sell santa cruz: How to Keep the Critters Under Control - 10/15/14 02:55 AM
How to Keep the Critters Under Control Every year, damage from pests costs Americans tons of money, not to mention the significant health hazards posed by these unwanted guests. The key to protecting your home is finding out what pests you need to worry about and taking proactive steps to keep them under control.
Tips on How to Keep the Critters Under Control Trim Back Trees – Prevent pests from using tree branches as a bridge to your home by cutting back any limbs that overhang or touch your roof.
Eliminate Entry Points – Repair damaged screens, seal up exterior holes and fill hiding places, … (3 comments)

sell santa cruz: Charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath Watsonville Home | Santa Cruz County - 07/10/14 08:42 AM
3 Bed, 2 Bath Home on Larger Lot - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County and surrounding area homes, condos & land for sale including 16 Kralj Drive in Watsonville.
Kralj Drive is 1,461 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. This charming home is in a great neighborhood. Large kitchen, separate dining room, open floor plan. Amenities include dual pane windows, refinished hardwood floors & fresh paint in bedrooms. 

Check out the virtual tour below!
 


Email john@sellsantacruz.com or call (831) 334-0890 for more information on this listing.
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sell santa cruz: 4Bed/2.5Bath Ridge Top Home- Aerial Video Footage of Stunning Views - 06/23/14 05:33 AM

Private Living With Stunning Views Priced at $1,199,000   Spectacular Ridge Top Home Features Rare 360 Degree Views Of Mountains, Canyons, Sunsets, & Monterey Bay. Enjoy 10 Private South Facing Acres Minutes From Scotts Valley In A Desirable Gated Community With SV Schools. Dramatic Views From Pool and Spa, Decks, & Most Rooms. Ideal Commute Location. Infinite Possibilities. 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms 2,918 Sq.Ft. 3 Car Garage Santa Cruz County Single Family Home Built In 1983 Sauna And Spa Mountain Views Backyard With Pool Landscaped Yard New Decks … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Private Home With Stunning Views in Scotts Valley | Just Listed - 05/15/14 05:56 AM
4 Bed, 2.5 Bath Scotts Valley Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 1955 Weston Road in Scotts Valley.
1955 Weston Road is a spectacular ridge top home that features rare 360 degree views of the mountains, canyons, sunsets, & Monterey Bay. Enjoy 10 private South facing acres minutes from Scotts Valley in a desirable gated community with great schools. Dramatic views from pool & spa, decks, & most rooms. It is an ideal commute location with infinite possibilities.
Check out the virtual tour & aerial footage video below and visit the property website … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Tips to Beat an All Cash Offer - Santa Cruz County Real Estate - 04/14/14 07:33 AM
Tips to Beat an All Cash Offer


Cash buyers in real estate have a reputation for snatching up homes out from under credit buyers. But if you’ll be financing your home purchase mostly with credit, you aren’t necessarily out of the game.
Here are 6 tips for competing successfully against a cash buyer.
1. Structure your offer as if it’s a shoo-in. Ask your lender to write a pre-approval letter and to verify that you’re a well-qualified buyer. Get your agent or mortgage professional to provide some financial information about you with your offer. Ask your mortgage professional to take as much of … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Just Sold! San Jose and Hollister Homes - 02/14/14 07:36 AM
If you are looking to maximize your equity on the sale of your home contact John Flaniken at 831-334-0890 or email john@sellsantacruz.com

160 Alvarado Street, Hollister

Sold for $6,000 over list price setting a new high price point for the neighborhood!
 
835 Utpon Way, San Jose

Just SOLD this home for $21,000 over list price!
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sell santa cruz: New Listings Coming Soon | Sell Santa Cruz Real Estate - 02/10/14 01:45 AM

Coming Soon to the Market

Please contact John Flaniken at 831-334-0890 or email john@sellsantacruz.com for more information on any of these properties.
 
2,900+ Sq. Ft. Home in Scotts Valley

This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home will be hitting the market soon. Situated on an almost 10 acre lot in the mountains, this property is sure to impress with it's stunning views and beautiful interior.
 
