Notes from the office
Notes on selling, and on the coast.
Short pieces written by the partners between viewings: what a figure did, what a survey found, and what we would do differently. No market predictions we would not print in the report.
The notes
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Square Feet That Survive a Survey, and the 9% That Usually Do Not
In luxury real estate, square footage is more than a number on a property listing. It shapes expectations, influences comparisons, and can play an important role in how
Summerland Is No Longer the Cheaper Montecito
For years, Summerland occupied an appealing position along the Santa Barbara coastline. Close enough to Montecito to share much of its coastal appeal, yet distinct enough to offer
What a Dawn Photograph Does That a Drone Cannot
There is a particular moment just before the world fully wakes up when a property can look entirely different. The sky softens. Interior lights begin to glow against
The Week Seven Price Cut, and How to Avoid Needing One
In property, the first few weeks on the market can make all the difference. A well-presented home, priced with care and introduced to the right audience, has the
Three Questions a Surveyor Always Asks, and Nobody Prepares For
Buying or selling a home is rarely just about what you see. Behind every beautiful facade, carefully designed interior, and impressive address lies a series of details that