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Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Imagine owning a Beach Home in Santa Cruz, CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:23:50 -0700

Imagine owning a Beach Home in Santa Cruz, CA

Welcome to the BEACH! Are the kind of person that has always dreamed of having a BEACH HOME in Santa Cruz CA? Can you just imagine the waves crashing on the shore and you listening to the sound of the ocean?

Are you interested in buying or selling a BEACH HOME in Santa Cruz? I will show you only the best homes with ocean views and beach access! Not many of these homes are foreclosures or short sales and I just happen to know of one that is not on the market yet that is a screaming deal ocean views and beach access. It would be perfect for a contractor that can remodel the home and make it worth more. It is already a income property that is such a memorable place to vacation that people just keep coming back. Here is just a few of the best beach homes for sale in Santa Cruz.

Some of my clients used the local Vacation Rental Companies to make their BEACH HOME a vacation rental. BEACH HOMES are in greater demand with summer coming and the economy improving for people with high paying businesses and jobs.

What kind of BEACH HOME can you imagine?

Ocean Front Beach Homes are homes that are right on the sand and you can walk out your front dorr and have your toes in the sand.

These are hard to find homes that actually sit on the sand. To find them today we go to POT BELLY BEACH on Seacliff Beach. These homes really are in the sand and they are built to have the ocean waves go underneath the home when the surf gets really big. That is just part of the territory when you imagine owning a Beach Home right on the sand.

Ocean View Beach Homes with beach access with steps to the sand.

Here is one great example of one of the best ocean view homes that is actually for sale right now!

According to The National Association of Realtors (NAR) vacation home sales are increasing steadily through out the nation. NAR: Investment and Vacation Home Sales Surge in 2011 by rismedia.com

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Real Estate Recovery Or Not? 2012 Predictions by the Pro's Infographic

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:38:30 -0700

This is a great market report because they actually asked Realtors and used real market data. I espically like this one go down to the middle of the article.

What’s the Problem? The Banks, Stupid!

Via ActiveRain Corp.:

Real Estate Recovery or Not?
2012 Predictions By the Pro’s Infographic

Data, data everywhere, but what should you believe? Are we on, in the middle, or at the tail of a deflating real estate bubble? Is there a Florida real estate bubble?

There is A LOT of conflicting data emerging about the 2012 real estate market and 2012 real estate transactions. Case-Shiller has emerged as the leading index of real estate values. The Q4 2011 S&P/Case-Shiller index (1) shows continuing declines in real estate values with quarter over quarter declines of 1.1-1.2% and annual declines of 3.0-3.4%.   RealtyTrac is the leading source of foreclosure data.   On January 12, 2012, RealtyTrac published (2) surprisingly good news showing a 33% decline in the number of homes in foreclosure from 2010 to 2011.   The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence is projecting a modest 4.7% increase in real estate transactions with a 2.0% increase in real estate values in 2012 vs. 2011. But, on December 19, 2011, NAR was forced to re-state historical homes sold data (3) due to “upward drift” of their core homes sold benchmarks, which historically have been based on feeds from the multiple listing service (MLS).

So what should you believe? Nearly all data on real estate transactions and real estate values is historical; it does not forecast the future and may not reflect the situation in your local market.   Real estate is inherently local, so if the national real estate market is in decline or on the mend, what does that say about your local market? Does a national real estate bubble portend a Florida real estate bubble? Or a bubble in Fort Myers, or Sanibel Island specifically.

The largest real estate social network ActiveRain Corp surveyed 1,835 real estate agents and real estate brokers in the US and Canada to understand if the real estate market and economy are poised for recovery in 2012, both nationwide and in local markets.

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A Bottom of the American Real Estate Market

American real estate agents expect the US real estate market to be largely flat from 2011 to 2012. Real estate agents predict that real estate values will be flat from 2011 to 2012, signaling a bottom to the real estate market or the end of the real estate bubble. Given historically low interest rates as well as a bottoming of real estate values, real estate agents expect that the number of real estate transactions and new construction starts will increase slightly in 2012.   Additionally, real estate agents believe local economies are on the mend and we will see improvements in the economy.

Rental Nation?

With low real estate values, low interest rates and a recovering economy, American real estate agents believe that 2012 is a great time to purchase both single family and multi-family rental properties. Real estate agents feel that single family homes and luxury homes represent great investment opportunities.   What did real estate agents think are the worst opportunities in the 2012 real estate market? Due to the glut of inventory in the real estate market due to short-sales and foreclosures, new construction condominiums, new construction single family homes, and land for construction were rated as the worst investment opportunities.

What’s the Problem? The Banks, Stupid!

When polled about the biggest challenges facing the real estate market and economy, real estate agents rated bank related issues the highest. The biggest challenges were: 1) short sales, 2) ability to finance a new home purchase / loan qualifications, and 3) foreclosures. The significant shadow inventory caused by short sales and foreclosures continues to drag on real estate values. Though interest rates are at historical lows, increased loan qualifications are preventing first time home buyers from purchasing homes and current home owners from trading up into new homes.

We would have expected unemployment to be a greater concern to real estate agent.s Persistently high unemployment was ONLY the fourth concern to real estate agents, which was surprising given how the poor economy and lack of jobs has dominated the news headlines for the past 24 months.

Local Opportunities, Local Problems

From a local market perspective, the 2012 ActiveRain real estate survey shows markets where real estate agents are significantly more optimistic and others in which real estate agents are concerned about 2012. Based on our survey data, the ActiveRain real estate network has created a real estate confidence index and ranked the top real estate markets.

Below is a list of the TOP 10 and BOTTOM 10 real estate markets ranked by real estate agent confidence.

See real estate confidence in your local real estate market.

Key Trends in Top Markets

Low Cost of Living Markets Rule: Low interest rates and low cost of living have attracted buyers and relocations back into these markets. Even though the general economy is not as robust as anyone would like, home buyers are adjusting lifestyles to find markets with low cost of living and reasonable housing prices.   Applicable markets: Ft. Myers, Austin, Boise, San Antonio, Denver, Dallas, Nashville, Houston, Salt Lake City

Invasion of the Snowbirds: Senior Housing & Second Homes: Seniors and those planning for retirement have returned to the South. Seniors are taking advantage of low priced housing inventory in the Sun Belt and low interest rates to buy a retirement home or a second home in a warmer climate. Many of these buyers have saved for lifetime and 2012 represents a great opportunity to buy while prices and interest rates are low.   Seniors are targeting markets with low cost of living for retirement. Applicable Markets: Ft Myers, Austin, San Antonio, Nashville, Miami, Salt Lake City

International Buyers: International home buyers are taking advantage of a weak dollar and low real estate values. Florida is the biggest beneficiary of international buyer interest. Miami is reporting strong home purchase market based on International cash transactions.

