Fires Hit Montecito - Homes Destroyed

The first fires began on Thursday evening in the hills near Montecito, California a neighbor community to Santa Barbara. More than 2,000 acres have been burned and the reports indicate that approximately 100 homes have been destroyed.

Forced evacuations have been ordered and more than 1,000 firefighters are attempting to bring the wind-driven blaze under control. Montecito is a small extension community to Santa Barabar and has about 10,000 homeowners, many of them well known Hollywood celebraties.

It is estimated that about 2,500 Residents have fled their homes. …

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Blog Probes Real Estate Models

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Hospitals and Physicians

When someone relocates they often seek information about physicians, specialists, hospitals and other types of health care, such as extended care. Is there a resource in Montecito for health care information?

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Community Sports

Living in Montecito, California is a lot like living in any home town, with local sports being a big part of the lifestyle. Families look for T-Ball, Little League, soccer and of course, junior high and high school sports. What is sport organizations are in Montecito, California? Are their sport opportunities for adults? Is there a parks and recreation department in Montecito?

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City Lifestyles

What are the lifestyle opportunities in and around Montecito, California. Are there hiking clubs, biking trails, civic clubs, golf clubs, local arts and theater, lakes, streams, fishing, boating, camping or other types of lifestyle opportunities?

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Condos in Town?

Are there any condo projects in Montecito, California and are there any that are on golf courses? What is the condo price range? Are there any age restricted condo communities?

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Real Estate Companies

Montecito has a lot of real estate companies. Which one is considered the best company according the Montecito, California residents? Who are the best real estate agents in Montecito, California? Historically, which company has been there the longest? Do any of the real estate companies also have title and mortgage companies?

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Foreclosures in Town?

Can anyone speak to the issue of foreclosures in Montecito, California? Foreclosures are up around the country due to the sub-prime lending practices. Is there any foreclosure impact on real estate in Montecito?

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Help, I need a Doctor

Montecito, California has a hospital. Montecito has many medical professionals operating in a variety of specialties. Fundamental healthcare begins with an individual or family?s access to a general physician, call it a family doctor or for children, a Pediatrician and for women a Gynecologist. Certainly, for people like me, a good therapist; better yet, a Psychiatrist! But why is it that someone in Montecito, California cannot locate a physician that will take new patients?
CityBlog Montecito, was struck by the frustration that was apparent in Susie Pena’s (a Montecito, California resident) post on May 9, 2007, which read as follows: …

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