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5 Hidden Deal-Breakers Turning Buyers Off
We’ve all heard the golden rules of selling a home: clean the floors, declutter the closets, and maybe bake some cookies before an open house. But after years of showing properties and talking to sellers, I see the same hidden mistakes happen...
The Truth About Living at the Beach
Do you dream of living at the beach? Maybe you imagine sitting on a porch with a hot cup of coffee, watching the waves roll in, the fishing boats head out, and the seagulls and pelicans fly past. Or perhaps in the afternoon, you would love to r...
Living in Santa Cruz: What a $1.25M Budget Looks Like
So, if you are planning on living in Santa Cruz and working with a limited real estate budget, what can you actually get at certain price points? I work with buyers from about $800,000 up to $3 million, so I picked the middle — roughly $1.25M...
Keep Your Real Estate Deals Safe With These Privacy Protocols
Do you ever get those notices from your credit card company saying your information has been compromised on the dark web? When buying or selling a home, your sensitive data is equally at risk. That is why it is essential to establish st...
Is A Closet Necessary For A Bedroom To Be Legal?
I am going to solve one of the biggest real estate mysteries. I am going to settle whether you need a closet to consider a room, a bedroom. So in Santa Cruz County, my whole career, I have discovered lots of rooms, spaces we have, I've actually...
Buying And Selling During An Election
Are you thinking about buying or selling in 2024? Maybe you want to know how the upcoming election might affect your sale or your purchase. I work primarily in the Santa Cruz County housing market, but the election does affect real estate ever...
What’s Shaking? Santa Cruz! Earthquake!
Long Story About the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake! What’s Shaking? Are you curious about earthquakes in Santa Cruz? Have you, did you know there was an earthquake here? It was about 6.7 on the Richter scale. I mean, it was high. And you kno...
ADTV Episode Two – Captivating Capitola!
Begin your adventure at the Capitola Museum to explore the rich history of this unique town. Learn about the town's name and how it evolved from a seaside resort into the community it is today. So, how did the town of Capitola get its ...