Posts from: Buyers

In March 2026, 26.2% of Sonoma County home sales closed in cash. See which towns lead the cash market and where Bay Area buyers can still compete

A permit-eligible Healdsburg vacation rental is being offered for $2M in Anthropic stock — a $500,000 discount — in one of Sonoma County's tightest STR markets. 

Windsor's Q1 2026 housing market saw the median price rise 7% to $830,000 while closed sales fell 49%. Here's what it really means for buyers and sellers

New listings in Sonoma County fell 41% in April 2026 versus a year ago. We break down what is driving it, by city and price range, and what buyers and sellers should do

Marin's luxury absorption nearly doubled while Sonoma County's stayed at 5.6%. Why velocity, not price, is the real story for Bay Area buyers and sellers.

Building a 4,000 sq ft custom home in Sonoma County now runs $650–$1,000 per square foot all-in for 2026. This 2026 update breaks down lot selection (burn lots, septic, well considerations), 13 real cost categories pulled from a $2.9 million Santa Rosa build, and the…

Q1 2026 data shows Healdsburg and Sonoma real estate markets moving in opposite directions. What the numbers mean for Wine Country buyers and sellers now

Why six Sonoma County homes aren't selling in 2026: real addresses from Healdsburg to Santa Rosa, pricing mistakes, zoning changes, and seller psychology

Santa Rosa's Q1 2026 real estate market split sharply by price. Under $1M is back in seller's territory. Over $2M has 15 months of inventory. Here is why.

A Healdsburg weekend itinerary from a local: where to eat, drink, bike, and hike across two perfectly paced days in Sonoma County's wine country town

Honest local guide to living in Healdsburg — the food, the outdoors, the community, and the practical surprises that come with moving to wine country.