Tips for Creating a Stellar Home Office in a Small Home

There are many benefits that come with working from home. You don’t have to commute to an office, you can set your own hours, and…

How Multiple Offers Affect Sale Price

It's that time of year again! Early in the year, inventory is low - but there's no shortage of eager buyers looking to purchase a…

Why I Moved to Compass

On November 1, 2019 I joined Compass as a Broker Associate. This is only the third brokerage I have been affiliated with in nearly 17…

Stop the Madness! Just say NO on AB 1482

The good folks at the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) have sounded the alarm bell. They are urging all California REALTORS to call their state…

Silicon Valley Real Estate Prices Drop Sharply in Q1 2019

A couple of days ago I attended a regional meeting of local REALTOR Association leadership. We had officers and staff from around the greater San…

How to Safely Sell Your Home During a Pandemic

While a global pandemic of a potentially lethal virus may be a challenging time to sell your home, there are creative ways to do it…

California Real Estate Forecast for 2020

As you may have heard, I recently became a Broker Associate with Compass in Los Gatos (the former Alain Pinel REALTORS). There are a lot…

Talking AB1482 on the Radio

On October 18, 2019 I appeared on KSCO Radio in Santa Cruz as a guest on the Mike Young Radio Hour. Mike is a REALTOR…

2019 Mid-Year Real Estate Update for Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey

And here we are, just past half-way through 2019! Happened so quick, I'll bet you feel a bit of whiplash. It's been an interesting half-year…

Senator Scott Wiener Talks SB50

California State Senator Scott Wiener visited Santa Cruz on April 5, 2019 to give a talk about Senate Bill 50 (SB50). SB50 seeks to increase…