Sonoma & Marin County Real Estate Blog

12 Sassy Tips For Frustrated Home BuyersHow to Stop Going to Open Houses and Buy YOUR Home in 6 WeeksAre you stuck in the open house loop, feeling like you're auditioning for a reality show titled "House Hunters: Endless Edition"? Frustrated with rejected offers and…

Sonoma and Marin Market Stats | February 2026 Take Away:The luxury market in Sonoma County is FLAT. Sonoma from $2M to $3M. Only 6 properties sold in January. This price point is definitely a buyer opportunity.Marin luxury market between $2M and $3M is on fire! Don't…

Why Buying Your First Home in Sonoma County Is About the Long Game Happy buyers got their offer accepted, and I could not be more delighted for them. They are a young couple with a new baby who just secured their first home in Sonoma County. Like many first-time buyers in…

Selling a Sonoma County Trust Property from Out of State: The No-Filter GuideBy Annalise Demuth AKA #thenofilterrealtor | Founder, Downsize Without Overwhelm Being named a trustee is an honor, but selling a house from 1,000 miles away is a logistical nightmare.I recently…

Mystery Wine Tasting Sessions with Annalise DemuthOnce or twice a quarter I'll be hosting a 'mystery' wine tasting session for my clients and friends, buy invitation only. The mystery part is I pick the wine maker based an interest in wine styles from other regions of the…

6 Must Do's for Sellers in a Flat MarketIn today's Sonoma County and Marin County market, where there are more active properties than pending properties and the buyer pool is pretty much asleep, these 5 seller must do's will help attract the right ready, willing and able…

How to Buy a Sonoma County Home for Investors To Flip Sonoma County is home to beaches, mountain hiking, artisan wineries, canoeing, river rafting, touristy downtowns (Petaluma, Sonoma and Healdsburg) and the food... my friend, the food. But I digress.... beside all…

“I Think I Can Do This”: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Victory in Sonoma County-Despite the OddsThe first thing Carmen ever said to me on the phone was simple, quiet, and powerful:“I think I can do this.”She wasn’t in her 20s or 30s.She wasn’t flush with cash or…

This is a story about honoring the vision of someone I'd never met and a hippie re-awakening while selling a loved family home.When I first visited the sellers of 17900 Santa Rosa Ave, three things were very clear to me:this home was loved and full of memories by grieving…

Why You Should Get a Solar Inspection Before You Sell Your Sonoma County HomeIf you’re selling a home in Sonoma County and it has solar panels, congratulations—you’re already ahead of the curve. Solar systems are a major selling point for buyers who care about energy…