Deep in the Heart of Texas: No other state has FOUR major cities listed as growth markets. So what is going on in Texas? Texas represents exactly what every home buyer should be looking for: low cost of living, low cost housing, and job growth.   Throw in no state income tax and Texas is looking a lot more appealing than California. Texas is attracting many large corporations to set up headquarters and operations in the state.   This is especially true in Austin. Finally Texas has a great mix of technology companies AND energy companies (oil & gas and renewable energy). See below. Applicable Markets: Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston

Technology and Energy Industries: Even in the current down market, technology and energy are growth industries driving job creation. Though most think of San Francisco, Boston, New York and Seattle when we think of technology. Secondary markets participating in technology and energy job growth are likely good real estate markets in 2012, due to low cost of living and high demand for skilled jobs.   Markets: Austin, San Antonio, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Salt Lake City

Investment Property: Low interest rates, low real estate values, and rising rents due to job growth is a great investment proposition. A number of the lower cost of living and lower real estate value markets are reporting growth driven by investors coming into the market looking for deals.   Applicable Markets: Boise, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Austin, San Antonio

Key Trends in Poor Markets

High Cost of Living, High Real Estate Values: Though interest rates are historicly low, cities with expensive housing and high costs of living are suffering. Tightened loan standards are preventing home buyers from entering the market. Families are relocating to lower cost of living markets. The high cities with high real estate values are also suffering the most from the shadow inventory of foreclosures and short sales. Applicable markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego 

California: Californian cities benefited from the greatest price increases during the real estate bubble. Simultaneously California has suffered the greatest in the downturn with the highest numbers of foreclosures and short sales in the country. California is also facing a major budget deficit of $XBn leading to reductions in government services, increased class sizes and increased taxes. Applicable markets: Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento

High Shadow Inventory: Large numbers of foreclosures and short sales continue to depress real estate prices in many markets. It will take several more years for many markets to stabilize. Buyers continue to wait on the sideline for conditions to improve. Applicable markets: Reno, Sacramento, Chicago, Springfield, Los Angeles, Philadelphia

High Unemployment: Persistently high unemployment without an economic catalyst is preventing home buyers from entering the market and locking sellers into their current homes. Applicable markets: Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Sacramento, Reno

Reliance on the Finance Industry: Downsizing in the banking industry combined with reduction in Wall Street bonuses has caused challenges in markets reliant on banking,   Wall Street layoffs and a lack luster stock market have affected the highest cost markets like NYC most directly. Applicable markets: New York , Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia

O Canada!

Unlike the United States, Canadian real estate agents are fairly optimistic about 2012. Canadian real estate agents believe that all core metrics of the Canadian real estate market and economy will be increasing in 2012. Real estate values, real estate transactions, new construction starts, and the local economy are project to increase slightly in 2012. Canada continues to have a strong banking system, a strong dollar, and low unemployment. Interest rates are low, spurring international investment in Canada.. Canadian confidence continues to be high. Job growth is being driven by the energy industry in Canada.

Few problems are facing the Canadian real estate market or the Canadian economy. Inflation and gas prices are the only problems that the Canadian economy seems to be facing. Unlike the US real estate market, Canada any issues with short sales or foreclosures.

Canadian real estate agents feel like single family homes, investment properties for rental and condominiums all represent good investment opportunities, due to historically low interest rates. Interestingly, Canadian real estate agents are slightly LESS optimistic about real estate as investment opportunity when compared to American real estate agents

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(1) Q4 2011 S&P/Case-Shiller index

(2) RealtyTrac 2011 Year End Foreclosure Report

(3) NAR Re-Benchmarking of Home Sales

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

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Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Will You Have Buyer’s Remorse When You Buy a Home?

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:51:47 -0800

Will You Have Buyer’s Remorse When You Buy a Home?

By Sandy Wallace, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty – Santa Cruz CA

First of all this is not buyer’s remorse discrimination sellers have it too. So let’s agree to call it “real estate remorse.” This is a life changing event you are about to move to or from your home. This is what happens as soon as you sign a contract. You lie awake thinking how can I get out of this, what have I done, I don’t want to move. The buyer thinks I paid too much the seller think they could have squeezed more out of the buyer. Then the opposite happens you get excited thinking about oh I have finally found my dream home and I am so ready to move in and make changes. And again you go back to oh what have I done I can’t do all that work on the house and what if I don’t get the loan or I can’t make the payment. This is real estate remorse at its finest.

With a purchase or sale of hundreds of thousands of dollars you are going to have emotional swings, it’s a roller coaster ride! You should always want, need and desire something in life? Let’s not let the focus be on money alone. Think of money as the means to have something you need, want and desire.

So let’s talk about it and not fall victim to it so that it stops you from making a move.

You have a vision for your life and you want to live it after you close the deal.

When someone says to me, “I want to buy or sell a home!” I purposely listen to and encourage you to make a list of all your dreams. What is your current lifestyle and what do you like about it, what would you change? Then just do the math how much will it cost you to go there. I have a saying, “It’s good to want!” You have want before you can have. You have created a vision that you want to be your life so let’s live it. This is not my saying, and it is true this life is not a destination it’s a journey. Oh I have to throw this saying in that my mother has hanging on my wall. “This life is not a dress rehearsal!”

I will ask you to write down 5 things that you must have and 5 things that would be deal breakers. If you are married do this separately and bring it to our first meeting. Nobody gets everything that they want and it’s good to leave something for later in the vision of your life.

You will be going through a lot of inspections, reports, and the contract has dates and deadlines that can have you second guessing your decision. To stay focused on your vision and the decision you made, take out this list compare it to the home that you are in contract on. Unless there is a true reason for concern, your state of mind might be just be “real estate remorse.”

Telling your friend and family that you are moving might bring on real estate remorse.

It is not uncommon that they will question your choice of what you paid for the home or the price you are selling it for.

When we first meet we talk about everything you wanted in buying or selling your home and that includes the price. I showed you many homes to buy and you choose this one based on the market value of what it will appraise for. If you are selling and you get questioned about the price remember we talked about the homes that have already sold that compare to yours.

Your friends and family mean well they want to compare it to their life. Ask yourself do they know the market? Have they been in the market or are they even in the same state? They might even be in an area where a home costs a fraction of what you can expect to pay in beautiful Santa Cruz CA. Oh and if it’s your first time buying or selling a home and it’s your parents just face it parent’s never think that it’s good enough for their children.

How does this decision make you feel?

This is a life choice and it is based on facts and logic and it is also about your gut feeling. Your gut is sometimes smarter than your brain. When you wake up at night thinking about this are you listening to the news about how good or bad the real estate market is? Can you feel the deference that this move will make is it a feeling of your well-being, peacefulness and feeling secure. So before you let real estate remorse set in, weigh your alternatives and see how they make you feel. How do you expect this move to change the way you feel? If you are doing a short sale how does it feel to be out of debt and free of this under water home verse feeling anxious about having to get another job to make the mortgage or spending all your savings to live in the house? What if you are buying a fixer upper and you feel like you can’t afford to fix it the way you want to? Does that feel bad like you will always be living in a less than desirable home or can you manage to do the work and fell that you have created a master piece.

