One of the considerations for homebuyers with children is how close the home is to a local school. For buyers who want to avoid pick-up or drop-off traffic, being within walking distance to the school can be a positive. Here are the top three reasons to buy near a school: [...]
Built in 1935, this three-bedroom, tw0-bathroom home underwent a rebuild in 2019 to update the interior and add solar. Part of the estate is used as an Airbnb, while the rest is dedicated to an organic alpaca and sheep farm. This house, featuring views of Sonoma Valley vineyards, is on [...]
Built in 2016, this modern home sits on over 2 acres and offers panoramic views of Alexander Valley. The house was designed by Blu Homes and Method Homes and the 3,900-square-foot interior includes a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances and a butler's pantry. There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and [...]
Ranch-style houses are marked by a low-to-the-ground profile,a feeling of openness and a more casual, informal design. While they first started appearing in the 1920s, they were fairly basic but by the 1960s extras like cathedral ceilings, varying rooflines and sunken living rooms began to appear in newer construction. Sonoma [...]
This historic ranch sits on over 82 acres of land, and besides the 4, 562 square foot main residence, includes two other homes, barns and a well-established gift shop. The land is still being actively used for cattle. Widely known as the Graham Ranch, this piece of Petaluma history hasn’t [...]
In September, the median price of homes sold in Santa Rosa was $700,000. In September, 48 homes were sold under the asking price, 15 homes were sold at the asking price, and 49 homes were sold over asking. What this shows is that, while it’s still a seller’s market, fewer [...]
Located on close to 64 acres, this Santa Rosa house is located on Kings Hill Cellar Estate and is set up to be used as a home, a winemaking facility or a retreat for friends and family. The main house has a sizable kitchen, an upper floor and a spa-like [...]
California is in its fourth year of drought, which for homeowners means a rise in water bills as officials try to encourage conservation. As homeowners know, a well-landscaped front yard can add curb appeal when they go to sell, and increase the home’s value. Because of this, current homeowners need [...]
Built in 2004, this Windsor estate is located in the gated community of Oak Hill Estates. With over 4,500 square feet of interior space, this house features an open floor plan with a spacious kitchen including high-end appliances and custom cabinets. There’s an office, game room, four bedrooms and an [...]
Recent studies about housing issues have found that the absence of affordable "starter homes" is one of the reasons for the current housing shortage. The reason the no-frills, entry-level houses aren’t being built isn’t that they aren’t wanted, it’s that changes in the building process often make it difficult for [...]
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