This article is for those move-up buyers who need to sell their current home first before buying their next home. At this point, you should know your criteria for this next home, your budget, and a neighborhood you’d like to focus on for your home search. You want to be fully prepared and ready to go […]

Why going under contract is NOT the time to celebrate and why doing a specific list of things during this phase of the selling process will make or break your home sale. Think of me as the project manager or even the event coordinator from the time you go under contract to well after closing. […]

I’ve been having a lot of conversations about mortgages lately.  Conversations about refinancing, about loans that help my clients buy and sell at the same time, and conversations about whether it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early or even make extra payments if you have additional funds.  I love talking about mortgages and […]

How to Move Up with Ease When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell, or want to rent-out your current home, the stakes are much higher. This time around, you’ve got more to think about, plan, and “get right” than when you bought your first home. In this article […]

I get this question from both new clients who are about to buy their first home as well as clients that have owned their home for a while, “How long should I plan to hold on to my home before I sell?” Whether you want to make a quick profit from the rising real estate […]

As a homeowner, it’s fun to enjoy all the great things about your home—place to relax, entertain, or spend quality time with family.  But what about when something goes wrong?  Do you know what needs to be done in case of an emergency or other urgent situation in your home? Here are 5 musts that […]

You’ve heard the stories.  A fixer upper in a not so in-demand neighborhood and it got 40 offers, 32 of which were cash.   There’s so many stories like that I could share with you about how hot the market is right now for sellers and you’ve probably heard a few doozies from friends and family […]

Selling your home in the spring is usually best for most homeowners.  The time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers but also buyers! Starting in March and going through July, the real estate market is in full force throughout Santa Cruz County. Just about anyone who is looking for a home is hitting open […]

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. You must have a CO detector if you have fuel-burning appliances in your home. And if you have such appliances on more than one level of your home, you should have a carbon monoxide detector on each […]

Being a homeowner can be exciting and fun, with lots of freedom to make it your own space! As a homeowner, though, you’re the one in charge of any repairs, maintenance, finances, and improvements over the long haul.  Whether you’re a first time homeowner or you’ve owned many, it’s important to stay informed and organized […]