You can manage own mind.

You may have started this whole idea of buying or selling your home because you were sick of paying rent to a landlord. You may have had it with the way the neighbors made noise all night and had a ton of people living at the house next to you. Now that you are dealing with the lenders asking you to prove that you were really born and that you have a mother you are thinking you had a good landlord or the neighbors’ music is good and loud. You have just managed your mind set and have fallen into the trap of constant discontent. You have the all common syndromes of the grass is always greener on the other side.

So I have a saying for that, “STOP IT! If you truly want to have the life you have envisioned, you have to manage your mind set. Make up your own mind instead of listening to others that are unhappy and make a list of what you are happy and grateful about. Try making a list of 10 things a day for a month without repeating anything. When you practice being grateful with this much focus you will not be able to dwell on regret and discontent.

Create a win-win situation

You may wake up at night feeling like you are not getting a good deal that something has come up in the home inspection that you don’t like. Instead of worrying about it talk to your realtor and brainstorm on the best way to handle it. The realtor can negotiate on your behalf and that is what works to make it a win-win for both buyer and seller. This transaction is between the buyer and seller not the real estate agents.

By now you know I have a saying for that, “If it’s not one thing then it’s the same thing.” I am giving you advance notice that your transaction will have hiccups and unexpected things that come up. Stay focused on the whole deal and the close so you do not miss something that is important. When you have an issue it is best to address it right away and create a win-win situation. This is an example of a situation that I would prepare you for.

Let’s say that you are buying the home as is and as disclosed, that means you do your due diligence and have any and all inspections and reports done and complete before you release your contingencies in writing. In this example the seller is also selling the property as is and as disclosed so let’s say it is the bank that is selling and you discover mold in the bathroom. You have a home inspection and it is written in the report. You get 2-3 estimates on the cost of removing all the mold from the home. Your Realtor will present this to the seller as a request for repairs. You will hear back from the seller that they will either lower the price or remove the mold before close of escrow. Great so you have a win-win situation you still get to buy this house and it will be repaired before you move in. If the bank did not work with you on this situation they would have to disclose it to the next buyers or fix it and sell it again.

Do the math.

I will always sit you down with you at the very beginning and go over what it will take to get you everything you need, want and desire. I did loans for many years before I sold homes so I can give you the numbers of the cost of sale. Then you need to add in who-what- when- where and WHY. When you do this for yourself it will make it a reality and not just a dream.

Make sure you go into this process clear on what is a sustainable range on monthly housing costs for you and your family based on the total picture of your income and expenses rather than expecting someone else to figure this out for you.

This way when it come to the loan process that is going to scrutinizing your past, future and want your first born child you will be able to stand up to them and say I have already done the numbers this is what I can afford. Some loans allow you to spend between 45 -50% of your income on all your debts. Ask yourself if you can feed, clothe, educate and entertain yourself and others on what is left?

These are some of the normal signs of real estate remorse.

Here are the first things that you think about after you have signed the contract to buy your home.

1. How can I get out of the contract and get my initial deposit back?

2. What if someone else gets this home because I offered to little?

3. What if my friends say they could have gotten a better deal?

4. Am I paying too much?

5. Will the appraisal come out?

6. Can I get a loan?

7. Can I make the mortgage payments, taxes and insurance?

8. What if another home comes on the market that is better?

9. Is there going to be something wrong that I don’t know about until after I have bought the home?

Here are the same signs of real estate remorse that the seller goes through when they sign the listing and when they sign and accept a buyer’s offer.

1. If my Realtor doesn’t bring me a full price offer with no contingencies then I will not have to sell?

2. I should have priced it higher they will probably try to low ball me.

3. I should have asked for more money from the buyers so I could retire sooner.

4. What have I done I do not want to sell this home I have suddenly fallen in love with it all over again. They call me up and say Sandy I have some bad news we don’t want to sell our home my wife loves it, we have taken the sign out of the ground.

5. We don’t have a place to move?

6. Will we be able to afford to buy another home?

7. How are we going to tell our friends and family we are moving?

8. What if the buyers back out after we have done all this work on the house?

9. What if the buyers find something wrong with the house and we have to lower the price?

10. What if we have an earthquake and I don’t have earthquake insurance?

I can’t resist here is another saying, none thing is for sure but death and taxes. Sorry.

I want to help you have a pleasant experience when buying or selling a home.

Call Sandy Wallace, Realtor Keller Williams Realty – Santa Cruz CA

831-818-7099

Seesandy4homes@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Club house at Pajaro Dunes by Sandy Wallace

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Great Prices NOW for Ocean Front Homes in La Selva Beach and Pajaro Dunes Santa Cruz CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:49:23 -0800

Great Prices NOW for Ocean Front Homes in La Selva Beach and Pajaro Dunes Santa Cruz CA

My clients get my first hand videos and pcitures of any home that they are interested in. I recently had some customers call me that wanted an ocean front home in Santa Cruz CA. They wanted a quiet peaceful setting away from the busy town and people. I immediately thought of La Selva Beach and Pajaro Dunes.

They only wanted to pay under one million dollars so I knew this was going to be quite a challenge. Then I noticed a home listed for $649,000. This is an amazing price there must be something wrong with the home. I set out to go investigate for my clients. I always take first hand pictures and videos to show my clients exactly what it feels like at the house and ocean. There was another ocean front home that was twice as bid listed for $1,595,000 and after talking to the realtor I realized that it was reduced to $1,300,000. I also take pictures and videos of the homes around it that are also for sale so that my clients have all the facts and can compare. Here is the series of videos I took.

Pajaro Dunes Ocean Front Home Priced to Sell for $1,300,000. This is from the deck of Pajaro Dunes Ocean Front Home, Watsonville CA priced at $1,300,000. Recently updated for $130,000 has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Furnish and ready for a vacation and for a vacation rental.

Pajaro Dunes Ocean Front Home Priced to Sell at $649,000 from the deck

Pajaro Dunes Ocean Front Home Priced to Sell at $649,000 in ground floor 2 bedrooms 2 bathroom and laundry

Pajaro Dunes Ocean Front Home Priced to Sell at $649,000 second floor master bedroom and ocean view deck

This is Pajaro Dunes at gated Community where your view is the whole Monterey Bay and you at just steps to the sand. These homes are usually priced over $1,200,000 to $2,000,000. This one is a special price for those that only need a small get away. This is 3 bedrooms 2 bathroom with the kitchen, living room and decks upstairs! Please call Sandy Wallace to find out more about this home or other ocean front homes in Santa Cruz. Sandy 831-818-7099 or email seesandy4homes@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

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Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Thanksgiving in Tahoe CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:23:09 -0800

What are you doing for Thanksgiving? This is one of my favorite holidays. Thanksgiving & Christmas in Tahoe. It's going to be a great year for snow and this house comes with snow removal so you will get to come and go as you please. This home was completely remodeled last year with granite, tile carpet all new beds, couch, TV, internet service included. call Sandy 831-818-7099
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Stay in South Lake Tahoe!

