When most buyers are in the market for a new home they may be looking for something special – even if it’s something that may not be particularly out of the ordinary, like a wine cellar or swimming pool.
Today's Market: Real Estate
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
Vintage homes have always been a weak spot of mine, especially any California Arts & Craft, Craftsman, Victorians, or Bungalows. Cloverdale has always seemed like an area that would be home to ranches and rustic styles, so when I caught site of this 1903 Craftsman home I was ecstatic.
Monday, April 09, 2018
If you own classic cars, you more than likely know how to work on them, too. It’s a must to have the basics down — at the very least — because anything earlier than the 1960s is going to have a hiccup or two at the most inopportune times. Knowing how to successfully push start a vehicle and …
Tuesday, April 03, 2018
In a general sense, when a house is described as ‘custom’ there’s a preconception that it’s going to have something really one-off that other houses in the neighborhood don’t- such as a screening room or wine cellar. For this house, it means more along the lines of granite countertops n the …
Monday, March 26, 2018
Sonoma County is becoming a hot real estate area, which has pushed home prices up in more of the tourist-heavy areas like Santa Rosa and Healdsburg. This charming single-family house in Cloverdale strays away from the nearly million dollar price tags that so many houses are asking through th…
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
If you live in Sonoma County, you know that it’s surrounded by natural beauty: old-growth redwoods, the Russian river, marine habitats in Bodega Bay, and hiking trails everywhere.
Thursday, March 08, 2018
Sebastopol never fails to surprise me, and this one bedroom single-family home is on my list of the unexpected finds. 3.1 million sounds like a lot of money for a one-bedroom home – and it would be, except this house is built on 2 parcels that total 42.79 acres. There are two finished cabins…
Monday, March 05, 2018
When I think of homes built in California during the 1940s, I think of Mid-Century modern and clean, simplistic lines. This home in the redwoods isn’t what I would think of, but the interior has been updated to reflect the Mid-Century aesthetic, while the views from the deck are as rustic an…
Thursday, March 01, 2018
Windsor is a relatively young town. Founded in 1855, it didn’t start really start growing until the 1980s, finally becoming incorporated in 1992. Fast-forward to 2018, and many of the homes showing up on the listings have all the comforts a young family (or couple) could want – a spacious ba…
Friday, February 23, 2018
This clean mid-century home in Healdsburg is a charming find – especially with a pool in the backyard. Though this part of Sonoma County is fairly temperate, the summer days can get hot, and a pool to relax in always sounds good.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
From sprawling vineyards to geodisc houses, Sebastopol has long been home to unique architecture – this 1934 custom single family home has a lot to offer for anyone who wants to be surprised in each room.
Monday, February 19, 2018
Guerneville is one of my favorite ‘escapes’ in Sonoma County – close to Armstrong Woods and the Russian river, it always feels like there’s no possible way to be too stressed when surrounded by nature on all sides.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Whenever I see a house described as ‘Victorian,’ I get giddy; ready to see some original lathe and plaster or marquetry on the floors. This house, however, was built in 1993 – far too new to be a Victorian - but it’s lovely nonetheless.
Monday, February 12, 2018
Sebastopol is a small town with a lot of imagination. The love for all things creative can often be seen in the architecture, especially when it comes to single-family homes. It’s often not just about the house, it’s usually also about how it interacts with the nature around it and what the …
Friday, February 02, 2018
If you want to see breathtaking sunsets on a nearly daily basis, Bodega Bay may be where you want to buy your next home. Yes, the mornings almost always start off foggy, but when the marine layer lifts, the sun sparkling off the Pacific Ocean turns the fog into a distant memory.
Monday, January 29, 2018
For our inaugural post, we've kept it short and sweet to give you a look at what we're finding around the towns we live in. Going through listings can start to feel like a chore: we understand.
Welcome to New in Town: a real estate blog for west and north county! Each week, we'll be choosing newly listed properties to show what's available for new homebuyers, those looking to make a move to a new town, or anyone who wants a quick overview of what's currently been listed.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
When Proposition 64 passed last November, many casual users of marijuana were pleased, looking forward to being able to buy cannabis without needing a medical card. However, the downside to the increased availability isn’t just an increase of prices. According to a recent article in the SF C…
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
According to a recent press release from the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office, the passage of Proposition 64, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act, established protocols for redesignating, dismissing and sealing convictions for Health & Safety Code secti…
Monday, March 05, 2018
The latest Cannabis Country article by Jonah Raskin brings the idea that if you can grow tomatoes, you can grow cannabis. It gives some fairly compelling reasons you may want to consider giving it a try if you imbibe.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Besides the economic impact recreational marijuana is expected to have on California, it’s also proving to be a cultural marker for the Golden State.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Marijuana was approved for legal adult use starting in 2018, making California the largest regulated cannabis market in the world. According the latest data from Business Insider, this means that entrepreneurs are rushing in to take advantage of the opportunities this new ‘green rush’ will bring.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
There’s been a lot in the news about the opioid crisis in America, and the high rates of addiction these drugs – whether sold on the black market or given as painkillers – have.
Monday, February 12, 2018
When the Adult Use of Marijuana act was passed in November, there were plenty of comments across social media that expressed worry about teenagers gaining easy access to cannabis, and an uptick in youth crime and addiction. However, according to a recent article in the LA Times, dispensaries…
Monday, February 05, 2018
Cannabis business in California may be seen by some residents as just another way to make money with their garden, but according to a recent article in Salon, it may be the only way to bring forgotten small-towns back to life.
Thursday, February 01, 2018
It’s no secret that Attorney General Jeff Sessions isn’t a fan of marijuana.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
...our journalist E.I. Hillin went and found the answers. Cannabis has been a part of Sonoma County for a long time, but the current Adult Use of Marijuana laws changes how it's viewed.
Monday, January 29, 2018
The LA Times recently reported that slowdowns in supply chains have created worry among marijuana business owner that the slowdowns may get worse, and shortages may start to happen.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
The passage of prop. 64 may mean that those looking to purchase marijuana for personal use have an easier time, growers aren’t finding the transition so easy.
