This Week in Santa Cruz | November 9, 2025

Dated: November 9 2025

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Your Weekly Update from Brandi Jones

🍷 THIS WEEKEND

Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk

Sip, stroll, and savor! Join us for the annual Fall Wine Walk in Downtown Santa Cruz.

📍 Oswald, 121 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

📅 Sunday, November 9th | 2-5pm

🎟️ Get your tickets at eventbrite.com

This is one of my favorite local events - the perfect blend of community, culture, and coastal living!

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🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY

139 Jessie St, Santa Cruz, CA | $999,000

Join me TODAY for an exclusive look at this beautiful Santa Cruz property!

🕐 Open House: Check listing for times

✨ Beautiful home in a prime Santa Cruz location

This home embodies what I love about Santa Cruz living. Come by and let's chat about your real estate goals!

📍 139 Jessie St, Santa Cruz

☎️ Questions? Call/text me: (831) 588-5145

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💙 COMMUNITY MATTERS

Tip of the Iceberg: Supporting Second Harvest Food Bank

Real estate is about more than transactions - it's about building community. This month, I'm proud to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank through the Tip of the Iceberg program.

Every closing makes a difference. When you work with me, you're not just finding a home - you're supporting our Santa Cruz community.

Together, we're making an impact. 🌊💙

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📍 MARKET INSIGHT

What "Lifestyle Geography" Means for Santa Cruz Real Estate

The game has changed. Post-pandemic, buyers aren't just looking for homes - they're looking for lifestyles.

Lifestyle Geography means prioritizing:

☀️ Natural light & indoor-outdoor flow

🌲 Proximity to trails, beaches & nature

💻 Dedicated work-from-home spaces

✨ Neighborhoods with the right energy

In Santa Cruz, we're seeing buyers choose properties based on how they want to LIVE, not just where they want to be. Proximity to peace has become the new proximity to the office.

Want to dive deeper into how this affects your home search or sale? Let's chat!

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🎧 LISTEN & LEARN

New Episode: Owning The Coast Podcast

Want more Santa Cruz market insights, local stories, and insider tips? Tune in to my weekly podcast where we explore everything that makes our coastal community special.

🎧 Listen now: https://owningthecoast.buzzsprout.com/

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LET'S CONNECT

Brandi Jones, REALTOR®

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

21+ Years Local Expertise

☎️ (831) 588-5145

📧 brandijonesrealtor@gmail.com

🌍 brandijones.com

📱 Follow me: @brandijonesrealtor

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Brandi Jones

 Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Real EstateBrandi Jones | REALTOR® | Award-Winning Sales Associate | Expert Negotiator “In a crowded field, Brandi stands out as the best. Unwavering....

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