How to Stage Your Home to Boost Your Selling Price [Pro Tips from Realtor® and Staging Expert Kelly Valera]
People make purchase decisions based on emotion and justify them with logic, and houses are no exception.
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8 Best Outdoor Spaces to Exercise in Sonoma County with Conny Schneider from Somo Fit
With many amazing cycling routes, beaches, hiking trails, and regional parks, Sonoma County is an outdoor-lovers paradise.
How to Determine the Asking Price When Selling Your Home in Sonoma County [Tips from Realtor® Steven Cozza]
Pricing a home to sell is both an art and a science. With so many factors in the equation—market conditions, housing characteristics, demand, location—it can be a complex process.
Move-In Ready vs. Fixer-Upper: How to Choose What’s Best For You [Tips from Local Realtor Lindsey Samuelsen]
With popular TV shows like “Fixer Upper” and “Flip or Flop”—plus a myriad of DIY house-flipping YouTube channels—the idea of buying a fixer-upper seems appealing to many prospective homebuyers, especially if they’re able to buy that home at a lower price than a move-in-ready option.
Vintage Gems and Local Makers: Shopping Some of Sonoma County’s Most Unique Stores with Mercedes Hernandez
When it comes to finding some of the best local shops, makers, and artisans in Sonoma County, Mercedes Hernandez is a pro.
How to Prepare for Your Move: Expert Tips from JR Maricich of Mentors Moving & Storage
Moving is an incredibly stressful process. In fact, one survey found that 64% of respondents indicated their most recent move was one of the most stressful things they’ve ever experienced.
The 5 Best Breweries in Sonoma County: Exploring the Local Beer Scene with Old Caz Co-Founder Bryan Rengel
Sonoma County may be internationally famous for its wine, but that doesn’t mean the beer scene isn’t equally impressive.
Rent vs. Buy: Discussing the Age-Old Question with Local Loan Officer Stuart Broughton
All prospective homebuyers have asked the question before: is it time to buy or should I keep renting?
Home Inspections Explained: Expert Insights from Sonoma County Home Inspector Gunnar Alquist
Buying a home is a series of steps—get pre-approved for a mortgage, connect with a qualified real estate agent, go house shopping, and so on. There’s a process to it.
Empowering Youth Through Public Art: Introducing Glass Wing Mural Co.
There’s a profound connection between art and community—and Glass Wing Mural Co. is helping to bring it to life.
Essential Eight with Personal Trainer and Business Owner Conny Schneider
Conny Schneider is the founder and CEO of Kömplex Fit, a Sonoma County-based personal training service and community. Born and raised in Germany, Conny loved to dance growing up and performed in a circus for about six years.
The Best Holiday Events and Celebrations in Sonoma County [Updated for 2023]
The holiday season is here and, with it, comes a myriad of seasonal fun and festivities. You don’t have to look far to find holiday cheer in Sonoma County.