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SLV Homes: Market News and CZU Update

December 17, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Defensible Space Inspections Under Assembly Bill 38, most property sellers in “High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones” must document that their property is in compliance with this new law. To find out if you are in one of those zones, you or your real estate agent can order a Natural Hazard Report. There are also… Read More

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CZU Fire Survivors Navigate Difficult Rebuilding Decisions

November 8, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com2 Comments

By M.C. Dwyer Last month, a group of us REALTORs was spurred into action when a unanimous vote of the County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) created the CZU Rebuild Directive. On its surface, the vote seemed positive for those who’d lost their homes in the CZU fires last August (“survivors”). In theory, this would have allowed survivors to rebuild without… Read More

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SLV Homes: Fall Housing Outlook

October 1, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Let’s look at the reasons why home prices keep rising in Santa Cruz County. Average Home Sales Price 3rd Quarter 2021 * Average Home Sales Price 3rd Quarter 2020 San Lorenzo Valley $885,976 $754,768 Scotts Valley $1,510,786 $1,250,804 Santa Cruz County $1,355,142 $1,203,893 Santa Clara County $2,022,547 $1,718,857 Pandemic mass migration – People were home more… Read More

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SLV Homes: Selling Homes From the Heart

September 15, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Since we’re in the middle of a busy and decidedly sellers’ housing market, I’ll bet “home seller generosity” was the last headline you expected, right? In two recent transactions, however, the sellers have shown a certain generosity, giving entry-level buyers an unbelievable opportunity. I can think of just two other situations in my 16-year career like this.… Read More

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SLV Homes: Defensible Space and Home Hardening

August 1, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.comdefensible space, fire recovery, home hardening0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Given the one year anniversary of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, here’s a summary of the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors Fire Safety and Prevention Panel, presented by Mark Bingham, Boulder Creek Fire Chief; Mike Ayers, Ben Lomond Assistant Chief; Mike DeMars, Fire Marshall Central Fire District; and Greg Vandervoort, Fire Prevention Captain at Scotts Valley Fire… Read More

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SLV Homes: 2nd Quarter Update

July 6, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer | July 1, 2021 Through late June, the San Lorenzo Valley average single-family home price rose 18% over the previous quarter, to a record $882,315. This is an amazing 30% price increase in just one year. 143 single-family homes sold at a brisk pace: the average time on market was just 17 days. The average sale price… Read More

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Real Estate News: Seasons and Cycles

June 1, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

San Lorenzo Valley Homes By M.C. Dwyer Spring and summer have always been my favorite seasons – everything feels so alive! This is the second year Stellar Jays have nested in the rosebush alongside my she-shed. It’s been so fun to watch both parents swooping in with food, the baby chicks craning their necks as high as possible, bidding amongst… Read More

San Lorenzo Valley Post Real Estate Update

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Real Estate News: SLV Homes May 2021 Update

May 10, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Real estate news you can use By M.C. Dwyer Visitors to our lovely small Santa Cruz Mountains towns and the Santa Cruz coast are inspired by the sheer beauty of our landscapes. Many may dream about what it would be like to live here, maybe buy a vacation home, or invest in a place to rent out until future retirement.… Read More

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SLV Homes: Spring Forward

April 9, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Traditionally, just like tulip trees and daffodils, the real estate market bursts into new life in the spring. This year, like everything else defying normalcy, it felt like the market barely took a nap after the winter holidays. People’s migration out of cities and into the countryside continues, as the ability to work from home spawns an… Read More

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Real Estate: Home Is Where the Heart Is

March 1, 2021September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

SLV Homes By M.C. Dwyer Life events are often the motivating factor behind people’s decision to move, and emotions usually play a big role in the decision-making process. In addition to managing all the rational details of a home purchase or sale, it’s important that people be assured when they’re outside of their comfort zone – learning about new neighborhoods,… Read More