Homeownership

home.with.bailey Think of all the sandwiches you could get at Bottega del Lago over on Portola Drive 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County sanctuary since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain retreats - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic#02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM “TOURS” & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey Welcome to 230 Fern Rock Way 😍 The redwood views from the custom kitchen is sending me!!! Luxury in the Santa Cruz Mountains looks like this. ✨🏠✨🏠✨ If you want to tour this property, text / call me at (831) 337-8232 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County sanctuary since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain retreats - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic#02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM “TOURS” & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey The reply was kind of hilarious 🤭 In no particular order… 🌊 Westside – That effortlessly cool friend who surfs before work, has a killer vinyl collection, and somehow always knows about the best taco spot before it gets popular. Drives a vintage Bronco. 🎨 Eastside – Your artsy friend who hosts dinner parties with mismatched chairs, grows their own vegetables, and has strong opinions about local politics. Rides a bike everywhere and it’s definitely a statement. 🧘‍♀️ Aptos – Suburban mom energy but make it beachy. Drives a Volvo, kids go to good schools, still wears Patagonia to brunch. Actually has their shit together. 🏄‍♂️ Pleasure Point – Surf bro who actually has money. Wears the same Volcom hoodie from 2003 but owns a $2M house. Checks the buoy report before checking their email. Will argue about the best burrito spot. 🍺 Live Oak – The practical one who bought the “fixer” everyone told them not to, actually fixed it, and now has the best backyard parties. Always has good beer in the fridge. 🌴 Seabright – The quiet cool kid who lives by the beach but doesn’t make it their whole personality. Walks their dog at the harbor daily, has a surprisingly nice house you didn’t know about. Low-key wealthy. 🍷 Soquel – That friend who chose space over beach access and doesn’t regret it. Has fruit trees, a real yard, and hosts Thanksgiving. Quietly winning at life while everyone else fights for parking. 🏔️ Scotts Valley – Moved here “for the schools” and the garage space. Secretly misses the beach but won’t admit it. Has a Costco membership they use religiously. 🐓 Santa Cruz Mountains – The off-grid friend who’s either a tech millionaire or lives in a yurt - no in-between. Has chickens. Wants to be a hobbit in the woods. Takes Highway 9 like it’s a personality trait. ☕ Downtown – That friend who refuses to grow up, is a little freaky and you kind of love them for it. Walks everywhere, knows all the baristas by name, complains about parking but doesn’t own a car. What do you think… accurate? #movingtosantacruz #santacruzrealtor #santacruzrealestate

home.with.bailey Just in case you needed the reminder, diversity is a good thing. There’s a home for everyone. I’m here to help you find yours. xoxo, bailey #inclusivitymatters #diversityisbeautiful #santacruzrealestate #santacruzrealtor

home.with.bailey #sorrynotsorry … you need to hear this 😝 I can’t tell you how many people I talk to who feel guilty about wanting to move after 5 years. Like they failed somehow because they didn’t find their “forever home” on the first try. But think about it; your 27 year-old self buying a 2-bed condo? She’s not the same person as your 36-year-old self with two kids and a dog. And that’s completely normal. The house that gets you in the game isn’t supposed to be the house you retire in. Real estate builds generational wealth when you USE it. Not when you’re emotionally married to one property for 30 years. So if you’re sitting in your first home thinking “this isn’t quite right anymore”… GOOD. That means you’re growing. And your housing should grow with you. As your realtor? My job is to make sure each move gets you closer to the life you actually want. Not just a different address. 📌SAVE this reel to help you on your future home buying journey & reference later. 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County sanctuary since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain retreats - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic#02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM “TOURS” & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey Going to that open house doesn’t mean you’re buying that house. Or any house. Not yet, anyway. What it means is you’re growing up in the best way! You’re allowing yourself to dream bigger, to explore what’s possible, to take your future seriously enough to show up for it. Maybe you’re not ready to move next month. Maybe you’re a year out, or two. But walking through homes in neighborhoods you’re curious about? That’s not window shopping. That’s research. That’s preparation. That’s you being intentional about the next chapter instead of letting it happen to you. I’ve watched people sit on the sidelines for years saying “not yet,” only to realize later they could’ve been building equity, creating the lifestyle they wanted, or positioning themselves in a market that got away from them. And I’ve also watched people walk through a dozen homes before finding the one that made them say “ok, THIS is what I’ve been working toward.” You won’t regret educating yourself. You won’t regret getting clear on what you actually want. You won’t regret starting to take yourself (and your goals) seriously. So yeah, go to the open house. Not because you have to buy. But because you’re someone who shows up for their own life. And when you’re ready to talk real numbers, real timelines, and real possibilities? I’ll be here to give it to you straight. No pressure, no real estate jargon, just honest guidance. 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County sanctuary since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain retreats - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic#02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM “TOURS” & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey Woohoo!! Celebrating a BIG win with the LARGEST home sale in all of Boulder Creek this year…. Knocked $200K off the price for my buyers too 💪🤪 This isn’t just a home, but a heritage estate & I can’t think of anyone else who is a better match for it than my clients. That’s truly the best feeling. From the setting, the atmosphere, the preserved original mid mod architecture- it’s in a league of its own. I think this is my favorite house of 2025! Congratulations MJ & Luke!! THE BACKSTORY: My buyers were relocating from across the country and needed someone they could trust to be their eyes, ears & nose on the ground. Virtual showings, inspector recommendations, the full service works. We found a home they loved. Then came lending hurdles that could’ve killed the deal. But we problem-solved our way through every single one. Now they’re in their dream home, well under budget. Sometimes the best clients find you on social media. 16580 Jamison Creek Rd, Boulder Creek. Originally listed for $1,900,000 Bailey’s clients bought for $1,700,000 Ask me how I can do this for you too. 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County sanctuary since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain retreats - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic#02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM “TOURS” & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle

home.with.bailey This charming 2 bedroom home under $575K will do 😝 Obsessed with the gardening haven of a yard, and the super convenient location less than 15 mins to Santa Cruz! 234 Caledonium Ave, Ben Lomond Discover more at my link in bio 🔗✨ 𓅯 bailey copley realtor® |📱(831) 337-8232 Helping people find their Santa Cruz County sanctuary since 2016 ✨from coastal vibes to mountain retreats - I’ve got your back 𓅯 BC ESTATES & HOMES CA lic#02148293 | powered by @roomrealestate Want the real neighborhood scoop? 👀 DM “TOURS” & I’ll send you my insider walk-throughs 🏘️ #santacruzrealtor #santacruzmountains #movingtocalifornia #santacruzrealestate #mountainlifestyle