What You Need to Know About Well Water Testing When Selling Property in Santa Cruz County

If you’re selling a home or land in Santa Cruz County with a private well or Individual Water System (IWS), you must comply with a…

The First Grateful Dead Concert: A San Jose House Party That Made Rock History

be told, I’m pretty much a lifelong Deadhead. I caught my first show at Laguna Seca Raceway in 1987 at the tender age of sixteen,…

Five Reasons Why Asking Zillow What Your House is Worth is a Bad Idea

Key takeaways Zillow’s Zestimate is an algorithmic guess, not a true valuation—because it can’t fully account for the real factors that drive price (condition, upgrades,…

Seb Frey Earns Certified Senior Advisor® Designation, Deepening Commitment to Serving Older Adults and Their Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELos Gatos, CA —June 27, 2025— Seb Frey, a respected real estate professional and thought leader is proud to announce that he has…

Compass Three Phased Marketing Disclosure Compass Three Phased Marketing Disclosure Requirement for Silicon Valley Sellers

Key takeawaysCompass’s three-phase marketing approach gives Silicon Valley home sellers multiple chances to generate momentum—starting privately, then expanding exposure, and finally going fully public when…

What to Do When Your Bay Area Home Isn’t Selling – Without Dropping the Price

Key takeaways A stale listing usually isn’t “unsellable”—it’s just lost momentum. Buyers assume something is wrong, so the job is to reset perception by improving…

Is Silicon Valley a Good Place to Live?

So, you're wondering if Silicon Valley is the right place for you? It's a question many people are asking, and the answer, as with most…

A Home Equity Consultation: Maximizing Cash Out at Closing on the Sale of Your Home

Key takeaways Maximizing cash-out at closing isn’t just about the sale price—it’s about controlling the full equation: taxes, fees, timing, prep costs, and negotiating leverage…

Exploring Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville

Ranch in Watsonville stands as a living testament to California’s agricultural roots, having been first purchased in 1937 by Croatian immigrant Vincent John Gizdich. He began…

Moving from the Bay Area to Greater Nashville: A Comprehensive Guide to Relocating

you’re thinking about relocating from the Bay Area to the Greater Nashville region, you’re not alone. Increasingly, families and professionals from California are trading the…