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!

Michael Humphrey Receives 2012 Best of Santa Barbara Award

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Michael Humphrey Receives 2012 Best of Santa Barbara Award

Santa Barbara Award Program Honors the Achievement

SANTA BARBARA, CA — Michael Humphrey has been selected for the 2012 Best of Santa Barbara Award in the Real Estate Agents category by the Santa Barbara Award Program.

Each year, the Santa Barbara Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Santa Barbara area a great place to live, work and play.

The Santa Barbara Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Santa Barbara area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

About Michael

Michael Humphrey is an active California real estate Broker and the co-owner of Sterling Properties & Estates. He is actively representing clients in Montecito, Santa Barbara and Hope Ranch in the purchase and sale of luxury estates, oceanfront dream homes and equestrian ranches. Michael has a strong background in real estate law, contract law and strategic marketing.

Michael started his real estate sales career in 1996 and was Rookie of the Year, selling an unprecedented 23 properties his first year.  His second year he went from ranking 2500 in the company to number 13 and from 101 to number 3 in his marketplace, selling 34 properties that year. Michael continues to demonstrate his sales and leadership skills by leading by example.

Michael’s philosophy is simple and one that has become part of the Sterling Properties Core Value Statement. “Provide superior service, exceed customer expectations and have high ethical standards. Be fair, honest and respectful in dealings with clients and other agents. Be innovative in marketing, technology and sales strategy.”

Michael is happy to help with any of your real estate needs or questions.  Visit Michael’s website at www.michaelhumphrey.com, email michael@michaelhumphrey.com or call Michael directly at (805)570-3333.