Sonoma County Blog

Average Sonoma Home Prices
by davesonoma
Rising home prices are a popular topic for homeowners. Not so much for renters and others trying to buy property in a challenging market. This century witnessed prices plummet in 2008 after the financial crisis. Since the market bottom in 2011 prices have shown a steady rise year over year. Covid helped shape a new […]
Luxury Homes in Sonoma County
by davesonoma
Sonoma County continues to be a favorite destination of smart buyers willing to pay a premium price for the wine country lifestyle. Many are successful and financially prudent Bay Area residents looking for second homes that will turn into their primary residence when they retire. Other highly-qualified buyers are looking for an additional residence or […]
Costs of Living with Fire
by davesonoma
Water and Power Living in fire prone areas requires planning and adaptation. New houses, in particular, have to meet stricter codes for fire sprinkler systems. It’s not just the sprinklers that add cost, but the entire water supply system which has to be larger to provide enough water for the sprinklers to work as designed. […]

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