What do you know about your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy?  Have you evaluated it recently?  If not, it is a good idea to review it every six months to… Read more ⇢

Whether you’re putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home’s resale value now. Here… Read more ⇢

Cliffwood Heights Perched Above the Pacific in Scenic Setting Capitola is a small city that lies just south of Santa Cruz.  It can be divided into a number of smaller… Read more ⇢

Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining viability — real estate. According to the 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, which was released by… Read more ⇢

Organic — denoting a relation between elements of something such that they fit together harmoniously as necessary parts of a whole. — characterized… Read more ⇢

If you put your home on the market in the Spring, and it hasn’t sold, you’re probably thinking about taking it off the market until next year. Conventional wisdom… Read more ⇢

A common question for prospective Santa Cruz County  home sellers is “How can I increase my home’s value or get a higher selling price?” In our earlier articles on this… Read more ⇢

When searching for that bargain house in Capitola, you might be hard-pressed finding oceanfront and ocean view homes or historic homes in the Depot Hill area. Opal Cliffs Drive, located… Read more ⇢

When preparing to sell their Santa Cruz home, a common question pops up. Homeowners want to know what they can do to get the maximum selling price on their Aptos, Capitola… Read more ⇢

Current Conditions – Capitola Condominium/Townhouse Conditions March 27, 2015  There are currently 5 active listings with an average list price of $518,200 ranging from $398,000 to $609,000  There are 2 pending/under contract… Read more ⇢

Often, homeowners make changes and upgrades to their Aptos home without securing a permit. In some cases, permits are not required, but in many cases they are. When you attempt to sell… Read more ⇢

In the midst of all the summer activities, there are a few things you should add to your to-do list to keep you and your family safe in your Capitola home. Read more ⇢

You’ve decided to make your Santa Cruz home as ecologically sustainable as possible. You’ve changed out the toilets for low-flow versions and added insulation, installed bamboo flooring, energy-efficient windows and natural… Read more ⇢

An FHA mortgage is a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The FHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, insures loans so that lenders will… Read more ⇢

What Is My Home Worth? If you’re considering selling now that the housing market outlook is improving, take a few moments to consider how Aptos buyers… Read more ⇢