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A "vacation rental eligible" home in Sonoma County is one that legally qualifies for a short-term rental permit on the day you buy it. Permits do not transfer on residential properties. Here is exactly what eligibility means in 2026 and how to identify it.
Sonoma County's spring market got busier without getting more expensive. Across March through May, closed sales rose in every price segment year-over-year while active inventory fell in every price segment, yet the median sold price stayed essentially flat everywhere. The…
None of Sonoma County's cities are currently open to new vacation rental permits on regular single-family homes. Healdsburg, Sonoma, and Windsor have bans; Santa Rosa is maxed out on distance rules. Eligibility lives in the unincorporated county, with two narrow city…

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Guides To Sonoma County Real Estate

Whether you own a home in Sonoma County or are looking to either buy a second home or move here from the Bay Area, we have a series of videos that will help you learn about the area, what to expect and think through the best places to live

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Meet the Team

Jonathan Bruington and David Hargreaves created BruingtonHargreaves in late 2022 to build on their success over the past few years as the highest performing individual agents in W Real Estate. Their shared philosophy of delivering the best possible service to clients, combined with their drive and enthusiasm to give their best in everything they do, makes them a great team to have on your side. Over the past year, they have completed over 60 transactions with a combined value of over $70M in sales across Sonoma County. In 2024, Erika Frey joined the team, further strengthening their expertise and enhancing the client experience.