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…
Category: Governmental
Santa Cruz Together Fights Rent Control
Rent Control Means Fewer RentalsAre you concerned about the movement to bring rent control to the city of Santa Cruz? The folks working to establish…
Santa Cruz Marching Towards Rent Control
In case you haven't heard, the city of Santa Cruz is marching towards establishing rent control. Recently, the Santa Cruz City Council voted to adopt…
Jerry Brown and the California Governor’s Mansion
California Governor's MansionA month or so ago, I went to Sacramento for the California Association of Realtors Legislative Day. I had been hearing about…
Below Market Rate Properties
Below Market Rate Properties are created through Deed RestrictionsI frequently receive e-mail from people, asking questions about a listing they have seen on this or…
Santa Cruz City Council Defies Voters
Information in this report was provided courtesy of the Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS.On Tuesday, January 8th 2019 - a night which will live…
Just Cause Evictions in Santa Cruz
Just Cause EvictionsI recently attended an all-member meeting of the Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors. We have these meetings once or twice a year,…
Trump’s Tax Plan Hits California Home Owners
Trump Tax Plan Hits California Home OwnersLast week, the White House released the outlines of the long-awaited Trump Tax Plan. The proposal has been characterized…
Red Tags in Santa Cruz County
Key TakeawaysA red tag is a notice posted by the county or city saying a building or improvement doesn't comply with code. It's usually a…