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Spring Forward, Move Faster: How the Time Change Fuels the Real Estate Market

lisasheppard | March 19, 2025

Every March, we set our clocks forward, gaining an extra hour of daylight in the evening. While this time change might mean a groggy morning or two, it also has a surprising effect on the real estate market—especially in beautiful Sonoma ...

How to Make Your Home Stand Out in a Slower Market

lisasheppard | February 21, 2025

Winter typically brings a slower real estate market, with fewer buyers actively searching and homes often staying on the market a bit longer. Sellers may face increased competition, but with the right strategy, you can make your hom...

Celebrate National Homeowners Month with Essential Outdoor Maintenance Tips for Summer!

lisasheppard | June 7, 2024

June is National Homeowner Month, a perfect time to celebrate the joys and responsibilities of owning a home. As we welcome the summer season, it's essential to ensure our homes are in top shape. Here are some key summer maintenance t...

Spring into Home Maintenance

lisasheppard | March 8, 2024

As the vibrant colors of spring start to bloom, it's the perfect time to rejuvenate and brighten up your home interior and refresh the exterior to enhance your property's appeal. Landscape Refresh: Take advantage of the mild spring wea...

Unlocking the Autumn Advantage: Selling Your Home in the Fall

lisasheppard | September 29, 2023

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, homeowners often contemplate whether fall is the right season to put their homes on the market. While spring and summer traditionally dominate the real estate scene, the autumn months o...

Top Renovations and Improvements to Increase Home Value

lisasheppard | March 24, 2023

Whether you're investing in real estate or a homeowner looking to make improvements to your home, it's wise to know which renovations will deliver the highest return on your investment down the line. Here are some of the top improvements...

Median Home Price Up Slightly in Napa, Sonoma and Solano Counties

lisasheppard | September 27, 2022

Home prices were up slightly last month in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties, but down in Mendocino, Lake, Marin counties and the Bay Area. The median price for a single family home across the nation last month was $440,000, while in Cali...

North Bay Housing Market Reacts to Interest Rate Hikes & Other Challenges, But Prices Are Not Declining

lisasheppard | August 1, 2022

Climbing interest rates, supply chain issues, the local economy/business slowdown and lack of new home construction have all had an impact on the North Bay's home sales, according to the California Association of Realtors, signaling a chang...

Important Things to Consider When Purchasing a Home Sight Unseen

lisasheppard | June 29, 2022

In the last few years, it has become more common for luxury buyers from outside the area to purchase a home sight unseen. There are some important things buyers need to take into consideration: Condition of Interior/Exterior - most hom...

Etiquette Tips for Being an Awesome Neighbor

lisasheppard | May 2, 2022

Communities work better (crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors respect and take time to get to know one another better. Some of the common tenants of being a good neighbor are: Maintain your prope...

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