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1. Santa Cruz Landmark Buildings
There are some buildings in Santa Cruz, California that can be called true landmarks for the Santa Cruz area. This article explores some of those buildings.... |
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2. History of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk every year, but few are aware of its rich history. This article explores the history of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in detail.... |
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3. History of Watsonville, California
Watsonville, California is a quiet little town in southern Santa Cruz, County. This article explores its rich history.... |
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4. History of Capitola, California
Many people come to Capitola, California on vacation, but few of them realize its rich history. This article explores that history to lift the veil of secrecy.... |
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5. History of Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley is considered by many to be a distant suburb of Silicon Valley. But there is much more to the story of Scotts Valley. Read on.... |
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6. Best Beaches of Santa Cruz County
This article explores the variety of incredible beaches to be found in Santa Cruz, County, California.... |
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7. Best Surf Spots in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz, California is also known as "Surf City, USA." This article explores some of the best surfing spots in Santa Cruz county.... |
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8. Best Hiking Trails of Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz, California is famous for, among other things, its natural beauty. This article explores some of the best hiking trails in Santa Cruz county.... |
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9. Finding a Good Vacation Rental in Santa Cruz
If you're planning a visit to Santa Cruz, California, you should plan on staying longer than a weekend! This article explores finding a good vacation rental property in Santa Cruz, California.... |
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10. Santa Cruz Architectural Styles
Santa Cruz, California has some amazing architecture, and this article explores some of the styles found in the area.... |
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11. Negotiating a Short Sale with Your Lender
The trickiest part of buying "pre-foreclosure" or "short sale" real estate is negotiating with the lender. This article examines this aspect of the deal.... |
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12. Student Rentals Make a Great Real Estate Investment
In a "University town" there is usually a heavy demand for rental housing. A savvy investor would do well to take advantage of this situation!... |
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13. Location is Crucial in Real Estate Investing
You've heard it a thousand times: the three most important things in real estate are location, location, and location. What is true for buying your home is also true for buying investment real estate.... |
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14. Buying Property at a Trustee's Sale/Auction
A great deal of confusion surrounds the issue of buying foreclosure real estate at the Trustee's Sale. This article explores that process.... |
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15. Buying Bank-Owned Foreclosure Real Estate
A great deal of confusion surrounds buying bank-owned REO foreclosure real estate. This article explores this process.... |
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16. Buying a Condo May Be Smarter Than Buying a House
For many types of people, a condominium may be a smarter buy than a single-family residence. This article explores this issue.... |
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17. Avoiding Foreclosure by Selling your Home First
One of the best ways for a person facing foreclosure is to sell their property before it's too late.... |
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18. Marketing Real Estate in Santa Cruz
Many people think being a Realtor is an easy job - stick a "for sale" sign on the front lawn and post the property For Sale in the MLS and collect a big commission check in a few weeks or months. The reality is quite different! Read on.... |
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19. Why Invest a Santa Cruz Beach House?
There are many great benefits to owning some Santa Cruz Beach Real Estate. This article explores the ins and outs of this market segment.... |
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20. Financing the Purchase of Raw Land & Construction of a Home
Most people are not aware of the ins-and-outs of financing for single-family residence construction projects on bare land. This article provides a run-down.... |
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21. Types of Santa Cruz Real Estate
There are a variety of types of Santa Cruz Real Estate, and this article explores the main types.... |
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22. The Best Santa Cruz Attractions
Santa Cruz, California is an area of surpassing beauty and charm, which draws people from around the world to experience is abundant splendors. This article explores many of the wonderful attractions in the area.... |
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23. The Santa Cruz MLS
This article explores the Multiple Listing Service used by Realtors in Santa Cruz County, California.... |
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24. Santa Cruz County Foreclosure Real Estate
Many people are interested in buying Foreclosure Real Estate in Santa Cruz County. This article explores various aspects of the local Foreclosure Real Estate market.... |
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25. The Case for Buying a Fixer-Upper in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California is a very special area - it must be, since it has one of the highest median home prices in all of the United States! Read about what people are doing to be able to afford to buy real estate in this area.... |
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26. Choosing a Great Realtor in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California is a very diverse area, with many distinct and distinctive micro-markets. When you're looking for a Realtor in this area, be sure you know someone who can really deliver.... |
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27. Capitola Beach: A Wealth of Fun and Excitement
Capitola, California is a beautiful area about 70 miles south of San Francisco. It's a great place to spend a day, weekend, or an entire summer! Learn about what makes Capitola such a wonderful place.... |
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28. Steps to Prepare Your Home for Sale
There is a set of minimal steps that should be taken to prepare any home for sale. They are simple and affective - and very necessary.... |
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29. Cash and Credit for a Real Estate Purchase
This article discusses the cash and credit requirements for the purchase of real property.... |
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30. Determining if Land is Legally "Buildable"
In many areas of the country, planning departments have strict procedures that must be followed before they will grant a building permit. This article explores some of the requirements many counties impose.... |
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31. Selling a Home "As-Is"
What does it mean when a home is sold in California in "As Is" condition? This article explores what that means.... |
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32. Repairing a Home Before Sale
Before a seller puts a home on the market, it is a good idea to do at least some repair work to make the home look its best. This article looks at the kinds of repairs to consider doing, and which to skip.... |
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33. Valuing the Cost of Land in Santa Cruz County
A look into the cost of land in Santa Cruz County, California... |
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34. Financial Considerations in the Sale of a Home
When selling a home, there are many financial considerations you need to make. This article explores some of them.... |
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35. Put Yourself in the Buyer's Shoes
When selling your house, it's important not to think of it as your house - think of it as a buyer might think of it. This article explores some things that turn off buyers, and also things that buyers look for.... |
