It’s a four bedroom two bathroom house with a hot tub in the back yard. This house sleeps 10 people with three queen size beds and 4 twin beds.

This house is beautifully furnished with leather couches, and new wood dining table with setting for six at the table and four more at the counter. Kitchen has granite counters, Jenn-Air cook top with grill. Private Hot Tub in the back yard under the trees and the stars. For your entertainment there is cable TV, wireless internet sevice in living room.

This home was recently (2011) remodeled with new midnight black granite counters, hand stained wood cabinets, tile floors, new plush carpet, new leather conches, tables, chairs, mattress and all new interior and exterior paint.

The location is at the "Y" close to the Tahoe Keys, Camp Richardson, Emerald Bay and Lake beaches. All kinds of activities dining, casinos, golf, tennis, boating, skiing, hiking, etc.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

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The lowest home and condo prices ever in Capitola CA

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

The lowest home and condo prices ever in Capitola CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:01:44 -0700

I have never seen the prices so low in this town. Capitola by the Sea is a very popular little beach town were they have people coming from all over the world to visit. Prices have fallen 33% in the last year. 57 listings are prices under $500,000. That is 1/3 of the 150 listings available right now.

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Date is between Sep 2010 and Aug 2011

Property Sub Class is one of 'Single Family Residential', 'Townhouse/Condo (Comm Int Dev)'

Area AreaIdName is '44 Capitola'

Results calculated from approximately 150 listings

Average price per square foot for Capitola CA was $363, a decrease of 33% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Capitola CA for May 11 to Jul 11 was $378,750 based on 32 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price increased 8.9%, or $31,000, and the number of home sales decreased 15.8%. There are currently 97 resale and new homes in Capitola on Trulia, including 8 open houses, as well as 32 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Capitola CA was $546,794 for the week ending Aug 03, which represents an increase of 2.1%, or $11,459, compared to the prior week.

More Capitola Market Trends

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

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1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:01:53 -0700

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Resort Living Pool & Spa

$ Click for current price

2 BEDROOMS

1 BATHROOMS (1 full)

848 Square Feet

Super clean upgraded measure J condo in Live Oak. Suitable for a single person, couple or small family in the complex with a pool & spa. Close to the Beach, TJ’S, Capitola Mall, bus line schools, banks, shopping, restaurants, Brommer Street park. This ground floor one level home has many upgrades including stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, tile floor & counters. Good size bathroom has tub, shower & new vanity sink. The home is freshly painted, has crown molding, carpets, living room, dining room and kitchen counter. New slider to patio facing south west.

Income limits by # of people living at the house 1 $70,750 2 $80,850 3 90,950 4 $101,050

Measure J condo income limits by # of people living at the home.

(1) $70,750 (2) $80,850 (3) $90,950 (4) $101,050.

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Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

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1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

339 Anchorage Ave Santa Criuz CA 95062

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:50:45 -0700

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339 Anchorage Ave

Santa Cruz, CA

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Pleasure Point Home and Cottage

$ Click for current price

4 BEDROOMS

3 BATHROOMS (3 full)

1400+ Square Feet

Main house has 3BR-2BA, 1400 SF, tile kitchen, living room with wood burning stove, dining room & big private back yard & hot tub, plus 1BR 440 SF cottage with a side entrance & private yard.

This is a rare one story home with one bedroom cottage on landscaped yard with deck, front and back lawn & hot tub. Just the home you have been looking for with all the amenities set up for your beach home in Pleasure Point

L2L

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Open House Sat and Sun in Santa Cruz CA Pleasure Point Beach House

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:26:11 -0700

Open House Sat and Sun in Santa Cruz CA Pleasure Point Beach House

You are invited to Nationwide Open House weekend June 3 & 4 2011 Santa Cruz CA

The purpose of Nationwide Open House is to start a conversation between REALTORS® and the public regarding homeownership, their local community, and what options (buying vs. selling, downsizing, etc.) are right for potential buyers and sellers.

Investors looking for the best advise on the local market will have the opportunity to have one on one conversations all about the best buys in Santa Cruz.

First-time buyers are especially encouraged to take advantage of this event and speak to a REALTOR® as a first step toward homeownership

Find out what is really selling and what to buy now in the Santa Cruz Real Estate Market!

See the video and market update after the listings on this message.

NEW LISTING Open House will be Sat & Sun 1-4PM Pleasure Point Beach Home Plus Cottage

339 Anchorage Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MLS # 81119320 (4 Info send text message CRUZ1 to Open House Sat and Sun in Santa Cruz CA Pleasure Point Beach House

Main house has 3BR-2BA, 1400 SF, tile kitchen, living room with wood burning stove, dining room & big private back yard & hot tub, plus 1BR 440 SF cottage with a side entrance & private yard. This is a rare one story home with one bedroom cottage on landscaped yard with deck, front and back lawn & hot tub. Just the home you have been looking for with all the amenities set up for your beach home in Pleasure Point. This home has been rented month to month for a total of $4000/m.

Enjoy Resort Living, Pool and Spa, Close to Ocean in Santa Cruz, CA - Affordable Price for Two Bedroom Condo! 2905 Leotar Ci. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 SantaCruzCA-homesforsale.com Sale Price: $257,000 MLS# 81044107 Upgraded 1 level condo 2 bedroom 1 bath 848 SF 1 reserved parking space and 2 parking passes. HOA $232/m Super clean upgraded measure J condo in Live Oak. Suitable for a single person, couple or small family in the complex with a pool & spa.

Now for the local real estate market update. Watch this video for the latest news from Your Real Estate News Channel.

There are 14 new listings today with the price range of $159,000- $6,700,000. The lowest price of $159,000 is a house in the San Loenzo Valley Boulder Creek.The house for $6,700,000 is above Cabrillo College in Aptos. Is it a Con? Call me and I will disclose who and what is going on with this famous estate.

Listings price decreased 14. These are mostly properties under $500,000 that is what is selling now. I expect the 1 million to 5 million properties to be decreasing their price by half a million at a time. And they tell me that the Chinese are the ones buying the big mega mansions for their business and family compounds.Listings back on the market 6 and one of them is a condo OPAL CLIFF DRIVE, Capitola 95010 priced at $895,000

Changed to SOLD 12. Today those sold prices are $302,500 - $1,575,000 that is only one sold over $790,000. The median home price is in the graph below.

