Joanne Schoenfeld Santa Barbara Living

I have lived in and loved Santa Barbara since 1973. After previous careers in teaching, working in the family businesses (SB Paint & Carpinteria Home and Hardware) I transitioned into real estate eventfully owning my own brokerage, Santa Barbara Living – Real Estate, where I had a long and successful career. I have retired from active real estate but still am willing to share information and referrals to agents who in my opinion would be the best fit for your needs. 

I am the mother of two brilliant children, my daughter Heather, who is currently the CFO of a large, regional spa company and my son, Scott is proficient in all things involving maritime construction, operation and purchase. 

However, the most brilliant thing that they did was produce four incredible grandsons. 

· Austin, a University of Washington grad, is now a tech in a drug testing lab. 

· Carson, a great cook is studying to become a chief

· Kai, excels in cross country, robotics, along with being an “A” high school student and working towards his Eagle in the Boy Scouts. 

· Kent is a Junior High honor student, lead soccer player, runner and Boy Scout.

The most brilliant thing that I did twenty years ago was to marry Dr. Stuart Orenstein, a retired psychiatrist. We enjoy travel, theater, music, reading and being with family. I am an active member of the Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary Club, the Santa Barbara Women’s Fund, and the Santa Barbara Club. In other words, I love Santa Barbara and being a part of the community.