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What to Budget for building an ADU/ JADU

By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty 831.295.0065 | homebylisab.com What to Budget for building an ADU/ JADU Thinking about adding an ADU or JADU unit in Santa Cruz County? This guide breaks down the key differences, local regulations, and permitting requirements you need to know before building or buying. Learn how each option impacts […]
Buying a Home, Selling Your House

🏡 Understanding ADUs, JADUs & Ohana Units in Santa Cruz County: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

🏡 Understanding ADUs, JADUs & Ohana Units in Santa Cruz County: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com As Santa Cruz County continues to attract homebuyers seeking coastal living — whether that’s Santa Cruz luxury real estate, Capitola beach homes, or Aptos oceanfront properties […]
Selling Your House

🏡 Top Issues Sellers Face When Selling Their Home in Santa Cruz (and How to Win in This Market)

By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com Selling a home in Santa Cruz County can be incredibly rewarding — but it’s not as simple as putting up a sign and waiting for offers. This is a nuanced coastal market with unique challenges that can significantly impact pricing, timing, and overall results. […]
Buying a Home

🏡 Top Issues Buyers Face When Moving to Santa Cruz (and How to Navigate Them Confidently)

By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com Moving to Santa Cruz County is a dream for many buyers — ocean views, redwood forests, laid-back luxury, and a lifestyle that feels both elevated and relaxed. But like any high-demand coastal market, Santa Cruz comes with unique challenges that buyers need to understand […]

Buying a Home What to Budget for building an ADU/ JADU By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty 831.295.0065 | homebylisab.com What to Budget for building an ADU/ JADU Thinking about adding an ADU or JADU unit in Santa Cruz County? This guide breaks down the key differences, local regulations, and permitting requirements you need to know before building or buying. Learn how each option impacts […]

Buying a Home 🏡 Understanding ADUs, JADUs & Ohana Units in Santa Cruz County: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know 🏡 Understanding ADUs, JADUs & Ohana Units in Santa Cruz County: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com As Santa Cruz County continues to attract homebuyers seeking coastal living — whether that’s Santa Cruz luxury real estate, Capitola beach homes, or Aptos oceanfront properties […]

Selling Your House 🏡 Top Issues Sellers Face When Selling Their Home in Santa Cruz (and How to Win in This Market) By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com Selling a home in Santa Cruz County can be incredibly rewarding — but it’s not as simple as putting up a sign and waiting for offers. This is a nuanced coastal market with unique challenges that can significantly impact pricing, timing, and overall results. […]

Buying a Home 🏡 Top Issues Buyers Face When Moving to Santa Cruz (and How to Navigate Them Confidently) By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com Moving to Santa Cruz County is a dream for many buyers — ocean views, redwood forests, laid-back luxury, and a lifestyle that feels both elevated and relaxed. But like any high-demand coastal market, Santa Cruz comes with unique challenges that buyers need to understand […]

Lifestyle 🤍 Top 7 Volunteer Opportunities Near Santa Cruz (How Locals Give Back) By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com One of the first things people notice when they move to Santa Cruz County is how deeply connected the community is. This is a place where people care — about the ocean, the land, animals, neighbors, and future generations. As a top-producing local Realtor®, […]

Lifestyle 🌲 Top 6 Hiking Trails Near Santa Cruz (Local Favorites for Ocean Views & Redwoods) By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com One of the greatest luxuries of living in Santa Cruz County isn’t just the coastline — it’s the fact that within minutes, you can step into towering redwoods, coastal bluffs, and wide-open spaces that feel a world away from everyday life. As a local, […]

Lifestyle 🐾 Top 6 Dog-Friendly Beaches Near Santa Cruz (Where Locals Actually Go) 🐾 Top 6 Dog-Friendly Beaches Near Santa Cruz (Where Locals Actually Go) By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com One of the first things many of my clients ask when moving to Santa Cruz County is: “Where can I take my dog to the beach?” And I love that question — […]

Lifestyle 10 Things Every New Santa Cruz County Resident Should Do in Their First 30 Days 10 Things Every New Santa Cruz County Resident Should Do in Their First 30 Days By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty📲 831.295.0065 | 🌐 homebylisab.com Moving to Santa Cruz County isn’t just a relocation — it’s a lifestyle shift.Whether you’ve landed in a Capitola beach home, an Aptos oceanfront retreat, or a Neighborhood in […]

Buying a Home Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty 831.295.0065 | homebylisab.com If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial […]

Selling Your House Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty 831.295.0065 | homebylisab.com Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers. Winter is different. With fewer homes […]

Lifestyle Santa Cruz Luxury Neighborhoods Every Buyer Should Know By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty 831.295.0065 | homebylisab.com Santa Cruz County is famous for surf culture — but luxury buyers know the coastline hides some incredible upscale neighborhoods with world-class homes. Here are my top picks. 🌅 1. West Cliff Drive Iconic, prestigious, breathtaking. West Cliff offers: ✔ Direct ocean views ✔ Coastal […]

Lifestyle Why Santa Cruz County Is the Perfect Place to Start Living Your California Life By Lisa Bibbee | Coldwell Banker Realty 831.295.0065 | homebylisab.com 🌊 Welcome to a Life That Feels Like a Permanent Vacation When people ask me, “Lisa, what’s it really like living in Santa Cruz County?” I always say the same thing: It feels like your life finally matches who you’ve always wanted to be. Whether […]

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