Sonoma County Market Update: What’s Falling, What’s Rising, and Where to Look [May 2025]
Hear from SOMO Realty's Ted Aanestad about the trends shaping the Sonoma County real estate market and where the best opportunities are today.
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Understanding the Sonoma County Real Estate Closing Process
Learn everything you need to know about the process of closing on a home in Sonoma County from local Notary Public Rose Mata.
Escape to Sonoma County: Your Guide to Buying a Second Home in California
Considering purchasing a second property in Sonoma County? Realtor Lindsey Samuelson shares everything you need to know before buying.
FAQs About HOAs in Sonoma County: Real Estate Pros Share Everything You Should Know
Learn everything you need to know about Homeowners Associations in Sonoma County from two local real estate pros.
Real Estate Cheat Codes: How to Find the Best Deals in Sonoma County
Local Realtor Mike Hansen shares his tips for finding the best deal on homes in the Sonoma County area.
Why Sonoma County is Ideal for Families: Insights from REALTOR® Rene Richardson
Sonoma County has earned a reputation for having it all—beautiful scenery, limitless access to nature, incredible weather, world-renowned food and wine, and more.
Your 31-Point Checklist for Seasonal Home Maintenance in Sonoma County
Owning a home comes with a long to-do list. As a homeowner, you’re responsible for the overall care and maintenance of the house.
Create Your Dream House: Budget-Friendly Home Design Tips from The Den Design Group
Buying a house is exciting. But making it your own is what really completes the experience.
When and How to Make Home Improvements to Increase Your Sales Price [Insights from Realtor® Steven Cozza]
Whether you’re upgrading to something bigger, moving cities for work, or need different amenities, there’s a lot that goes into the decision to sell your house.
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.
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.