The median home price was the lowest in January 2011 at $430,000 and now it is still well below $500,000. This graph show that the housing market is NOT coming back as so many like to predict. Let look at the interest rates.

Historically the interest rates are the lowest now over the last 30 years.

It may be raining all weekend and I would like to see you when you come to the open house.

I will be there both Sat & Sun 1-4 pm.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

New Listing in Pleasure Point Santa Cruz CA - Home plus Cottage

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:41:39 -0700

Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

Please come to these 2 Open Houses

To find out what is really going on in the Santa Cruz Real Estate Market please see the Santa Cruz Real Estate Market Update post

NEW LISTING Open House will be Sat & Sun 1-4PM Pleasure Point Beach Home Plus Cottage

(4 Info send text message CRUZ1 to 88000)

339 Anchorage Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MLS # 81119320

Second Open House will be Sat 2-5 PM Hosted by the Lovely Michele Bell with Keller Williams Realty 831-332-8404

480 Alta Loma Ln Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Penthouse with a view to the yacht harbor and ocean! Sale Price $599,000 4 Info send text message CRUZ2 to 88000

Penthouse with a view to the yacht harbor and ocean! 3rd floor has 2 BR with decks & 1BA. There is another BR & BA on the main level with the kitchen, living room and another deck. Living area is above the 2 car garage. Come with your own taste to remake this castle above the rest of the homes on the street.

One more great listing in Santa Cruz

Enjoy Resort Living, Pool and Spa, Close to Ocean in Santa Cruz, CA - Affordable Price for Two Bedroom Condo!

2905 Leotar Ci. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Sale Price: $257,000 MLS# 81044107

Upgraded 1 level condo 2 bedroom 1 bath 848 SF 1 reserved parking space and 2 parking passes. HOA $232/m Super clean upgraded measure J condo in Live Oak. Suitable for a single person, couple or small family in the complex with a pool & spa.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Santa Cruz Real Estate Market Looking Up

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:47:04 -0700

Santa Cruz Real Estate Market Looking Up

Watch this video for the latest news from Your Real Estate News Channel. This is from the RISMedia's Real Estate Information Network Press Releases

There are 19 new listings today with the price range of $175,000- $1,295,000. The lowest price of $175,000 is for land on Freedom Blvd in Watsonville. There are 4 new condo listings one each in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Soquel & Capitola. That leaves 14 homes newly listed today.

The inventory of homes has been very going down since October of 2010 when the number of homes for sale dropped below 1200. As a result of low inventory we have been getting multiple offers. Buyers are bidding on the low end homes under $500,000 and they will even offer all cash or slightly more money if they are getting a loan, they see this as a low price that is a good value. Everyone knows that the interest rates are low now and they will have to go up in the future.

Appreciation Rankings: Santa Cruz Home Prices

1st Quarter, 2010 Data: Santa Cruz, California

Due to the time required to gather home sales price and appraisal data from
mortgage transactions for this and hundreds of other cities, Home Price data is
not available for a number of months after the end of each quarter.

The appreciation of Santa Cruz Home Prices relative to 380 other metropolitan
areas is detailed below. Each metropolitan area contains one or more cities.
Five different time periods are reviewed. Each paragraph identifies the top and
bottom performing markets as well as the average and median performance for
all cities during each time period. The data and analysis on this page pertains
to Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, hereinafter referred to as "Santa Cruz".

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Beach Homes Best Buys in Santa Cruz, CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:20:55 -0700

Beach Homes Best Buys in Santa Cruz, CA

Are looking for a 2nd home, vacation home or your principal residence? I have pick 7 homes that are superior in value by location, condition and price. Isn't that what you all want, a bargain? The best location is the #1 consideration. These homes are in Capitola, Rio Del Mar, Seacliff, Seabright. Yacht Harbor.

Here are a few homes for you to consider. These are in order of price and you can find all the picture by going to this link, Beach Homes Best Buys I have included 7 homes starting with the best ocean front home in Rio Del Mar right on the beach at $1,379,000 to the small home on 20^th Ave in the very popular "Avenues" This will give you an idea of what you can buy these days in Santa Cruz. Please call me when you have any questions and what to see these homes.

BEACH DR, Aptos 95003 (Rio Del Mar / Seascape)
$1,379,000 Beds: 3 beds Baths: 2|0 baths

OCEANFRONT...On The Sand Prime Rio Del Mar location/One of the few homes at the beginning of Beach Dr directly on the sand. This is one that just might knock your socks off and put your toes in the sand. It's on the longest best beach SEACLIFF BEACH!

49TH AV, Capitola 95010 (Capitola)
$1,049,000 Beds: 4 beds Baths: 2|1 baths

This home is in what we call "The Jewel Box" because the street is named Emerald, Topaz, Jade, Garret etc. This is an area across from the Shadowbrook Restaurant and just above the railroad trestle overlooking Capitola. I lived in a home on the corner of 49^th and Emerald and I can tell you it is a 4 minute walk to any restaurant in the Capitola Village. The beach has a life guard in the summer and lot of fun activities.

16TH AV, Santa Cruz 95062 (Santa Cruz)
$999,000 Beds: 3 beds Baths: 2|0 baths

This is a single level home in Santa Maria Cliffs, off E Cliff and 16^th Ave. and on Sunny Cove Beach. This has some very exclusive beach homes on Geoffroy Dr. Sunny Cove beach has everything sand, body surfing and volleyball. Great for kids and adults.

RIVERVIEW DR, Capitola 95010 (Capitola)
$749,000 Beds: 2 beds Baths: 2|1 baths

This is on the river in Capitola and patio right on the river. It is very quiet here and it has a path along the river to the beach.

RIO DEL MAR BL, Aptos 95003 (Rio Del Mar / Seascape)
$997,500 Beds: 3 beds Baths: 2|0 baths

This was a fixer upper in a BIG way. This was rebuilt by one of our local Realtors that has built a lot of home mostly in Aptos. It's a good beach house with an ocean view and walk to Rio Del Mar Beach!

34TH AV, Santa Cruz 95062 (Santa Cruz)
$869,500 Beds: 3 beds Baths: 3|0 baths

This is the home in Pleasure Point very crafty and unique! Has a glass elevator to the separate one bedroom upstairs with a ocean view. Downstairs is has a nice floor plan and a back yard.

20TH AV, Santa Cruz 95062 (Santa Cruz)
$649,000 Beds: 2 beds Baths: 2|0 baths

This could be the best deal for a fixer upper I have seen. It's in an area that you walk down to 20^th Ave beach in 2 minutes. This is a small house that you could add on to. We call this neighborhood "The Avenues" close to the beach and nice quite neighbors.

