UCSB was recently awarded a Best Practices Award from the 2013 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference. Beating out all of the other CSU and UC schools, this high honor demonstrates Santa Barbara’s commitment to sustainability. Water conservation will be of the utmost importance in the coming years, and it’s a privilege to live in a… more
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Down Payment Rules are at the Heart of the Mortgage Debate
The market never sleeps, and neither does the US government’s attempts to rein-in and simultaneously let loose mortgage laws. At the heart of this debate is Washington’s desire to promote homeownership while protecting buyers. Unfortunately, as seen with the sub-prime mortgage debacle, if the Fed takes a too laissez-faire approach, borrowers get caught in the… more
Buying Your First Home
We all know how daunting it can be buying your first home. The process can seem overwhelming at times, especially for those who have little or no experience with real estate transactions. It’s understandable that some would feel lost in the milieu of paperwork, open houses, and offer/counter-offers. Over at BET National News Bridget McCrea has some terrific tips… more
Top 10 Ways Commercial Real Estate Professionals Can Go Green for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Yahoo Finance has ten ways we can all do our part today and every day hereafter to ensure the sustainable growth of commercial real estate. We’ve been doing our part over at Lighthouse Point, to provide the highest quality eco-friendly homes available to the Mesa. Check out the rest of… more
Santa Barbara Mesa Springtime at Lighthouse
Only two houses left in one of Santa Barbara’s premier beach communities! These newly designed eco-friendly spacious homes offer spectacular ocean views of the Channel Islands along with easy beach access. Located in the heart of the Mesa, these homes offer the ease of city living right along the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline! Upon entering the courtyard,… more