Passionate about his devotion to American history regarding arts and design, California-based entrepreneur Kenny Slaught recognizes the impact of today’s architectural trends and traditions on Santa-Barbara’s construction industry. As Slaught describes the Spanish inspired buildings and intricate archways and structures stretched along this…

Architect George Washington Smith launched the California trend known as the Spanish Colonial revival nearly 100 years ago. Smith was a person who left Harvard to eventually work as a bond trader. Once Smith became a wealthy businessman, he relocated to Santa Barbara…

As Santa Barbara continues as a world famous tourist destination, the coastal California town north of Los Angeles is comprised of beautiful buildings with a rich history. From Spanish style homes to intricately crafted archways and structures, the city was crafted with the…

Long-time supporter of community initiatives, Santa Barbara-based investor and leading force in the real estate industry, Kenny Slaught has wholeheartedly embraced Hospice of Santa Barbara’s various programs aimed at helping those who experienced hardship in life to learn to experience joy and meaningfulness…

Research shows that unprocessed grief among children and teenagers can have a detrimental impact on their functioning and personality. When these young people have not grown the coping skills they need to handle grief, violence, drugs, or alcohol may come into play. I…

Aside from remaining an immensely popular tourist destination, Santa Barbara has become a hub for young and developing businesses, said Kenny Slaught. Many promising, new companies have been founded in recent years, several of which, including AppScale, LastLine, TrackR, and Salty Girl Seafood,…

With a white-hot housing market, many West Coast home buyers are learning that they need to pay incredibly high prices for older, less fashionable homes. Kenny Slaught notes that costs have been steadily climbing since 2008, with the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home…

Santa Barbara, also referred to as the American Riviera, holds internationally regard for its desirable Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain backdrops, and stunning coastlines. The vibrant, friendly neighborhoods and generous citizens who  makeup this iconic city are often overlooked, according to local real estate ,…

Hoover Dam cost $49 million, and was erected in the Great Depression times, from 1931 to 1936. At first, its name was Boulder Dam, but was renamed to Hoover Dam to mark the support of President Herbert Hoover. Kenny Slaught notes that Hoover…

This city, located north of Los Angeles, is a well known spot for tourists and features architectural buildings with a long history. Santa Barbara was created with the purpose of limiting uncontrolled growth, starting with its Hispanic influenced structures and decorated archways. Kenny…