REI building on lower State changes hands for $22M
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, April 10th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on REI building on lower State changes hands for $22M

The center, located on lower State Street along Highway 101, represents the largest sale of retail property in downtown Santa Barbara in 13 years.
SB retail property has new owner in eight-figure deal
By Staff Report / Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast, Top 25 lists, Top Stories / Comments Off on SB retail property has new owner in eight-figure deal

The complex on State Street along Highway 101, anchored by REI, was previously purchased in two separate deals for about $13 million between 2005 and 2010.
Nanotech firm quietly doubles footprint in new Goleta space
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, April 3rd, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Nanotech firm quietly doubles footprint in new Goleta space
Applied Cavitation plans to move into its new home at 44 Castilian Drive sometime in mid-April.
Public market project celebrates one year
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, April 3rd, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Small Business, Top Stories / Comments Off on Public market project celebrates one year

Although patrons initially recoiled from sticker shock, the market continues to grind it out and some tenants are thriving.
Ventura County to revitalize Oxnard harbor area
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, April 3rd, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County to revitalize Oxnard harbor area
County officials are pushing developers behind proposed projects at Fisherman’s Wharf and the abandoned Casa Sirena Hotel to complete lease agreements.
SLO restaurateur rides a wave of business, tourism growth
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Restaurants, Small Business, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on SLO restaurateur rides a wave of business, tourism growth

The city is building an impressive lineup of new restaurants, which are filling up vacant real estate.
MOXI museum could spark revival on lower State Street
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 27th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on MOXI museum could spark revival on lower State Street
Geared toward children between ages three and 12 and scheduled to open in late 2016, the museum is expected to draw upwards of 95,000 visitors annually.