Article: Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif., Contractor's Corner column.

Byline: Maria Zate

Feb. 12--PLAIN JANE GOES MEDITERRANEAN: A nondescript real estate office on upper State Street is in the midst of an "extreme makeover" that should transform it into a head-turning Mediterranean beauty.

The Century 21 A Hart Realty office at 3412 State St. is adding a second story of four residential units. When completed, the mixed-use building will double in size from its original 3,800 square feet and have a Santa Barbara Spanish-style identity.

Real estate agents Bob and Debbie Hart of Santa Barbara own the property and the business, which is in the heart of a bustling commercial area.

"This is the perfect spot ...

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