Renowned architect George Washington Smith started the California movement known as Spanish Colonial revival nearly 100 years ago. Smith was a businessman who left Harvard to eventually work as a bond trader. Once Smith became wealthy, he relocated to Santa Barbara area anticipating a relaxing lifestyle pursuing painting interests. However, he was humbled to learn that the city loved the house he had designed, prompting him to continue creating architectural masterpieces for other Californians. He only used authentic materials from Spain and celebrated new and old world fashions. Today Smith’s works are enjoyed for their basic beauty and thorough design. He is known as a founding father to Santa Barbara, with ongoing architects noting his artistic prominence. Kenny Slaught recognizes via his blog the keen attention to detail necessary to design a structure of that artistic mastery.

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Known for his altruism and genuine interest in American history of arts and urban design, California-based entrepreneur Kenny Slaught acknowledges the impact of impeccable architectural trends and traditions on Santa-Barbara’s construction industry. As Slaught emphasizes the Spanish inspired buildings and intricately designed archways and structures stretched along this small coastal town of the Golden State on his blog at KennySlaught.com, he further elaborates on the history of constructional upsurge in Santa Barbara and provides insights into how architectural trends evolved as the government tried to smooth the uncontrolled housing growth over a century.

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This annual symposium brings educators, artists, and local not-for-profits together with students and members of the community to discuss the state of arts education in Santa Barbara, explains Kenny Slaught. This vital initiative provides insight and direction for creating better, more focused programs in the future. Other education outreach includes an instrument drive for students in need, grants to local programs using resources at the Santa Barbara Bowl, and scholarships for college students studying the performing arts. In addition, the foundation finances the children’s program at Cottage Hospital and numerous in-school and after-school programs, particularly in neighborhoods surrounding the concert season at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The Notes for Notes program is there to connect students to free instruments and music lessons. A large committee of volunteers facilitate these education outreach projects.

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California’s notable real estate and community-oriented investor, Kenny Slaught of Investec Real Estate Companies continues to show tremendous support and empathy to those who experienced hardship in life. In keeping with his life philosophy, he has advocated for the Hospice of Santa Barbara and one of its Parenting After Loss program as he continues to educate the broader public of the importance of social support, particularly for people who have experienced the loss of their beloved ones, Slaught has recently promoted these programs on his blog at KennySlaught.com.

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As the housing market reaches white-hot levels, many California buyers are finding that they must pay excessively high prices for older, less fashionable home options. Kenny Slaught points out that costs have been steadily rising since 2008, with the common reference Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index revealing that Los Angeles home prices hit their highest point during April of this year, the peak since October of 2007. Having grown beyond mere recession recovery, Southern California’s larger metropolitan areas are approaching their former peaks. Slaught says the turnaround is because of a number of factors, such as interest rates, job growth and supply and demand. A 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is hovering around 3.5% or less, nearing 3.31 percent (the record low hit in November 2012) and pushing many toward buying. These enticingly low rates, coupled with strong employment numbers, such as a 2.4% gain in Los Angeles County and a 3.5% rise in Orange County, make it clear just why values have appreciated in an incredibly fast-paced manner. Despite home prices varying considerably statewide, the inflated asking price of higher-end residences outpaces all states other than Hawaii. The steady demand for housing cannot currently be met by the thin supply available, forcing many first-timers to opt for condominium-style units which are both obtainable and selling within a more modest price range.

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Groundbreaking technological developments have changed America’s real estate industry, making the property management sector both more efficient and profitable. Software and applications which provide numerous online collaborations and –most importantly –workflow automation are increasing in popularity, in large part due they offer prompt access to accurate and consolidated data and information flow. Kenneth Slaught, the founder, and president of Santa Barbara-based Investec Real Estate Companies shares his thoughts on what California developers can do to best apply innovative models and cyber operations in their business strategies.

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In the interiors of the dam, the engines room is fixed with 17 generators that create all the energy, where 16 of them are large generators while two smaller ones function as one single generator. These last ones are used to deliver hydroelectric energy to neighbouring communities. Kenny Slaught says that the energy produced from the dam is apportioned across 15 areas. Among the chief energy consumers, Southern California consumes up to 28% of Hoover Dam’s energy, followed by the State of Nevada with 23% and the State of Arizona with 18% of consumption volume. The dam also delivers energy to Native American tribes found in the area. Furthermore, 90% Las Vegas’ water comes from Hoover Dam. The lake formed in the dam is called Lake Mead. At its highest water volume level, it could be the largest water reservoir in the United States. Presently, the Hoover Dam is managed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation and it is known as one of the most breathtaking must-go places to visit in America.

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Situated adjoining the states of Arizona and Nevada, in the United States, Hoover Dam is an articulate project delivering water and hydroelectric energy to the population of that region, taking advantage of the immense power allowed by the Colorado River. Santa Barbara real estate investor and Kenny Slaught celebrates the success of the project, the region’s access to water, and power resources. Slaught has recently written about Hoover Dam for his blog at KennySlaught.com, noting that the massive water capacity of the dam transformed many of America’s most dry areas into fast growing centers.

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Located on the edge between the states of Arizona and Nevada, in the United States, Hoover Dam is a great project planned to give water and hydroelectric energy to a large part of that region, making use of the immense power generated by the Colorado River. California-based real estate Kenny Slaught recognizes the impact of the miraculous architectural structure on the communities’ access to water and power resources. Slaught has lately elaborated on Hoover Dam on his blog at KennySlaught.com, emphasizing that the massive water capacity of the dam had help convert some of America’s most deserted outposts into fast growing economies.  

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Few of the most well-known Santa Barbara architecture features comprise, the centuries old Hotel Virginia, El Pueblo Viejo district in historic centre and the two pink towers of the Old Mission, which holds retreats and festivals. The brightly colored tiles of the County Courthouse houses vivid displays of murals and other attractive attributes. Close is the clock tower and observation deck, delivering a panoramic view of the entire city. The Lobero theatre not only houses the regions premier performing arts events but also goes back to 1873 and was rebuilt in the 1920’s by George Washington Smith. These are some examples of the rich history in Santa Barbara as per Kenny Slaught, where, because of the founder’s advanced planning, many antique, architecturally remarkable buildings line the streets of the old districts.

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