Gregg's Santa Cruz Real Estate Blog

What is a Veteran? Today is a day of remembrance for many. For many school kids it is just another day off. A day to play and have fun. No worries, no getting up early, nothing that relates to the meaning of the day. On the surface many of us are used to the word veteran. There is veteran news ma...

Sea Breeze Tavern and Corralitos Brewery team up in Rio Del Mar for Octoberfest Well the Sea Breeze Tavern Octoberfest at Rio Del Mar was not what I expected, because I did not know exactly what to expect. What I found was a delight had by all in such a great setting. The good folks at the Tavern...

Santa Cruz has like many cities always had a healthy ideal, but getting everyone on the same page is difficult. Many know they should quit or not do things, but do so anyway. So in SANTA CRUZ, Calif., starting Monday, a new smoking ban goes into effect that is fairly tough. Smokers won't be allow...

The Santa Cruz real estate market has been showing signs of life all over with more showings and activity. We have been seeing  health in the Santa Cruz market, in most all areas, exept the high end. The south county area has been red hot for Santa Cruz county home buyers and investors. I have be...

Well it is interesting but not surprising, that with falling prices, that homes are more affordable throughout California. This is a trend happening all over the state. While many people hoped that Santa Cruz real estate prices would fall further, the reality is that the Santa Cruz homes I have b...

Santa Cruz, California is a pretty little beach town. We are busy in our lives and many still drive around with their phones to their ears. Evidently they didn't get the law change last time and there is a new change coming January 1.2009. To read more of this Cell Phone Law of 2009 follow the li...

The Santa Cruz Yacht Club is hosting it's annual lighted boat parade in the Santa Cruz, Ca harbor. This event is fun for all and it a free event. As it is done at night, be sure to dress warmly,mittens and scarves. I find that unless you bike there, to bring quarters to feed the meters. I would a...

Solar power is one of those intriguing things.We have been using the sun for warmth for millions of years. Without it we don't exist, too much of it and we are toast. With the new administration, which ever one it is, an energy policy will finally be a focus. This past year has been a pivotal yea...

Santa Cruz Real Estate Home Values Santa Cruz housing medians for August 2008 show interesting information versus a year ago. As we face new lending issues, it is more critical to have experienced agents and mortgage people guiding you through your purchases. Visit Woodward O'Connor mortgage for ...

Many of us have been in the situation where we get doctors medications and recover and have drugs left over. What do we do with them? Often there are ethical and legal issues on what to do with old drugs.While they may not be old in the sense they are past their use date, they may really be just ...