The Worst Kitchen Layout Ever

I spend a lot of time on the MLS. A lot of the time, I'm looking for properties for my clients. But I also spend…

A Bad Real Estate Agent Can Cost You

Many people don't think much about how a bad real estate agent can cost you, but the truth is, a bad real estate agent can…

Blame Realtors for High Home Prices

I remember a few years ago - back say between 2005 and 2007 - there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth regarding high home prices. …

Santa Cruz Real Estate June 2012 Market Update

Santa Cruz Real Estate Market StatisticsThe numbers for the Santa Cruz Real Estate Market in May 2012 are in - and things are looking up,…

New Year, Old Challenges for Santa Cruz Real Estate

What she doesn't say is that there is a lean supply of homes because so many people are waiting for the market to turn around…

Planning for High Cost Real Estate

Real estate values in the Golden State have been soaring for the past couple of years - especially around the San Francisco bay area.  Of…

Bad Real Estate Photos

It is simply amazing to me how many bad real estate photos there are to be found on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)!  As I…

Happy New Year 2013!

To all my friends, family, colleagues and clients I want to wish you a happy and heartfelt new year!  Check out this brief video message…

How to Sell Your House for More Than It’s Worth

If you have a house that you need to sell, I'm going to bet that you'll be wanting to get the most amount of money…

Santa Cruz’s Newest Resident

Just about 3 1/2 weeks ago (April 4, 2009), my wife and I welcomed into this crazy mixed-up world our first child, Aiden Santiago. I've…