How Much is a Granny Unit Worth?
I received an email the other day from a gentleman who was wondering how much is a granny unit worth in Santa Cruz? That's an…
Author: Seb Frey
Meet Seb Frey: Your unpretentious and reliable Silicon Valley REALTOR blending warmth with expertise. With a wealth of experience, Seb guides clients through the real estate journey, ensuring precision and professionalism. Trust Seb to turn your dreams into keys or cash.
Avoiding Capital Gains Tax upon Sale of your Home
A month or so ago I attended the monthly Silicon Valley broker's meeting of my company. They always have a speaker every month, and last…
[M01/S04] Selling your Home is a Numbers Game
There is one thing that I advise all sellers to keep in mind, and that's that selling your home is a numbers game. There are…
The Anchoring Effect and Asking Price in Real Estate
There are a number of theories and philosophies when it comes to pricing real estate for sale. Most real estate agents will tell you that…
Repairing Cracks in Stucco and Drywall
Is there an easy and affordable method for repairing cracks in stucco and drywall? The other day I was out inspecting a house with a…
HOA Package Contents as Required by California Law
Below is a list of the HOA Package Contents as Required by California Law when a condominium is to be sold to a new owner. The buyer is…
A Realtor’s Review of The Sell by Frederik Eklund
Whether you're a fan of Bravo's hit reality TV show Million Dollar Listing New York - and whether or not you're in the real estate…
[M06/S07] Offers and Negotiations
Offers and Negotiations are a critical juncture in the sale of any property, and they can really make or break a deal. After all, the…
Coming Soon Listings now on MLS
Most consumers probably are not aware of this, but our local MLS just went through a fairly large upgrade. The implementation left a lot to…
Water Conservation and Quality Issues for the Homeowner
I recently did a Google Hangout with Gerry Bulfin of CleanWaterStore.com in Santa Cruz, California. We spent a half hour or so talking about water…