Farms + Festivals + Fun
For the first time since COVID, the monthly Rockin’ Pop-Up will be held in person at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History on Saturday! “Geology Gents” Graham and Gavin will be on-site to discuss geology and identify 1-3 rocks you have at home that you want to learn a little more about. Round up the kids for a fun afternoon of rock talk!
This weekend make your daydream a reality at this family festival held at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds: a full day of DJs, dancing, artists, food trucks, and movies! Bring a blanket for a picnic on the lawn, then enjoy movies after dark.
Farm Discovery at Live Earth is hosting a Family Farm Walk where you can learn about organic farm life. Meet chicks, pygmy goats, a pig, and even a cow named Bella! After walking the grounds, relax for a picnic near the garden.
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Join us in welcoming our new admin, Jessica! There is no doubt that the Strock team is growing, and we’re so glad to have a new key member who will help support that growth, making sure our processes are streamlined and our agents are getting the partnership that makes each transaction a breeze. Before working with the Strock team, Jess was an ultra-organized admin in the insurance space. Now she is part of our kick-ass admin team and working towards getting her own Real Estate License – welcome aboard Jess!
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This townhome is gorgeous inside and out – and we’re definitely eyeing that outdoor patio for future summer night hangouts. Plus it’s walking distance to some of the hottest businesses in town, like The Beer Mule, Aloha Hola, and Ritual Ride Studio. You can pretty much spend every summer evening over at The Hangar (and why wouldn’t you?). Back at home, you have a tastefully updated 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom that’s just the right size for a couple working from home or a growing family. So, will it be a night in or a night out? Either is the right choice.
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 1,635 SF | $679,000
Savor every hour of sunlight at this gated home in Day Valley. Gorgeous hickory floors ground the vaulted ceilings, numerous skylights, & huge French doors that open to a massive deck. The kitchen is the centerpiece of the room, with a continent rather than an island, black walnut kitchen cabinets, & under-counter lighting. Downstairs, a remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, a full bathroom, a bedroom, & huge living room offers a totally separate space for the kids. If you’re looking for something more removed, your private 1.5 acres feature an auxiliary building for your personal office, yoga studio, or art studio. Make the most of every day at this Day Valley stunner.
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3,123 SF | 1.5 Acres | $1,900,000
Thank you for your kind words. We loved working with you!
“Gabrielle is a true professional. From the start, she was easy to work with, promptly responded to all calls and texts, and listened to what our needs were in pursuit of finding us our first home. She also connected us with an amazing loan broker and stayed in constant communication with everybody involved to ensure there were no surprises with our loan approval. She kept us disciplined and on track by following up on our “to-do list”. When we found the right home for us in this impossible, highly competitive market, there were already multiple offers on the table. The seller’s agent was not a local realtor, and no personal connections could weigh in on the outcome here. Gaby stepped into overdrive mode and immediately started building a rapport with the seller’s agent. We were able to put together an offer that we felt comfortable with. Gaby made sure the offer was presented in an attractive light. Behind the scenes, we were racing against time and Gaby stayed with us throughout the process into the late hours on a Sunday night. Gaby made sure to discuss the pros and cons, risks, and timelines pertaining to our offer. Our offer was accepted! Again, we went into full work mode right away. She made it a priority to ensure we met all the deadlines. She stayed on top of every checklist, and every inspection and ensured our loan was moving along smoothly. We had the keys to our new home within 3 weeks of making the offer. After we closed on the house, Gaby continued to stay in contact and followed up a few times after we had already settled in. I expected our first-time home purchase to encounter a bunch of bumps and bruises. Fortunately, Gaby made sure the process was so smooth that it made us want to do it all over again! We are truly grateful and love our new home!”
