Brandi Jones's Blog Posts

Santa Cruz Real Estate: What First-Time Buyers, Upsizers, Downsizers, and Investors Need to Know

Thinking about buying a home in Santa Cruz, CA? Whether you’re a young professional renting and dreaming of your first home, an upsizer needing more space, a retiree ready to downsize, or an

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The Point- Santa Cruz- The Secret that is not so Secret anymore!

Living at The Point in Santa Cruz: Surf, Scenery, Food, and a Hot Real Estate MarketIf you’re exploring coastal living in California, The Point neighborhood in Santa Cruz—centered around

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Santa Cruz County Real Estate Market Report — What We Learned From October 2025

Santa Cruz County Real Estate Market Report — What We Learned From October 2025The Santa Cruz County housing market continued its fall transition in October 2025, offering a clearer picture of

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🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans: Support Local Veteran-Owned Businesses in Santa Cruz County

 🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans: Support Local Veteran-Owned Businesses in Santa Cruz CountyThis Veterans Day and throughout the holiday season, let's strengthen our community by supporting

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Weekend Update: NOV 9- Open Houses, Community Events & Santa Cruz Lifestyle

This weekend brings exciting opportunities in Santa Cruz real estate and community events. Here's what's happening:139 Jessie Street - Open House & For SaleDon't miss the open house at 139

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This Week in Santa Cruz | November 9, 2025

Your Weekly Update from Brandi Jones🍷 THIS WEEKENDSanta Cruz Fall Wine WalkSip, stroll, and savor! Join us for the annual Fall Wine Walk in Downtown Santa Cruz.📍 Oswald, 121 Soquel Avenue,

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Off Market-🏖 136 A Canfield Avenue — Santa Cruz Coastal Comfort Meets Everyday Livability-

🌞 The Best of Both Worlds: Beach + CitySet within a gated 20-unit community, this first-floor home delivers privacy with garden views and convenience in equal measure. Enjoy an;

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Feeling Nostalgic- This Home Feels Like Your Favorite Memories

111 Elk Street — Timeless Charm in Santa Cruz’s Sunny Banana BeltStep into 111 Elk Street, a well-maintained, single-level 2-bedroom, 1-bath home (~974 sq ft) filled with

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🌟 Shine Bright This Diwali: A Celebration of Light, Community & New Beginnings

🌟 Shine Bright This Diwali: A Celebration of Light, Community & New BeginningsEvery year, the Bay Area glows a little brighter during Diwali — the Festival of Lights. From;

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🎃 Don’t Let Buying or Selling a Home Be the Scariest Part of Your Halloween

🎃 Don’t Let Buying or Selling a Home Be the Scariest Part of Your HalloweenWhen most people think of Halloween, they picture ghosts, goblins, and haunted houses. But in real life, the 

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Santa Cruz County Market Snapshot | September 2025

Santa Cruz County Micro-Market Snapshot | September 2025The September 2025 data confirms what many of us in the field are feeling: inventory remains tight, pricing is holding strong, and properly

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📍 The Power of Location

📍 The Power of Location: Choosing Where You’ll Thrive in the Bay AreaWhen you’re buying a home in the Bay Area or Santa Cruz County, you’re not just choosing a property

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🍷 Gourmet Grazing on the Green 2025 Returns to Aptos Village Park! ✨

🍷 Gourmet Grazing on the Green 2025 Returns to Aptos Village Park! ✨One of Santa Cruz County’s favorite fall events is back! Gourmet Grazing on the Green 2025 returns to

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September 2025 Market Upate

<!doctype html>*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View Full Report The real estate market continues to show a mix of stability and subtle slowdown—while competition remains in certain segments, buyers

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Why Autumn Can Be the Best Time to Sell

Why Autumn Can Be the Best Time to Sell Your Home in Santa CruzMost people think spring is the prime season for real estate, but don’t underestimate the power of autumn. In Santa

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What doe DOM Really Mean?

What Days on Market (DOM) Really Means in Santa Cruz Real EstateIf you’ve ever scrolled through homes for sale in Santa Cruz County, you’ve probably noticed some listings disappear

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Staging- Why IT Matters?!?!

Why Staging Matters When Selling Your Santa Cruz HomeWhen it comes to selling a home in Santa Cruz County, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Do buyers really care if a

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Coastal Current- October

<!doctype html>*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Welcome to the October Edition of The Coastal Current October in Santa Cruz is all about cozy fall vibes and spooky-season fun, with community,

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October 8, 2025 - Santa Cruz County Real Estate Market Watch –

Santa Cruz County Real Estate Market Watch – October 8, 2025If you’re tracking the Santa Cruz County real estate market, here’s your weekly snapshot of local housing activity

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