The State of the Scotts Valley and Local Area Real Estate
On May 6th of this month I had the pleasure to be interviewed by local journalist Johanna Miller of El Pajaronian which is also part of several other local newspapers including the Press Banner in which they were seeking my guidance and opinion of what was happening...
Scotts Valley Real Estate Market Continues its Torrid Pace
The real estate market in Scotts Valley continues its torrid pace as 2 out of 3 single family homes are already in pending status. In fact, that number is a little higher as I have 4 new listings coming on the market that are "member only coming soons" which are part...
More Pro’s Then Con’s for MLS, Why Home Sellers Should Understand the Importance of Full Exposure
If you want to sell something for top dollar, you need to have a product that people want and need. And you need to let the masses of those potential buyers know that it is available to be seen and purchased. As a licensed REALTOR® going on 35 years now I have known...
2020 Scotts Valley and SLV Real Estate Market Recap
In this video, we discuss what happened in Scotts Valley & SLV's hot real estate market that took place in 2020. We also discuss tips for home sellers and buyers and go through MOST Scotts Valley neighborhoods to discuss price points in each one. SPECIAL GUESTS:...
Understanding the Importance of Maximum Exposure through MLS When Selling Your Home
If you want to sell something for top dollar, you need to have a product that people want and need. And you need to let the masses of those potential buyers know that it is available to be seen and purchased. As a licensed REALTOR® going on 35 years now, I have known...
In Spite of Wildfires, Blackouts and Pandemic, Scotts Valley Real Estate Market Strong as Ever
You would think that a pandemic, power outages and wildfires that caused evacuations would slow down a real estate market. But not here. So what is the Scotts Valley real estate market doing? Well, let’s put it this way: I consider anywhere from 28% to 35% pending...
Bocci Ball, Firepits, Community Garden, Trails and High End Finishes Make This Development Special
Long time home builder Ryder Homes appears to have hit a home run with its latest development in Scotts Valley called “The Cove,” off Scotts Valley Drive. The actual street is Cove Lane which is right off of Dunslee Way. In fact, I almost never write reviews on new...
Real Estate Market Rolls and How The Pandemic Could Affect Local Scenic and Recreational Area Properties
The Scotts Valley real estate market has continued to stay steady and active even as we have went into a pandemic that had people and businesses on lockdown since the SHELTER IN PLACE orders in March, with some easing of restrictions coming recently as many areas of...
Mortgage Forbearance Programs Being Offered Can Still Bite You
With the current Coronavirus pandemic having such a devastating effect on people being able to continue working, millions losing their jobs and some businesses probably never coming out of the crisis intact and having to close their businesses forever, paying bills...
The Impact of COVID19 on Residential Real Estate and What’s Hot in Home Sales
In 2019, many predictions were being made about the California real estate market and what to expect in 2020 with many experts predicting a cooler market than previous years. Still predicting an active market, but not as active as it had been in previous years and if...