184 Park Avenue, Felton

This 2 Bed, 2 Bath home in Felton Grove will be hitting the market soon. Park Avenue is 1,157 sq. ft and on a 12,000+ sq. ft. lot with a 2 … (2 comments)

sell santa cruz: Understanding Home Inspections | Santa Cruz Real Estate - 01/28/14 07:45 AM

Home Inspections

Part of the home buying process for every buyer should be to have a complete home inspection. No one should purchase something as big and expensive as a house without having an expert look it over first. The buyers home inspection can also protect sellers because a third party is determining the condition of the home.
Buyers sometimes assume that the point of the inspection is to get the price of the home lowered or to have everything that isn’t to their liking repaired, replaced or upgraded.
Usually sellers are not going to replace expensive items like furnaces if … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Renovated Home in Great Hollister Neighborhood - 4 Bed/2 Bath - 01/03/14 07:08 AM
4 Bed, 2 Bath Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County and surrounding area homes, condos & land for sale including 160 Alvarado Street in Hollister.
160 Alvarado Street is 1,137 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The home is set on a 6,300 sq. ft. lot and has been completely renovated including new interior and exterior paint, new lighting fixtures and kitchen cabinets and new carpet and laminate. Alvarado has an attached two car garage and a large back patio with extra storage.
Check out the virtual tour below and visit the property website HERE.
 


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sell santa cruz: Turkey Cooking Tips & Tricks - 11/26/13 06:22 AM
Thanksgiving is here! Make sure you're prepared to have a great looking turkey on your table by following these tips and tricks for cooking one.
1. A frozen turkey takes four days to thaw. The best way to thaw your turkey is in the refrigerator, where a turkey thaws at a rate of 4 pounds per day. So, a 16-pound turkey will take four days to thaw. If you haven't taken it out yet I would suggest doing so immediately.
2. Many turkeys are pre-brined. That frozen Butterball “Contains up to 8% of a solution of Water, Salt, Spices, and Natural Flavor.” That means … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Thinking of Selling Your Home During the Holidays? - 11/12/13 05:33 AM
Thinking of Selling Your Home During the Holidays?
 
The holiday season is here and with it comes the question about whether or not it’s a good idea to try and sell your home between now and the end of the year. While some real estate professionals believe the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is too busy for people to concentrate on house hunting, others are adamant that those looking to buy during the holiday season tend to be more serious and more likely to make a decision quickly. 
If your house is priced right and fits what a buyer … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Reduced $30,000! Renovated 3 Bed, 2 Bath Boulder Creek Home - 11/06/13 05:12 AM
3 Bed, 2 Bath Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 15175 Fern Avenue in Boulder Creek off Highway 9.
15175 Fern Avenue is 1,196 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The home is set on a large lot of almost 30,000 sq. ft. and has been completely renovated including new interior and exterior paint, new lighting fixtures, refinished hardwood flooring and new carpet in the bedrooms. Fern has an attached two car garage as well as a large, covered outdoor deck and indoor laundry room.
Check out the virtual tour below and visit the … (1 comments)

sell santa cruz: Halloween Safety Tips 2013 | Santa Cruz County Events - 10/29/13 09:30 AM
Halloween Safety Tips 2013 | Santa Cruz County Events
Happy Halloween everyone! If you are planning on giving out candy to Trick or Treaters this year remember these home and yard safety tips.

- Fix wobbly stairs. The last thing you want on a night when you KNOW you are going to have a ton of foot-traffic, is a chance for anyone to lose their footing. Just imagine how someone who doesn't know the property well will fare against objects to trip over (especially if they are running, which is not usually how people approach your door, but is often the case on Halloween).
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sell santa cruz: Halloween in Santa Cruz County | October Halloween Events - 10/07/13 07:21 AM
What to Do in Santa Cruz County This Month | October Events Santa Cruz
Halloween is in a week! What festivities are you planning on attending in Santa Cruz County? A parade or perhaps a Zombie Dance Bash? Here are some events across the county that you might be interested in. Take a peek!
 
