Sterling Properties Opens Second Office in Montecito

Photo L-R: Michael Humphrey and Staci Caplan, Co-Owners, Diana Bull, Broker-Associate, Vicki Busby, Ewy Axelsson, Broker-Associate, Diana Lippert, Deborah Cristobal, Miguel Avila, Dani Burckhardt, Sylvia Arzate-Elenes, Jack Fishenfeld, Jordan Robinson, Barbie Detmer, Nick Vail, and Madeline Jacques.  (Not pictured: Teresa Arellanes, Ray Benenate, Broker-Associate, Bryan Calderon and Peter Leyva.)

MONTECITO, CA- Sterling Properties & Estates has expanded its operations to include a second office in the lower village of Montecito, California.  Their second location, which opened on May 1st, is located at 1225 Coast Village Road, Suite I.  Owners Michael Humphrey and Staci Caplan are thrilled with the success Sterling Properties has had in the past three years and are looking forward to growing with an ever-changing and improving Santa Barbara real estate market.  When the topic of expansion came up, they both agreed that Montecito needed a boutique firm with hi-tech concierge services and the timing was right.  Michael says, “The fundamental theme of our culture is stated in our company slogan, “Home Town Feel … World Class Service.”  Staci, who was born and raised in Santa Barbara, is proud of what they have accomplished so far and says, “We offer such great service to our clients that our office is filled with testimonials of how we exceeded customer expectations.  When they see the worldwide reach of our marketing, they are very impressed.  All we say is ‘welcome to the digital age.’”

When agents are asked what makes Sterling Properties so special, Miguel Avila, one of the first agents to come aboard says, “It’s the leadership and the support.  They lead by example and the marketing they have is fantastic.  I’ve increased my business by 400% and they are definitely the best kept secret in town!”  Longtime seasoned veteran, Ewy Axelsson, who joined the Montecito office says, “After working for large corporate entities most of my career, I finally found a place where I belong.  The leadership is fantastic and I talk more with my Brokers now than in all my previous 35 years in the business.  Their perspective gives me a great edge in providing superior customer service.”

Santa Barbara’s Granada Theater Presents The Nutcracker

Twas the week before Christmas, and though the year’s late, Sterling’s agents keep selling Santa Barbara real estate!

With Christmas less than one week away, there’s plenty to do to keep busy in Santa Barbara!  Between selling beautiful Santa Barbara homes, last minute shopping trips to historic State Street, and the many parades and events happening in Santa Barbara to celebrate the season, we at Sterling Properties and Estates have been keeping busy.  This weekend we look forward to enjoying a special holiday tradition – watching The Nutcracker Ballet at the Granada Theater in downtown Santa Barbara.

The Granada Theater is a historic venue on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara with a rich history.  Originally built in 1924, The Granada Theater has in the last decade enjoyed a triumphant return to glory after an extensive remodeling effort that was completed in 2008.  Upgrades include reconfigured seating arrangements to provide each of the theater’s over 1,500 seats with great sightlines, refinements to the acoustics of the theater, a custom designed orchestral shell, restored and improved lighting throughout, extensive “new” Spanish decorative elements, and much more. 

Throughout the theater, lobby, and lounges, The Granada’s historic charm has been not only maintained, but enhanced through these renovations.  Today, The Granada Theater in Santa Barbara seamlessly blends the use of top-of-the-line equipment in a setting that brings to mind the glamour and elegance of the past.

The Nutcracker will be performed at three times this weekend (Saturday Dec. 22^nd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday Dec. 23^rd at 2:00pm).  The State Street Ballet will be performing their original version of this holiday classic, with music performed live by the Opera San Luis Obispo’s orchestra.  The full symphony orchestra will be conducted by internationally recognized conductor Brian Asher Alhadeff.  With such a fantastic array of talented performers and musicians, The Nutcracker at The Granada Theater promises to be a magical experience.

Santa Barbara is a wonderful place to celebrate the holidays, and the coastal beauty of the American Riviera makes Santa Barbara magical year-round.  We love selling real estate in Santa Barbara every month of the year!  When you’re ready to begin searching for your Santa Barbara dream home, we at Sterling Properties and Estates will be glad to share our expertise and love of Santa Barbara with you!

Happy holidays from Sterling Properties and Estates in Santa Barbara!