July, 2018 - Kenny Slaught

Kenny Slaught On Giving His Insight Into Golden State Housing Market

July 16, 2018September 4, 2019 Kenny Slaught Leave a comment

Kenny Slaught, founding principal and president of Investec Real Estate Companies, has shamelessly led his investment, management, and development firm through several full swings of the market, seeing his way through the cycles with great success. As a player in Southern California’s residential, commercial and industrial property scenes for more than three decades, he has weathered unpredictable variance while besting trends. A wide-ranging experience portfolio and understanding of the acquisitions that are shaping the place he has called home since his youth, Slaught shares his insights into the unique nuances of the California real estate market; and discusses his ability to recognize purchase opportunities and pitfalls, and astute knowledge of the myriad extraneous factors that affect the Golden State.

Kenny Slaught Highlights The Unknown Beauty Of Santa Barbara

July 9, 2018July 11, 2018 Kenny Slaught Leave a comment

Santa Barbara, prevalently known as the American Riviera, is eminent for its desirable Mediterranean climate, melodramatic mountain settings, and attractive shorelines. This fabulous city isn’t known nearly as well, however, for its energetic, spirited neighborhoods and friendly citizens, as per the local real estate , Kenny Slaught. The Investec CEO considers strong legacy, an escalating small business sector, and dedicated nonprofit organizations play big roles in creating these exceptional communities. As early as 1925, Santa Barbara city planners, recognizing the natural charm of Southern California, set up legislation to protect Spanish Colonial architecture, and the city became the first public in the United States to consider the impact of antique buildings. The County Courthouse, the most usual downtown spot for visiting tourists, is beautified with brightly colored tiles and murals that display major scenes from the city’s history. A church that has been operative for over two centuries, The Old Mission, also known as the “Queen of Missions,” gives a splendid view into the formation of the New World through guided tours and an enormous museum.

Kenny Slaught Admires Santa Barbara’s Architecture

July 2, 2018July 3, 2018 Kenny Slaught Leave a comment

Famous architect George Washington Smith jumpstarted the California movement known as the Spanish Colonial revival nearly 100 years ago. Smith left Harvard to eventually work as a bond trader, and after becaming a wealthy businessman, he moved to Santa Barbara area anticipating a relaxing pathway pursuing his painting interests. But, he was taken by surprise when he learned that everyone loved the home he had crafted, prompting him to continue creating architectural gems for other Californians. He preferred materials imported from Spain and merged new and old world fashion. Nowadays Smith’s works are remembered for their simplistic beauty and thorough detail. He is known as a founding father to Santa Barbara, with many legions of builders noting his artistic lead. Kenny Slaught celebrates the keen attention to details needed to design with such artistic distinction.