Let me know what you think of these homes when you go to the link you can see all the pictures.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Penthouse For Sale, Yacht Harbor Ocean View in Santa Cruz CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:40:56 -0800

Penthouse For Sale, Yacht Harbor Ocean View in Santa Cruz CA

It may be a reainy day today in Santa Cruz CA and I am having a WARM Open House!

480 Alta Loma Ln Santa Cruz CA 95062 MLS#81106293

4 more INFO send text to 88000 with message CRUZ2

Serving home made chicken soup both Saturday and Sunday 1-4 PM.

The view is of the yacht harbor and the ocean you can see the sailboats in the bay!

Why not stop by or call me to talk about the real estate market. I am always able to send you a complete market anayisist of the prices of any homes in Santa Cruz.

The Yacht harbor is one of my specialities it has great restarants. The Crow Nest has the best views and on Wednesdays it is locals happy hour all day.

In the summer the sailboat races are on Wednesday's starting at 6:00 PM.

480 Alta Loma Lan Santa Cruz CA

Penthouse with a view to the yacht harbor and ocean! 3^rd floor has 2 BR with decks & 1BA. There is another BR & BA on the main level with the kitchen, living room and another deck. Living area is above the 2 car garage. Come with your own taste to remake this castle above the rest of the homes on the street.

Another great restarant is Johnny's Harborside! They have a great chef and fresh sea food. The osysters are very good.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Beach Homes In Santa Cruz CA with Income

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:06:54 -0800

Beach Homes In Santa Cruz CA with Income

126 Pearl St MLS # 81105147

First Open House will be 2/10/11

Thursday morning 10am to 1 pm.

Sale Price $358,000

4 Info send text message CRUZ1 to 88000

This is a quiet one way street off E. Cliff Dr. by the beach and the boardwalk and downtown. Main house has 2 BR 1BA, plus a LOFT that is being rented to UCSC students for $2000/m. The Laundry room is off the kitchen. The living room is large with a wood burning stove. The kitchen has granite counters, tile floor, and a garden window over the kitchen sink. This home is in move-in condition lease till May 31, 2011. There is separate garage final permit in 2006 with full bathroom. Used as office, workshop or artist studio. Nice back yard with adobe brick patio and nice long driveway for parking. This is a short sale with only one loan to have approved by the bank. Best offer will be approved quickly already have a negotiator and short sale package. Please present offers with loan approval and proof of funds to close for all cash offers.

Pocket Listings Coming Soon

Pleasure Point, Real Beachie with Income

Main house has 3BR-2BA, 1400 SF, tile kitchen, living room with wood burning stove, dining room & big private back yard & hot tub, plus 1BR 440 SF cottage with a side entrance & private yard. This is a rare one story home with one bedroom cottage on landscaped yard with deck, front and back lawn & hot tub. Just the home you have been looking for with all the amenities set up for your beach home in Pleasure Point. This home is rented till the end of April for a total of $4000/m. Priced $830,000-$850,000.

Yacht Harbor Penthouse with a view!

Yacht Harbor location walk to the beach, Crow Nest and the Harbor. Penthouse floor has 2 bedrooms with their own decks and one bathroom. There is another bedroom and bathroom on the main level with the kitchen, living room and another deck. Living area is above the 2 car garage. Priced $675,000-$700,000

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Visionary Cash Buyer Turns Dump To Lovely Duplex on Seabright Ave

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Visionary Cash Buyer Turns Dump To Lovely Duplex on Seabright Ave

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:58:05 -0700

One of my specialties as a Realtor is finding a property that generates good cash flows for investors. The property shown here is an example. I can find you a great property too. go to Foreclosures, fixers, and Short Sales and there I will help you find homes available now and that have not even hit the market yet. More about Seabright neighborhood and the big fixer upper that was turned into a very profitable, positive cash generating income property.

This is the before and after story that will amaze you on how well it has turned out. This went from the "Mystery House" to the hip beach duplex that is for rent in Seabright. You can watch the before the remodel videos and look at the before and after photos. They tell the story of dump to high profitability in just two months!

In the beginning this property didn't even have a foundation, the doors and windows didn't open because the floor was very uneven. Some rooms had a 12 inch difference in floor height. This was no project for a handyman, it would be a real savvy buyer that could spot the potential on this one.

It looks like a typical Yacht Harbor Beach house from the outside when the property was listed for sale. It is only two blocks from the beach and two blocks from the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor. The picture below is of the second unit with just one bedroom, one bathroom, and a kitchen. It had two doors going outside that had a sign on them to do not open because you could not get them close again. This sub floor actually BOWED up in the middle of the kitchen.

This is a picture of the front unit that has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living area and a kitchen. Both units are only 1136 square feet living area combined. At the time of the sale, this property was the lowest single family home and duplex price in Santa Cruz City, CA. This was LISTED FOR $299,000. Because of it's great location and low price it generated a huge interest. It had a couple of offers and the seller choose my clients because he was paying ALL CASH and he has a construction company that could repair and remodel this property. The final SALE PRICE WAS $272,500.

This video says it all, Cash Buyer Turns Dump To Lovely Duplex on Seabright Ave.

The remodel started with lifting the house and putting in a new foundation. At the same time it needed a new roof. Then he set the house down, LEVELED the floors and replaced all flooring with gorgeous hard wood flooring. He had to replace all the windows and doors, the deck in front and in back. There are two claw foot tubs he was able to refurbish, He made the bathrooms larger with all new plumbing fixtures. Both kitchens have new appliances, cabinets, tile counters. And the smartest thing that he did is put a solid wall in between the two units.

Using his own crew, the entire project cost about 1/3rd of the purchase price and was completed in two months. Both units are now rented for a combined price of $3,000. This is a great example of how a man with cash and vision turned an eyesore into a neighborhood asset and made a profit in the process. Let me help you be the next success story!

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Thermography No pain Mammogram from SeeSandy4Homes Santa Cruz CA

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Thermography No pain Mammogram from SeeSandy4Homes Santa Cruz CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:18:55 -0700

For all you women (men too) who are still putting your tits in a ringer you have got to hear this! "Thermography is the way and it doesn't hurt."

What is Thermography? Thermography is a non-contact technique for early detection of breast cancer without the hazard of carcinogenic radiation. (1) The infrared camera takes thermal images (pictures) that can detect subtle changes in breast physiology up to ten years before a cancerous tumor can be detected by other sources such as mammography or skilled palpation. This is the most reliable form of early detection though not often used by the medical field; it is becoming more readily available. Thermography has a 9% for both false positive and false negative readings. (2) Thermography is painless and offers a view of the entire chest and underarm area. This definition was taken right off the web site.

I am a Realtor in Santa Cruz for those that do not know me. I was talking about having an appointment to have my Thermagram with my health insurance broker Wendy Kunz the other day and realized again how many women are still having those painful Mammograms and didn't know about Thermography. I have been going to Nancy Gardner since I turned 50 in fact I think I went on my fifth birthday. It was a party and brought my best friend and my daughter who was only 25 years old.

