Numerous West Coast buyers discover they need to pay more for a less modern home, due to the inflation. As per Kenny Slaught, costs have been growing since 2008. The Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index shows that in April of this year, home prices were at their highest since October 2007. Having moved… Read More…
The Santa Barbara buildings with the most stunning features are Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo area downtown as well as the Old Mission’s pink towers. The County Courthouse features colorful paintings, while the clock tower and observation deck give an amazing view over the area. The Lobero theatre was completed in 1873, and still holds events… Read More…
After becoming EMDR certified, many therapists at Hospice of Santa Barbara started using it in their counseling sessions. This resulted in clients feeling better than they did after they attended talk therapy only. While talk therapy is important, EMDR helps more when it comes to intense trauma and grief. Kenny Slaught suggests to those who… Read More…
The Spanish Colonial revival.style was started by architect George Washington Smith almost 100 years ago. First a Harvard student, Smith left the school to focus on bond trading work. Later on, he relocated to Santa Barbara to pursue his hobbies. However, he noticed that the locals liked the house he built and decided to create… Read More…
The campaign and restoration project will last for 6 years, and the updates will be made in steps, for the museum to stay open to visitors. Kenny Slaught says that the 4 objectives of the project are increasing community and gallery space, improving the museum experience for visitors, and focusing on what the facility needs… Read More…
Hospice of Santa Barbara offers numerous counseling programs to terminally ill patients but also their families. Many of these services address kids as they face the loss of a loved one. About one in 20 children lose at least a parent before turning 18, and 20 percent have a close one die before becoming an… Read More…
Graduates of the service and hospitality industry can follow their dreams of becoming a chef, manager, or hotel administrator. The sector is on the rise and offers many job opportunities at competitive salaries. The SBCC provides a Culinary Arts and Hotel Management program that teaches students everything about the service industry. By gaining such skills,… Read More…
Central Santa Barbara shows those who are interested how Hispanic architecture came to be. The way buildings are designed highlight the aesthetics of that era. For instance, the colonial style roofs have a similar look to the ones in Cartagena, Mompox and San Juan in Puerto Rico. Santa Barbara put in a lot of effort… Read More…
Kenny Slaught notes that new mobile apps allow builders and investors to find a larger selection of properties in various locations. The peer-to-peer projects in California took off after the Jumpstart Our Business Startup (JOBS) Act was adopted in 2012. This act made it possible for funders to sponsor property acquisitions and development. The new… Read More…
Kenny Slaught explains that numerous families go to the hospice for support. The free of charge counseling sessions address issues like death and the spiritual, mental and spiritual well being of those who are grieving. Therapy sessions are also offered in other locations, for those who can’t visit the center. It has been proven that… Read More…