Homeownership

home.with.bailey JUST SOLD ✨ 2200 Pelican Crest, Santa Cruz! A huge win for my clients as they just closed on their dream right here in Santa Cruz UNDER ASKING! This home checked all the boxes and then some… and the location? Top tier! Thanks to a great lending team at Bayfed & smooth collaboration with the listing agent to make some dreams come true quickly and efficiently! Simply put, this is what it’s all about. So excited to watch my clients turn this home into their own! Congratulations Shay & Joey!! 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County home since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain sanctuaries - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic 02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM me & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle Buyer representation: @home.with.bailey Listing representation: @samolden831agent

home.with.bailey Looking back, February closed out full of great memories, even better views, community, new listings, some challanges and very happy new beginnings. I can’t believe everything that’s happened this month. Excited to see where march goes🤍 xoxo, bailey

home.with.bailey Actual easy living in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Low maintenance, high speed internet, public water, no septic, no stairs, no carpet, updated kitchen & bathrooms, private patio with sweeping mountain vistas, and a wide, flat walkable neighborhood. This is 101 Culligan Ct, Boulder Creek- coming soon under $600,000. I have a fantastic lender offering an amazing incentive for first time buyers, covering a majority of closing costs. With as little as 3% down, you can buy this home all in under $25K as a FIRST TIME buyer. Yes, you read that right. Send me a DM & ask me how. 101 Culligan Ct, Boulder Creek 2 bedroom | 2 bathrooms | COMING SOON 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County home since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain sanctuaries - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic 02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM me & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey All houses DON’T work for all people! Lots of my clients first think about how big of a house they want when they decide to buy… but one thing I coach them on is HOW do they want to live within that space? Take sight lines for example. Families with young kids tend to want clear site lines from the kitchen to the living or play area to keep an eye on everyone. Whereas those with teens or no kids often care less about this type of view. Every person’s individual home buying journey is very different, there’s no right or wrong! But knowing what you DO want makes for an enjoyable and stress-free home buying experience- and a great realtor can help you figure all this stuff out 🤍 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County home since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain sanctuaries - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic 02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM me & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey Helping with life’s biggest transitions is what my job is really all about ✨💪🏼 This is the story of the Duck House we sold recently, 548 River Rd, Boulder Creek. Not just support, but I am also eyes, ears, nose and hands on the ground - especially when my clients are not local. If you have a home with history that you are looking to sell, give me a call. You can read this seller’s full review on google! 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County home since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain sanctuaries - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic 02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM me & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey Our interests & hobbies define us as much as our careers 🖤 If you are also a metalhead in Santa Cruz County, let’s be friends 🤗

home.with.bailey Buying a home doesn’t have to be overwhelming! With over a decade working with families to find their dream home, here’s what I often see people get wrong, that I coach them thru: -Waiting for the Perfect Market Waiting for prices or rates to drop often causes buyers to miss good opportunities. The market has shifted, and timing looks different in 2026. -Relying on Automated Valuations Online estimates do not reflect condition, competition, or local demand. Buyers need real data and local context. -Thinking They Can Outwait Competition Buyer activity patterns today reward preparation and decisiveness, not hesitation. -Skipping Pre Approval Until Finding a Home Waiting to get pre approved slows offers down and can cause sellers to overlook buyers entirely. -Lowballing Because It Used to Work Aggressive low offers often backfire and reduce negotiating power in today’s market. -Believing Every Home Will Be Cheaper Later Long term supply challenges continue to influence prices and affordability in many areas. -OH AND THE BIGGEST ONE Only relying on information you see on the internet! Seriously, if you have a goal of homeownership tips like this are a great start, but you really need to talk with a local expert in your area. So if you’re in Santa Cruz County, let’s have a chat and make your home ownership goals actually happen 🤗 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County home since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain sanctuaries - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic 02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM me & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey Luxury isn’t just about price tag. It’s about scarcity and desirability. In Santa Cruz County, luxury means location, views, and privacy that can’t be replicated. Don’t look at just 2 years of data. Look at price per square foot trends over 10 years. Markets cycle, but irreplaceable features hold value. The best ROI? Properties with unique features that can’t be built again: Waterfront or coastal proximity Panoramic mountain/ocean views Historic significance or architectural pedigree Land that’s protected from future development In our market, coastal proximity and tech money from Silicon Valley drive long-term appreciation. But you have to buy strategically, not emotionally. Want to analyze luxury market data for your specific target area? DM me and I’ll send you what I’m seeing right now. 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County home since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain sanctuaries - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic 02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate #SantaCruzRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #WealthBuilding #RealEstateInvesting #SantaCruzLuxury InvestmentProperty RealEstateStrategy