So I just wanted to share this with as many people as possible. Please tell all your girlfriends and guys too if you are worried about breast cancer this will allow your wife or girlfriend the pain free way to go test the titties.

Do me a favor and friend me on facebook and my facebook page I will be posting messages like this in the future. And if you have something of value please let me know. Hope this was helpful to all.

This is the place to schedule an appointment for your Thermagram.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Santa Cruz CA

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:50:52 -0700

Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Santa Cruz CA

You may have already received a letter that tell you the County Tax Appraiser has made an adjustment of the current value of your home. Many people have asked me if I would help them gather the comparable sales for their home and go with them to present it to the appeals court. You can learn all about the procedure at the California Board of Equalization, they even have videos. I can pull the listing from the local MLS. or you can easily get a head start on the current value by entering your address in this form.

FILL IN ANY ADDRESS IN THE BAY AREA THAT YOU WANT TO PRICE IN THIS FORM:

You should start by calling the office of appraisers and finding out which appraiser has been assigned to your home. Instead of having a formal court hearing it may be possible to make an appointment to meet your appraiser and settle it. All you really need to be is reasonable the prices have declined 17% - 39% in some areas.

I will help you if you need it make an appeal to lower your property taxes.

I would like to ask everyone to share their story or even a story that you heard about;

HOW AND WHY YOU DID YOU COME TO LIVE IN SANTA CRUZ?

I'll get it started with a story I heard tonight. A single mom that was living in Kansas and working for Sprint was told that she could pick anyplace in the US to live. Her job with SPRINT would allow her to work at home. This very smart person was able to travel and do her research and she ended up choosing to live in SANTA CRUZ. She said she liked all the aspects that we all take for granted like the weather, the ocean, the mountains, the culture, so many things too many to list.

SEND ME YOUR STORIES TO seesandy4homes@gmail.com make the subject "Living in Santa Cruz"

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

How much do you think this home in Los Altos CA will sell for in the end?

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:25:54 -0700

How much do you think this home in Los Altos CA will sell for in the end?

I just had a client ask the following question;

Hi Sandy:

This house looks pretty attractive - how much do you think this will sell for in the end? Thanks,

Pretty loaded question and I can always answer that by giving real live market statistics from the MLS. This house that he asked about is in Los Altos CA and that market is very strong the houses usually sell for asking price or more.

I can provide the one year graph showing the median for sale and median sold prices to show that the for sale price has increased by 5% and the sold price is up by 3%. What that means to me is that the prices are 3 - 5 % more than they should be.

Then I would like to compare the average days on market to tell me is the market flooded with overpriced listings that are not selling? This graph and statistics show that the days on market is up 43% compared to last year. And the graph show that the days on market has gone from 45 days to 60 days in the last two months.

With this information you would be able to tell that you could actually get a discount on a lovely Los Altos CA home. Anytime you have a home that you are interested in you can always use the Market Snapshot on my website. by just entering the address of the property, size and your email you will have a report sent to your email in minutes with all the homes that have sold and are for sale that compare to this home. Please let me know when you are ready to look at these homes?

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

County vacation rental ordinance sent back to drawing board by Santa Cruz Sentinel

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:02:47 -0700

County vacation rental ordinance sent back to drawing board by Santa Cruz Sentinel

I went to this public meeting about the vacation rental ordinance at the Live Oak School. I believe the panel is going to start over and not make it so restrictive. I have alot of friends and clients that have used their homes as vacation rentals to supplement the mortgage, taxes & insurance in this economy. The panel agreed that limiting property rental usage would be taking away property rights. I really don't want to be involved in politics and I will stand up for our rights.

Let your opinion and voices be heard this will effect Santa Cruz Homeowner's both for and against. The sentinel articles covers the meeting last night.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

the Vacation Rental Ordinance Proposal Attend the meeting

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:28:27 -0700

The Housing Advisory Commission is holding a meeting as continued from September 21st. The agenda will include the Vacation Rental Ordinance Proposal.

Vacation Rental Ordinance
Wednesday October 6, 2010
6:30 pm
Live Oak Elementary School
Gymnasium
1916 Capitola Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

District 1 John Leopold and District 2 Ellen Pirie

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Public Meeting on Proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance Tuesday Sept. 17, 2010. If this ordinance is passed it will reduce the tourist revenue and our property values in Santa Cruz.

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:40:04 -0700

Public Meeting on Proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance Tuesday Sept. 17, 2010. If this ordinance is passed it will reduce the tourist revenue and our property values in Santa Cruz.

Homeowners of Santa Cruz County Your Rights are in Jeopardy. We should be able to mediate the problems ourselves and come to a very good solution. Both pros and cons can be found on Good Neighbors of Santa Cruz

It's about an ordinance that is going to take away the rights of home owners that rent their homes for vacation rentals and any other rentals. Vacation rentals are a problem at times for peaceful communities that do not want large groups staying at the house next to them. There should be a compromise that would allow homeowners to rent their homes for income. At this time this ordinance is taking away the right of homeowners. Here is a copy of the ordinance.

There are two sides of this issue and I encourage all of us to get together to come to a solution. Letters and emails for and against this ordinance can be found on Good Nieghbors of Santa Cruz.

Attend this public meeting:

The Housing Advisory Commission invites you to a meeting which will include a Public Workshop on a preliminary draft of a proposed:

Vacation Rental Ordinance
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
6:30 pm
Green Acres Elementary School
Multipurpose room
966 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Green Acres Elementary school is located in Live Oak and can be accessed from 7th Avenue between Soquel Avenue and Rodriguez Street.

Our elected county supervisors is made of 5 people representing 5 districts, click here to contact them. If you aren't sure which Supervisor represents your district, or a district in which a specific address is located, click here Be aware it only takes 3 of the 5 to pass it. Two of them have already said they will be voting for it.

They are going to be voting on it on November 16th 2010.

All of the superiorvisor need to be made aware that homeowners are joining together to STOP this and to not reelect anyone that is voting for this.

District 3 Neal Coonerty

District 4 Tony Campos

District 5 Mark Stone

They are going to try to pass this in November and it will close down the vacation rental businesses and reduce all of our home values. I have been a resident and home owner in Santa Cruz County since 1976 and I have been a Realtor since 1998. One thing that many homeowners count on is rental income, espically in these times when property values have already dropped and our median home prices went from a high of $800,000 to $510,000 today. The reason our property values are starting to stablize now is because it is SANTA CRUZ, CA. and the fact that people love to live and vacation here keeps our homes values higher than other areas including San Jose.

All of us that sell houses to people for second home know that we have a great vacation rental location and that is a good way to help pay the mortgage on their expensive homes along the beach.

