Exclusive bluff front location on

Geoffroy Drive in Santa Cruz

Room for the entire family – 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Steps to Sunny Cove Beach. Imagine falling asleep to the sound of the waves!

Oceanz3.com • 831-419-4141 • Brian deDiego, Paul Locatelli, Jamie Rivoir

Lifestyles Real Estate

500 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

OCEAN PARADISE Imagine being on the fantail of a luxury cruise ship with every possible amenity at your beckon call. Feel the exuberance of the waves and white water crashing on the reefs with the total security of knowing that this home was built to be part of natures elements.  A fortress designed for total security yet a decorator showcase that would make any sailor yearn to be back on the sea. World class surfing for the enthusiast or spectator. World class dining and recreation within walking distance.
• 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHROOMS • 2 STORIES • 4421 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE • DECORATOR SHOWCASE
Offered at $6,495,000

Bob Tomaselli / 831-818-1291 Cell / www.rtomaselli.com
Mike Morgan / 831-419-1225 Cell

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The real estate agents of Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty, located in Monterey County, were proud to once again be honored with the Golden Pine Cone Award as Carmel’s Best Real Estate Company.

Recently, readers of the Carmel Pine Cone, one of the finest-small town newspapers in the country, were asked to vote for their favorite service providers in the real estate arena. This year’s winner may bring a sense of deja vu, because for the second time in as many years, Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty was named “Best Real Estate Company.”

(Excerpt from the Carmel Pine Cone, September 25, 2009) Perhaps it’s no surprise Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty is the Pine Cone readers’ favorite: With 140 agents, several of the local superstars of real estate sales, and 40 percent of the annual market share in Carmel, CBDMR is certainly the largest local firm.

But managing broker Rita Lewis knows that’s not all it takes: “We have a terrific team of very knowledgeable sales associates, and they really work hard to do a great job for their clients,” Lewis said. “That’s the name of the game.” She says the company frequently gets thank-you letters from clients, and that being part of a national real estate company has significant advantages. “We have an extensive network across the country … a wonderful marketing department, an IT department and human resources — all those things agents in a smaller company wouldn’t have access to.”

And Lewis is optimistic about the future of the local real estate market. “Coastal property is limited and there are always people with money who want to live near the ocean.”

Coldwell Banker Del Monte operates 5 local real estate offices across the Monterey Peninsula:

Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty

3775 Via Nona Marie | Carmel

Junipero and Fifth and on Ocean Ave. and Lincoln | Carmel-by-the-Sea

The Shops at The Lodge | Pebble Beach

501 Lighthouse Ave. | Pacific Grove

(831) 626-2222  |  www.CAmoves.com

Our reputation is built on providing quality results.? Our service is friendly and professional.? Our goal is to provide innovative designs tailored to fit you!

www.ParadiseInteriorDesign.com
Let us help you explore the possibilities of recreating an environment that works best for you. We can help you find the most cost effective way to make those exciting new changes and determine the appropriate investment needed to achieve your design goals. ??We offer a cooperative group of talented individuals to produce your project with the quality results you deserve. We provide the kind of service that allows you the flexibility to keep living your life and still get the job done.

For more information call? 831-685-0855

email: ionevictoria@sbcglobal.net

Our design studio is located at? 249 Center Ave., Aptos, CA 95003

Consulting by appointment

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Custom Luxury Ocean View Home – Offered at $1,899,000

No expense spared in the luxurious remodel of this magnificent family beach house on the bluffs above Aptos-Seacliff State Beach.  With ocean-blue vistas from Pleasure Point to Monterey thru custom Blomberg windows, this home also features radiused colored concrete w/mosaic backsplash, an upscale kitchen with rich cabinetry, stainless steel appliances,  and  a finely detailed ocean-view indoor/outdoor living area,  featuring glass and stainless steel railing components and environmentally friendly deck surfacing.
With a blend of renewable-resource building materials, energy efficiency, ocean views and luxury from stem to stern, this is your chance for the ultimate in eco-friendly beach homes in Aptos!
4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, stainless appliances, custom entry doors, frosted glass interior doors, specialty cabinets, colored concrete custom fireplace–every inch of this home has been thoughtfully designed and luxuriously appointed!          www.190Seacliff.com

Contact Michael Lavigne, Broker, Owner, REALTOR®

331 Capitola Avenue, Suite B, Capitola, CA 95010

831-689-9784 / www.finesantacruzhomes.com / mike@finesantacruzhomes.com

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From the simplest to the most complex, Quality Homes has the solutions and expertise you need. Two Story and Real property manufactured homes are our specialty. Financial Assistance, Program Qualifications – we help you every step of the way!

