Minus a plus for South Coast organization advocating workforce housing
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 24th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, South Coast / Comments Off on Minus a plus for South Coast organization advocating workforce housing
Craig Minus was recently elected president of the Coastal Housing Coalition Board of Directors as the organization marks a decade of advocating and creating opportunities to increase workforce housing on the South Coast. The appointment comes at a critical juncture as the supply of workforce housing has significantly decreased in the past several years, according Read More →
SB real estate firm goes on $74M deal-making spree
By Glenn Rabinowitz / Friday, July 17th, 2015 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on SB real estate firm goes on $74M deal-making spree
The Paskin Group, a Santa Barbara-based real estate outfit, announced recently that it closed its fourth deal in 12 months, acquiring a total of $74 million in assets during the period. Paskin’s portfolio, which consists of both commercial and multifamily residential properties, has expanded to 1.5 million square feet as a result of the deals. Read More →
640 Santa Barbara City College students will get the boot from Isla Vista
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 17th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on 640 Santa Barbara City College students will get the boot from Isla Vista
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UCSB buys up apartment complexes for student housing
By Elijah Brumback / Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories / Comments Off on UCSB buys up apartment complexes for student housing
The University of California just dropped a huge chunk of change on a portfolio of student housing properties in Isla Vista. UC Santa Barbara today announced the acquisition of Tropicana Gardens, Tropicana Del Norte and the Tropicana Villas. Terms of the deals weren’t disclosed, but according to Business Times research all three properties were purchased Read More →
Ventura land sale to homebuilder gives UC money for ag project
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 10th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura land sale to homebuilder gives UC money for ag project
A Santa Clarita-based homebuilder and developer has purchased a large chunk of agricultural land in the city of Ventura for $13.1 million. 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 Read More →
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 →
