make in your lifetime. In fact, a recent...
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Set the Stage Home staging may not seem hugely important, but in today's improving real estate...
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Taking care of a house takes time and effort. If you don’t have the credentials to understand the...
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In order to find the most ideal house for your needs in less time, you may have to hire a real...
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Your home is probably your most valuable asset. So how do you know when it's time to maximize...
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Homeowners fantasize about making fabulous changes to their homes: adding rooms, beautifying the...
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What is the worst thing about moving? It’s a tough call. Purging is stressful, packing is...
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Someone out there wants to help save you time, stress, and money. Here’s how you find...
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Selling a home can be complicated. The process is like no other financial transaction most people...
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Come and listen to some beautiful Spanish music on Friday, June 21st as the Santa Barbara Folk...
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By the year 2022, the sale of smart home devices in the U.S. is expected to top 520 million units....
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Want to pay off your home and run the mortgage contract through the shredder a lot sooner than you...
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