With October coming to a close, the fall season is officially upon us. This means an influx of pumpkin-flavored baked goods, hot apple cider, and spooky movies.

But that’s not all:

Fall is an excellent time of year to sell your Santa Cruz home. As the holidays quickly approach, buyers who have been waiting all summer for the perfect new home will be more eager to find a property that fits their needs.

While buyers will have less autumnal options in terms of Santa Cruz real estate inventory, it’s important to use the fall season to your advantage as a home seller. Allow your home to stand out from the crowd with unique curb appeal and cozy accoutrements.

Here are some tips for staging your Santa Cruz home this fall to help ensure a quick

Looking for a change of scenery?

Just south of Rio del Mar lies the coastal gem of Seascape, along with its gorgeous selection of elegant homes bordering the beachfront.

If you dream of waking up to sprawling ocean views and vibrant greenbelt parkways, Seascape real estate was made for you.

These lavish Seascape homes for sale present the rare opportunity to revel in West Coast beauty, while maintaining convenient distance to every amenity you might desire, including top-rated restaurants, golf courses, grocery stores, and schools.

Gorgeous Seascape Real Estate

Boasting the largest inventory of beachfront homes in the entire Santa Cruz region, Seascape homes for sale are the perfect solution for those seeking the everpresent

Seacliff Beach Getaway

This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo is in a great location near Seacliff State Beach, conveniently close to Highway 1 and Aptos cafés, stores, and restaurants. The living/dining room features easy-care laminate floors.

A fireplace with a brick hearth and arched frame add warmth to the room, while an angled two-story ceiling adds light and a feeling of space. The dining area looks through sliding doors to the fenced private patio and includes an alcove with built-in shelves and a discreet desk set-up that can be tucked away when not in use.

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Sleek Design Features & A Highly Livable Floorplan

The well-lit kitchen has clean white cabinets and appliances, contrasting with sleek granite

Eco-friendly Elegance

This second-story Capitola condo is on a sunny, private corner over a two-car shared garage and surrounded by quiet streets and well-maintained landscaping. A spacious deck with plenty of room for container gardening and extra entertaining frames the entrance.

Inside, skylights and windows with plantation shutters add natural light to the living room, playing off the recessed lights and warm, new cork floors. A ceiling fan circulates the ocean breezes.

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Wonderfully Elegant Interior Features

The open kitchen/dining area adjacent to the living room has a dining nook and separate breakfast bar, custom Sequoia wood cabinets (including several with glass doors that surround built-in wine

Modern Aptos Condo

This attractive 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in Aptos is full of special touches that make the most of the space and setting. The open living/dining room has laminate floors, a dramatic angled ceiling that extends to the second floor, and light from many sources: large windows, sliding doors to a deck, skylights, and recessed lights.

A cozy gas fireplace nestles in its tile hearth, warming both the living and dining rooms from two sides.

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Incredible Interior Features Throughout

The kitchen has bright white cabinets, offset by concrete counters and sleek stainless appliances, including an under-cabinet microwave to free up more counter space. The kitchen opens to the dining room and has a

I understand—it's easy to fall in love with Santa Cruz.

For me, it's the amazing beaches and ocean views that make this a great place to own a home, but I'm always surprised by the seemingly endless list of reasons that people have for staying here.

Whether it's touring our local surf spots, or the wineries nestled in redwood-covered hills, there's something for everyone in Santa Cruz. So, it's no surprise that out-of-town buyers are increasingly looking to Santa Cruz for that dream vacation home.

If this sounds like you, let's take a moment to put aside dreams of family BBQs, sightseeing trips, and lazy beach days.

Buying a second property is an important decision, so here are three questions that you should consider before buying a Santa

October is almost here, which means apple cider and pumpkin spice are everywhere you turn. With autumn officially upon us, it’s time to settle in to some cozy fall-centered activities.

If your calendar is currently lacking autumnal spirit, the Santa Cruz community has you covered. Here are 6 great fall events in Santa Cruz 2018 for you and your family to enjoy.

1. Farm Fest October 2018

When: October 6th from 3-6PM

Where: Costanoa Commons Farm

Farm fun awaits you at the Costanoa Commons Farm…

Costanoa Commons Farm welcomes the Santa Cruz community to Farm Fest 2018: an afternoon filled with friends, food, drink and music.

Perfect for kids, Farm Fest offers face-painting and art projects in the creativity barn, along with tours of