| Your Monthly Newsletter from Michele Replogle - June 2025 |
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The Giant Dipper, the Big Dipper, the roller coaster, lots of names for one of the funnest rides. My first time on this ride was in second grade. We got to go to the Boardwalk every year at the end of the school year. It has come a long way now, with great safety restraints. My second-grade ride had a leather belt barely holding us in. I am a huge fan, and we go at least once a summer, if not more. If you don't ride the rides, just walking the Boardwalk is fun, and the ice cream is good too!
On that subject, the real estate market is pretty much the same way: ups and downs and curves. Right now, we are dipping into a buyer's market in terms of inventory; it is really filling up. What remains is to see if prices will dip as well.
If you have a chance, try to get down to the Boardwalk and take a ride or two! It is summer all year long there! |
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| Seller Secrets Seminar - Free |
| Thinking about selling your long-time home? Are you ready to start a new chapter in a new home? We know that letting go of a place you've called home for so long can be emotional and challenging. That's where we come in to support you every step of the way.
Join us at our Seller Secrets Seminar, we'll cover everything you need to know about selling your home, from preparing it for the market to closing the deal. Plus, you'll have the chance to meet our team and ask any questions you may have.
Saturday, June 28 | 10–11 AM Saturday, July 26 | 10–11 AM Saturday, August 16 | 10–11 AM
620 Capitola Ave, Capitola
We have been having these every month and the feedback has been great. People learn the selling process. Very informative! Join us! We look forward to seeing you.
Light bites and beverages will be provided.
No registration necessary. |
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| | Join Park Docent Richard James on a tour of the Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. |
| Quail Hollow Ranch 800 Quail Hollow Road Felton |
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| | | | | Come hear stories about the filming of “The One-Way Trail,” a silent movie shot in Aptos in 1919 with scenes of Aptos Village and the Loma Prieta Lumber Mill in the Betty Leonard Community Room of the Aptos Branch Library. |
| Aptos Branch Library 7695 Soquel Drive Aptos |
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| june 14th 11 AM - 4 PM FREE |
| | Celebrate all things aquatic at Seacliff State Beach with ocean-themed art vendors and info booths, kids’ activities, live music, and local food trucks! Park in the upper lot and make your way down the wooden stairs to enjoy a car-free experience at this beachside event. Parking is $10 and helps support the park. |
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| | | June 21st 11 am - 5:00 Pm FREE |
| | Pleasure Point will be buzzing with energy as the community comes together for the annual Pleasure Point Street Fair! This free event offers something for everyone - live music, kids' activities, local vendors, delicious food, a beer garden, and more. |
| Portola Dr between 38th and 41st Ave, Santa Cruz |
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| As of early April 2025, market conditions remain volatile amid rising interest rates, shaken consumer confidence, and broader financial uncertainty. Mortgage rates climbed significantly in 2023 and early 2024, briefly easing before surging again in early 2025 following new tariffs and immigration policies. These changes are expected to increase home construction costs, though the administration suggests long-term benefits.
Despite uncertainty, Bay Area markets, including Santa Cruz, saw strong activity through March 2025, with increased sales volume, more active listings, and notable price reductions. However, closed-sales data still reflects pre-shock conditions, making it a lagging indicator of recent economic shifts. |
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| Average Sales Price Reflecting a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year* |
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| | | Increase in Sales Volume 116 single-family homes sold in April 2025* |
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| | | Average Days on Market A decrease of 7 days from the same period last year* |
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| | 4 BD 3 BA 2737 SF $2,299,000 |
| 111 Esmeralda Drive has hygge (pronouced hoo-guh) this is defined as a quality of coziness, comfort and feeling of contentment or well-being. Hoo-Guh is living in a gorgeous home with stunning forest and hillside views. You will look forward to cooking in your large kitchen, turning on music with the built-in surround sound stereo system. The ultra modern kitchen has, recessed lighting, up-to-date appliances at the ready, pantry cabinets, deep drawers for all your cooking needs. The evenings are magical in Carbonera want to cook outside? enjoy the BBQ area, dine by the fire light. Work from home, in the private office. Take your short commute through the family room/rumpus/home gym area. Upstairs enjoys 4 spacious bedrooms one with loft space, the primary bedroom has two walk in closets, spa like bath and picture perfect views from your bed! Backyard is a gardeners delight, fruit trees too! AND outdoor shower, Solar, full two car garage, tool room, laundry room and wine cellar. Close to highway 17, minutes to downtown Santa Cruz, the location could not be better. Carbonera is a great neighborhood, amazing climate, all tucked away in a sweet cul-de-sac. Not a drive by, get in this home. Description written by a human, AI, could never describe how impressive this home is! Come SEE! |
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| | 41 Grandview Street, Unit 1604 |
| 2 BD 2 BA 915 SF $749,000 |
| This Easy, Breezy, light & bright 2 bedroom / 2 bath top floor condo features a spacious open floorplan, granite counters, stainless appliances, cherry cabinets, contemporary fixtures, balcony with ocean peek, fireplace, a shared garage, washer and dryer are in the unit in a laundry closet that has lots of storage, two hall closets and three primary bedroom closets! Newer carpet. Fire was added from photographer, recommend an inspection before use. The garage is attached and can be accessed from the doorway in the unit. Also just a few blocks to bus line to UCSC. Easy commute location too. Situated close to Natural Bridges & north coast beaches, pump track and trails to Wilder Ranch, Swift Street Commons, The West End Tap Room, New Leaf, wineries, great restaurants, farmers market, shopping & UCSC. If you would like to live in a lovely, contemporary space in a convenient Santa Cruz location, look no further...you've found it! SEAS the day! |
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Ready to achieve your next real estate goal? |
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Learn about Santa Cruz real estate and more! My YouTube channel has updates, home buying, home selling tips, and insights. |
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| | Michele Replogle
Broker Associate DRE#01454037 M: 831.818.7372 michele.replogle@compass.com |
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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. |
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