Offering:

2630 Portola #37 1BR/1BA – Park Model •  999 Old San Jose Road #48 – Barely used in Sunny Soquel • 999 Old San Jose Road #84 – 4 Years New 2BR/2BA in excellent condition • 100 Rodeo Gulch #111 – Great Views and Superior Location in Soquel • #18 Orchard Lane – Let us design your dream home!

Contact Chuck & Christine Thorne at 831-462-8530 x 114 or csthorne@QHomes.net. Located at 715-D Capitola Avenue across from Gayle’s Bakery in Capitola.

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Dear colleagues and friends of WCR Santa Cruz Chapter:
You are invited to our 1st Annual Santa Cruz Idol and Elegant Spaghetti Feed taking place on September 18 at Elk’s Lodge in Santa Cruz!
Enjoy fresh, local talent, a silent auction, a delicious dinner and no-host bar! After dining, the entertainment will begin. Like the popular show, WCR members will act as the judges and make entertaining and amusing commentary. But the guests will determine the winner by purchasing ballots for a dollar each and dropping them into the box of their favorite contestants. The singer with the most tickets wins!
As you know, previous fundraisers by WCR have benefited local charities like Women’s Crisis Support, Women Ventures Project, the Shoreline Occupational Program and the Housing Foundation. This year’s charities will be announced at the event.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS!
Buy your tickets today!
If you know anyone who would like to audition, send them here for all of the details!
Tell everyone you know about it! Now that we’re using Eventbrite, you can share the invitation via email, Facebook, Twitter and other ways right from the page!
If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, Georgianne Williams at Georgianne@FromHereToWealth.biz or 831.524.3793.

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Brian DeDiego, Paul Locatelli and Jamie Rivoir of Lifestyles Real Estate and Oceanz3.com showcase a gorgeous oceanfront property in Santa Cruz. www.2601EastCliff.com

831-419-4141 / PLocatelli@lsre.net

Open House BBQ – Saturday 7/25/09

Ultimate family beach home at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Endless front row views of white water and both light houses. 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, tumbled marble floors, exterior rock and stone work. Watch your kids play on the beach while you BBQ on the deck. Endless sunrise mornings and sunset evenings!

Offered at $3,125,000

www.2601YouTube.com

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Spectacular Panoramic Monterey Bay Ocean Views

from this Santa Cruz home. Single level, 2112 sf with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, hardwood floors, fireplace, interior courtyard, sunroom with built-BBQ and more. Walk to Capitola Village and Pleasure Pt. $2,549,000

Virtual Tour at www.JudyBrose.com

Call Judy Brose for details 831-234-9908 or judybrose@c21lad.com

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State Real Estate Market Update | California

According to an article in the June26th edition of The Wall Street Journal (Home Prices Rise in California Again, Stu Woo, 6/26/09, A4), California’s median price for an existing single-family house rose for the third straight month, a sign that the state’s battered real-estate market may be bottoming out.

Information released Thursday by the California Association of Realtors, the median sales price rose to $267,570 in May for a California home, up 4.2% from April. The inventory of unsold houses continued to drop, down to a 4.2 months’ supply in May compared with 4.6 months in April and 8.7 months in May 2008. Prices were still well below their year-ago levels, down 30.4% compared with May 2008.

According to the article, economists believe this is may be a positive trend. “Housing prices soared (in California) during the boom, and their plummet during the market’s collapse resulted in massive foreclosures and fueled the recession. Economists say the state’s housing market will lag behind the nation’s in recovering, so any indication of improvement in California bodes well for the rest of the U.S.”

Of course, this good news was tempered by California’s continuing budget crisis which could still have a negative impact on the overall real estate market . . . only time will tell. To read the full article, browse the Wall Street Journal Real Estate section online

CAR also reported that also 556,590 houses were sold in California in May, up 35.2% from a year earlier. 

Local Market Update | Monterey County 

According the the Monterey County Association of REALTORS(R), this reduction in housing prices has allowed homes to become more afffordable for more people. Combine that with low interest rates and, according to Bill Graham of First Priority Financial, “This is a great opportunity got homeowners wishing to refinance at a lower rate, if they have at least 20% equity in the property.”

Recent property sales in Monterey County contiue to show an uptick in the number of home sales, with Salinas still accounting for the largest number, according to statistics published in the Monterey County Herald Real Estate Guide on June 20th. According to these figures, the most expensive home to sell in the past month was in Carmel Valley for $1.1 million. However, the city of Monterey had the highest average sales price of just over $623,000. The average sale price in the County during this period was just under $366,000. Overall, 131 sales were recorded with 57% of those sales occurring in Salinas.