Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf, a half-mile long wooden pier stretching across the Monterey Bay, is a timeless Californian attraction. The longest of its kind in the…

Shark Fin Cove in Davenport

The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is known for its breathtaking views, charming coastal towns, and unique hidden spots. Among these hidden gems, one stands out…

Why are mortgage rates STILL so high?

! Economic indicators have been a bit challenging lately, especially since the fall selling season started. Vexingly, interest rates have been on the rise since…

Survey: 52% of Bay Area Residents Likely to Leave

I read an alarming article in the Silicon Valley Business Journal the other day (you can click this link to read it here). The article…

Dealing With Outrageous Concession Requests in the Sale of Your Bay Area Home

Youve probably read about as-is sales on my blog or heard about me talk about them on my video. In those transactions, buyers agree to…

Bonny Doon Beach Santa Cruz

Nestled between Davenport and Santa Cruz and enveloped by towering seaside cliffs lies the beautiful Bonny Doon Beach. This gem of nature is a well-loved…

Año Nuevo State Park

Ao Nuevo State Park, located on the picturesque California coastline, offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience nature in its most raw and magnificent form. This…

A Primer on Estate Planning for Bay Area Homeowners

Understanding the essentials of estate planningfor Bay Area homeowners is a critical, particularly in a dynamic real estate markets like ours. This guide offers a…

Underprice and sell for more…way more.

Date Published: September 14, 2023The Compass number crunchers are at it again, and they've updated their Dangers of Overpricing charts. They first released this data…

Sell for 21.3% over the Zillow Zestimate

In ablog post last week, I highlighted the San Jose Mercury News article about the 17.3% spike in Bay Area home prices in March. That's…