Santa Cruz County Septic Inspection Ordinance

Santa Cruz County in California is known for its picturesque landscapes, pristine beaches, and vibrant communities. However, many homeowners in the county have to deal…

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on…

California Proposition 19 FAQ

Californians voted in November 2020 to make some significant changes to Proposition 13, which was passed in 1978 to greatly limit the amount of property…

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…

The World’s Greatest Realtor Award Winner

Sebastian "Seb" Frey is the The World's Greatest Realtor 2018 Award Winner!  This prestigious award was granted to him by one of his clients upon the…

Using Hard Money to Buy Bay Area Real Estate

Hard money loans offer a unique opportunity for Bay Area real estate investors, as they provide a non-traditional source of funding that may be more…

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down…

The Dangers of Overpricing your Home

The Truth about Overpricing your Bay Area homeClick here to skip down to the charts and graphs for Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties.Fair…

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…

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…