A Santa Barbara native, Laura Hout has worked in the real estate industry for almost twenty years. She holds a Master of Professional Writing from USC and is published in the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle/Examiner, Unique Homes, etc. In the late nineties she was fortunate to live and travel extensively in Europe, where she developed a love of distinctive architecture. She loves being her clients’ location scout, and helps envision potential in homes needing renovation. By keeping up-to-date on market trends, sales prices and blogs, Laura helps clients make sound financial decisions for their family and their future. Her real-estate-related columns can be seen at www.Noozhawk.com.