The Latest Breaking News from Montecito

Meghan Markle launches luxury $148 advent calendar as ode to Montecito home

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The Independent UK · Oct 1

Meghan sells luxury £112 advent calendar inspired by her Montecito home

The duchess moved back to the UK from the US just over a month ago.

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Montecito Estate Flip: Xorin Balbes turns $11.5m buy into $32m sale; renovation nearly triples 2022 price

Xorin Balbes made a significant investment in late 2022 when he bought the Monte Arroyo estate for $11.5 million. After undergoing extensive renovations, the estate was put on the market for $52 million in June 2024. Despite reducing the price, it ultimately sold for $32 million in October 2025, having…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Ellen DeGeneres has generated roughly $200 million from buying and selling 50 luxury homes in two decades; her biggest deal produced a $26 million gain

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have strategically amassed considerable wealth, primarily through their impressive real estate ventures. By purchasing and upgrading various upscale properties in sought-after locations, they achieved remarkable financial gains totaling around $200 million. This journey underscores their astute navigation of the luxury property market, showcasing their…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater system

Gwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywater system for water conservation. This construction project took six years to complete and cost millions of dollars. Such sustainable features are becoming more common in wealthy coastal communities.…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Singer Finneas O’Connell and YouTuber Claudia Sulewski are married

The pair got married at a ceremony on Saturday in Montecito, California after being together for eight years.

Evening Standard · Aug 30

Finneas O'Connell marries Claudia Sulewski as sister Billie Eilish officiates

Finneas O'Connell and Claudia Sulewski tied the knot in a gorgeous outdoor ceremony in Montecito, California, on Saturday (29.08.26).

BANG Premier · Aug 30

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Pursuing an "English Countryside Dream," but They've Not Said "Goodbye Forever" to California, Per Royal Sources

"They've been planning this for some time...but that doesn't mean leaving was easy."

Marie Claire · Aug 29

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Swap Montecito for Pastoral England: Where Will Their Next Private Home Be?

Bypassing London for private countryside estates, the Sussexes target two distinctly British enclaves for their family’s next chapter

Homes & Gardens · Aug 27

Meghan Markle's Alleged 'Snobbish and Rude' Behaviour Put off Montecito Housekeepers, Source Claim

New allegations claim Meghan Markle struggled to hire housekeepers due to her alleged 'snobbish and rude' behaviour, adding to ongoing scrutiny of her treatment of staff.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25