UC sells ag land in Ventura to South Coast homebuilder, proceeds could help fund new research center
By Elijah Brumback / Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on UC sells ag land in Ventura to South Coast homebuilder, proceeds could help fund new research center
The roughly 36-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Saticoy Avenue and Telegraph road was sold to Williams Homes — the top bidder for the land — and comes with entitlements to build a new residential neighborhood.
SLO forum highlights new infrastructure tool for cities
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 26th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Real Estate, South Coast, Tourism, West Ventura County / Comments Off on SLO forum highlights new infrastructure tool for cities
The San Luis Obispo Regional Forum, organized by the Economic Vitality Corp., recently brought together more than 45 elected officials, local government representatives and private industry stakeholders in the same room talking about infrastructure. The forum was opened by Mike Manchak, president and CEO of the Economic Vitality Corp., and Guy Savage, deputy administrative officer Read More →
Carpinteria office campus sale largest deal this year
By Staff Report / Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Carpinteria office campus sale largest deal this year
Santa Monica-based Montana Avenue Capital Partners purchased the 118,394-square-foot oceanfront office campus at 6303-6309 Carpinteria Ave. in Carpinteria in a record setting deal, according to brokers who worked on the deal. The sale price was not disclosed, although the property was listed for $32.5 million. Francois DeJohn and Steve Hayes of Hayes Commercial Group represented Read More →
State Street becoming factory outlet center
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, June 19th, 2015 / Latest news, Opinion, Real Estate, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on State Street becoming factory outlet center
It was a retail icon, a testament to the 1990s rise of State Street in Santa Barbara as a shopping mecca. The very name oozed luxury and aspiration. Saks Fifth Avenue. And soon it will be gone. The property at the corner of State and Carrillo streets in the 1000 block of the center of Read More →
San Luis Obispo supervisors deny appeal over Harbor Terrace project
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 19th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Small Business, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo supervisors deny appeal over Harbor Terrace project

On June 16, Michael Kidd and his Concerned Citizens for Avila army rallied as hard as they could against a proposed redevelopment of 32 acres in the hills above the Port San Luis Harbor District, but couldn’t stop more than a decade of momentum behind the project. The proposed $20 million development could include up Read More →
Local companies relocating to bigger spaces in Goleta
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 12th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, Columns, Latest news, Opinion, Real Estate, Small Business, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Local companies relocating to bigger spaces in Goleta
Seek Thermal was getting too big for its britches at its former headquarters just off Calle Real in Goleta, so the company recently sized up to 10,000-plus square feet of space at 111 Castilian Drive. The company, which makes thermal imaging devices for the consumer market, is effectively doubling its footprint in its move from Read More →
Even Kanye isn’t sure about $100M for Neverland Ranch
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 5th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Real Estate, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Even Kanye isn’t sure about $100M for Neverland Ranch

The latest rumor to moonwalk around the blogosphere is that rapper Kanye West is interested in buying Michael Jackson’s former Neverland estate — but for nowhere near the asking price. Colony Capital, the Santa Monica-based firm headed by real estate mogul Tom Barrack, is trying to sell the late pop star’s notorious estate for $100 Read More →