David Morrell's Blog

  I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting. The table represents aggregated values based on MLS data for the specified date. Housing Inventory Snapshot February 28, 2011   Average List Price Median List Price Average Days On Market Santa Cruz County, ...

Beach Retreat 1534 Dolphin Drive, Rio Del Mar/Seascape, CA 95003 12 Photos 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath1215 SF Tour # 2351808   Ideally situated in the back of the complex near the pool & greenbelt, nestled amongst million dollar homes. Walk to the beach, Seascape Resort, tennis, golf, schools & shopping. Fe...

By Wendy Koch, USA TODAY     The Earth Advantage Institute, a non-profit research group, expects green homes this year to become more affordable and energy efficient such as this Passive House-certified home built by Bilyeu Homes in Salem, Ore. CAPTION Courtesy of Earth Advantage Institute What w...

  Is It Time To Buy? Is It Time To Sell? These are difficult questions, especially in an uncertain market.  There are so many statistics pouring in right now, and so many variables to consider.  Buyers and sellers are being told that interest rates may go up soon, that these may be unprecedented ...

Very few properties become available in this prime Seabright location. Long term rental history make this a safe and secure investment opportunity. When purchased in 2005, the current owner upgraded the plumbing, appliances, the bathrooms, and landscaped with a drip irrigation system. Four separa...

 Scotts Valley Four-plex $990,000.00  106 San Augustine, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 12 Photos 8 Bed, 4.0 Bath3578 SF Tour # 2216683   This premier location and a long term rental history make this an ideal investment. The four units feature large bedrooms and each has upgrades as well as a private ...

 Gavilan Hills Ranch $950,000.00  941 Lewis Road, Royal Oaks, CA 95076 13 Photos 4 Bed, 3.0 Bath2000 SF Tour # 2272289   This serene Royal Oaks property encompasses forty acres of pasture land, meadows, gentle trails and a wooded hillside. Its current uses includes 17 horses in pasture, two trai...

 Hidden Oaks' Finest $280,000.00  111 Bean Creek Road, Unit 76, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 11 Photos 2 Bed, 2.0 Bath970 SF Tour # 2358738   This clean and well-appointed upstairs unit is conveniently located next to Hidden Oaks' Finest shopping center and just steps from the spa. The Hidden Oaks co...

 End of the Cul-de-Sac & Close to the Beach! $555,000.00  780 Tanner Court, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 16 Photos 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath2043 SF Tour # 2314162   This well-built, light-filled home features an open floor plan and three large bedrooms, as well as a separate office connected to your master suite....

 Exquisite Ocean Estate $2,950,000.00  122 Fourth Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 30 Photos 4 Bed, 6.0 Bath4500 SF Tour # 2333533   This exquisite home is nestled above the Santa Cruz Harbor & Seabright Beach in an exclusive enclave of the City’s finest homes. Every room has been fashioned with sop...