HALLOWEEN – DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARADE AND CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 26, 2013  - Parade 9:30 am; Carnival 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Soquel Ave at the Buttery and Gault Elementary School 
Gault Elementary School invites all of Santa Cruz to come out and enjoy our annual fall celebration. … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Chase : My New Home Workshop | Home Buyer Seminar Santa Cruz County - 10/01/13 08:42 AM
Chase : My New Home Workshop | Home Buyer Seminar Santa Cruz County
                             
              
The first stop when you house shop...
My New Home workshop
10/8/2013 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Chase Branch
1990 41st Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. And as with any big decision, you want to be sure you know your facts and options first.
Expert guidance. Real-life examples. In-depth explanations.
The My New Home workshop offers … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Different Ways to Come Up with a Down Payment | Santa Cruz Real Estate - 09/23/13 02:56 AM
Different Ways to Come Up with a Down Payment | Santa Cruz Real Estate
To successfully purchase a home today, you will need a down payment of at least 3.5 percent of the purchase price. Gone are the days of no down payment alternatives, down payment assistance and seller-offered programs to come up with the money needed to buy a home. Instead, here are five ways you can come up with a down payment to seal the deal.
1. Gift Money: Gift money is simply that -- a gift from family or documented close relationship. The giftor needs to provide a gift letter … (0 comments)

sell santa cruz: Renovated Home in Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County Real Estate - 08/28/13 07:03 AM
2 Bed, 1 Bath Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 1396 Country Club Drive in Ben Lomond.
1396 Country Club Drive is 1,161 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The home is set on a lot of almost 8,000 sq. ft. and has been completely renovated including new paint and new carpet, updated kitchen, dual pane windows and recessed lighting. The home is 2 stories, has an indoor laundry room and has a great deck to enjoy the forest scenery on.
Check out the virtual tour below and visit the property website HERE.
 


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sell santa cruz: 3 Bed 2 Bath Home in Scotts Valley | Gourmet Kitchen & Beautiful Deck - 08/26/13 09:37 AM
3 Bed, 2 Bath Scotts Valley Home - Team Sell Santa Cruz consistently brings competitively-priced MLS Santa Cruz County homes, condos & land for sale including 135 Sugar Valley Road in Scotts Valley.
135 Sugar Valley Road is a contemporary 3Bed/2Bath home on 2.85 acres in a desirable Scotts Valley neighborhood. It has a gourmet kitchen w/ six burner Viking range, stainless ovens, granite, custom cabinets, & travertine backsplash. Open floorplan connected to sun soaked deck by French doors. New roof, concrete, & flooring. End of road privacy, fantastic commute location, award winning SV schools. IT'S A WINNER!
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sell santa cruz: Buying And Selling Real Estate in 2013 | Santa Cruz County Real Estate - 08/23/13 08:16 AM

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sell santa cruz: A little about me... - 08/22/13 03:00 PM
With years of real estate sales experience, I have successfully represented Santa Cruz buyers and sellers in residential home, townhome, condominium, and investment property sales throughout Santa Cruz County. My diverse background in sales and marketing in several fields as well as my professionalism and knowledge of the real estate business, from luxury homes to bank owned properties, allow me to focus on customer needs and assist you in optimizing your real estate buying and selling experience.
As a Real Estate agent in Santa Cruz, CA at American Dream Realty and a member of the Top 15 Producer's Club I have helped many people buy or sell their … (0 comments)

 
John Flaniken, Realtor  Santa Cruz Homes For Sale; Santa Cruz CA  (American Dream Realty- Broker Associate)

John Flaniken

Realtor Santa Cruz Homes For Sale; Santa Cruz CA

Santa Cruz, CA

More about me…

American Dream Realty- Broker Associate

Address: John Flaniken, 1041 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Office: (831) 477-5763

Mobile: (831) 334-0890

Helping people buy and sell Santa Cruz real estate is a privilege. From Capitola CA to Scotts Valley, beach homes to mountain properties, I recognize how special this community is, and why people live and own property here. When I started out in real estate, I was most passionate about turning over a new set of keys to my buyer or delivering a check to my seller. Over the years, I have grown to appreciate the intimate involvement I have as a REALTOR in the most important financial decision my clients will make. This is why I am honored when my clients refer me to their friends and family.


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