The proposed draft Ordinance will regulate the location and operations of vacation rental properties in residential areas. The proposed Ordinance will address characteristics of vacation rentals such as the number of vacation rental properties, length of stay, location, and methods to control noise and other potential disruptions in residential neighborhoods.

For more information regarding the proposed Vacation Rental ordinance please contact:

Planner: Steve Guiney
Phone: 831-454-3182
Email: steve.guiney@co.santa-cruz.ca.us

Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS®
2525 Main Street
Soquel, CA 95073
Ph: 831-464-2000
Fax; 831-464-2881
Santa Cruz Association of Realtors

Join the group Good neighbors of Santa Cruz

Time is of the essence right now. This is a excert taken from a letter to homeowners full version and both pros and cons can be found on Good Neighbors of Santa Cruz

Leopold and others are quietly pushing the ban on short term rentals through the system as fast as possible, hoping that homeowners like us will not notice. Leopold’s proposal is currently being drafted by the planning department with hearings scheduled this month in preparation for a final Board vote in mid-November. The impact will hugely affect not only you as the owner, but everyone who does work for you, businesses, and the economy of the entire County who depend on tourists and the 10% Transient Occupancy Tax. This loss in revenues will inevitably reduce fire and police protection, emergency assistance, teachers and other County services. Except for day tourists or one nighters willing to stay in one of the few motels, families will be forced to other destinations for their vacations.

Even if you do not currently rent your home, your rights in the future will be lost. Should you or possibly your children desire or need to rent your home in the years ahead from a change in circumstances, or something as simple as estate planning attempts that may affect how title is held, the option to vacation rent your home will not be allowed. If you have any concern with this loss and the eventual shut down of virtually all vacation rentals, some almost immediately, some within three years, you must act NOW. If you depend on VRBO, Homeaway, Vacation Rentals, and other internet sites as a means to advertise, they have already scrutinized these sites to identify all rentals and owners.

Vacation rental owners and others have banned together forming Good Neighbors of Santa Cruz County. We are organized and proceeding rapidly. We can win, but we need everyone to join the organization and get involved. We have core members working on this 7 days a week-- time is of the essence. Numbers are critical and a second hearing is set in less than three weeks.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Measure J Printable Brochure

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Enjoy Resort Living, Pool and Spa, Close to Ocean in Santa Cruz, CA - Affordable Price for Two Bedroom Condo!

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:43:02 -0700

Enjoy Resort Living, Pool and Spa, Close to Ocean in Santa Cruz, CA - Affordable Price for Two Bedroom Condo!

OPEN HOUSE       Sunday 2-4 PM
2905 Leotar Ci. Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Sale Price: $257,000    MLS# 81044107
Upgraded 1 level condo 2 bedroom 1 bath 848 SF
1 reserved parking space and 2 parking passes.
      HOA $232/m

Slide Show of pictures, click here

Super clean upgraded measure J condo in Live Oak. Suitable for a single person, couple or small family in the complex with a pool & spa. Close to the Beach, TJ'S, Capitola Mall, BUS LINE, schools, banks, shopping, restaurants, Brommer Street park. This ground floor one level home has many upgrades including stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, tile floor & counters. Good size bathroom has tub, shower & new vanity sink. The home is freshly painted, has crown molding, carpets, living room, dining room and kitchen counter. New slider to patio facing south west.

Measure J condo income limits by # of people living at the home. (1) $70,750 (2) $80,850 (3) $90,950 (4) $101,050.

Measure J is an affordable housing program in Santa Cruz. Qualifications are based on household size, income, residency, and first time home buyer status. Please visit the website for details about qualifying:

Individuals now qualify for a 2 bedroom with the program!

Other relevant websites

Santa Cruz County Website

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Cash Buyers Market-Home Sales in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Seabright, Pleasure Point, Capitola, California by seesandy4homes.com

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:17:53 -0700

Cash Buyers Market-Home Sales in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Seabright, Pleasure Point, Capitola, California by seesandy4homes.comThis graph shows the highest and lowest sales in Live Oak, Pleasure Point, Capitola.

It is still a buyers market here in Santa Cruz and the prices are going down for homes in the average sold price range of $689,038 to $1,142,249. The lowest sold homes is a duplex that I sold to my client on July , 2010. The house didn't even have a foundation. The doors and window were broken and didn't open and close and believe it or not it was rented. It's right on the corner of seabright and logan by the yacht harbor and the beach. As you can see there are not any homes available to buy for less than $440,000 right now. That makes the sale on seabright the least expensive sale. There is a remodel going on right now and I will be writing a blog about the newly remodeled duplex shortly.

Cash Buyers Market

Now is the time for Investers with cash to take back the real estate in Santa Cruz. I went to a auction sale at a house in Aptos on August 28, 2010. This home was on Sumner in the popular Rio Del Mar neighborhood. It was a bank owned property listed for sale for many months at $359,000. There were several known violation that this house was red tagged for and still it is a desireable property because of it's location. There were 125 people at this auction and the bidding starting at 11 AM at $50,000. It quickly went to $300,000 and the wining bid was $312,500. Most investors decided they wouldn't go above $200,000 - $250,000 for the property.

Attention all cash buyers come take advantage of this buyers market! Search for homes on my web site and let me do the research with you.

Oh by the way, have you heard of the newest biggest craze in Santa Cruz? It's the Ukule Club with about 60-70 people gathering on the beach by the Crow's Nest every Saturday at 10AM.

Prices in Santa Cruz are still going down and people love to come to the beach!

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com

Here is a great program called HOME PATH!

Keller Williams Realty-Santa Cruz

1414 Soquel Ave. #100

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

DRE# 01232172

Santa Cruz Real Estate Inventory is Slim in the Conforming Loan Price Range - SeeSandy4Homes to Find The Best HOMES!

Sandy Wallace (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:40:19 -0700

Santa Cruz Real Estate Inventory is Slim in the Conforming Loan Price Range -

SeeSandy4Homes to Find The Best HOMES!

Check out these fixed rate loan interest rates they are the lowest in Years!

Graph was provided by Tai Boutell with Santa Cruz Home Finanace.

BE READY TO BUY HERE IN SANTA CRUZ, CA!

To all my favorite people here in Santa Cruz, CA or any where in California BE READY! I can help you buy a great property and I can direct you to the best loan types and interest rates but you must be pre-approved. A lender needs to vouch for you!

The big banks have loans that you allow you to borrow extra money to reapir and even add an addition. This loan is called the 203K, follow tis link to find out more. At the first level you can borrow 10% or up to $35,000 to repair or improve the home. Thi is a great program that allows you to close and then make the improvements.

If you are pre-approved and ready to buy please get in touch with me so I can show you the best homes in the Santa Cruz and San Jose Bay area.

Sincerely,

Sandy

Sandy Wallace, Realtor

Cell phone: 831 818-7099

Search for Homes: SantaCruzCAProperties

Website: Seesandy4homes.com