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

Each year, fire departments across the country respond to home and structure fires caused by holiday decorations. In a study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)… Read more ⇢

Homes Sold in Santa Cruz and Live Oak (1/10-2/10) Address, Price, # Beds, # Baths, Sq Ft 3 ROCKVIEW DR.      $3,450,000 3 3 2,400 1110 WEST CLIFF DR. Read more ⇢

Are you thinking about selling your Aptos home? According to the July 2013 National Housing Survey conducted by Fannie Mae, 74%… Read more ⇢

The average fixed mortgage rate dropped again last week, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), providing more buying power and incentive if you are seeking to buy your… Read more ⇢

TODAY’s real estate expert Barbara Corcoran explains how low home appraisals are causing frustration and disappointment for Santa Cruz buyers and sellers and she offers advice about how to avoid them. Read more ⇢

If you were worried about the effect current mortgage interest rates may have had on your Capitola home for sale, you may be feeling a little better this week. As… Read more ⇢

By Jondi Gumz Santa Cruz Sentinel 07/26/2013 SANTA CRUZ — Something statistically unusual in real estate popped up for the first time this year: Three homes in Santa Cruz… Read more ⇢

Summer is definitely here and vacation plans may have you planning on leaving your Santa Cruz home in the very near future. Don’t forget to take a few preventative measures… Read more ⇢

Summer is here and it’s time to take a look around your home to see what, if any, preventative maintenance is needed. With this checklist and a couple of weekends… Read more ⇢

by Walter Molony NAR   Pending home sales rose in January, and have been above year-ago levels for the past 21 months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. There… Read more ⇢

Santa Cruz County home-buyers should jump at prices and mortgage rates. Now is the time  to buy with low mortgage rates and still reasonable home prices. Mortgage Rates Currently,… Read more ⇢

Source: RE/MAX The new year could be the best year in Santa Cruz area real estate in years, but the housing recovery still remains fragile and challenges remain, says Dave… Read more ⇢

The Super Bowl is almost here. Have you planned for a party in your home to watch the the San Francisco 49ers beat up on the Baltimore Ravens? According… Read more ⇢

Have you been wondering what changes and developments in the 2013 Aptos housing market will mean for Aptos home values? If so, you’re not alone. A series of  predictions… Read more ⇢