Kent + Sandoval Real Estate Team

Today is Earth Day a day to remember how fragile our planet is and how important it is to protect it. This year’s theme: Restore Our Earth. We often wonder how us as individuals can do anything meaningful or significant enough to make a difference. Truth is, by individually, we really can’t. But as we band together in small ways our impact will surely multiply! Here are 10 things if we all committed to at home would have a tremendous impact on our planet: ... Select appliances with high energy-efficiency ratings. Repair leaky faucets (Five drips a minute equals 262 gallons a year!). Use reusable grocery bags. Consider a drip irrigation system. Clean refrigerator coils. Use cold water when washing clothes (HE washers and modern detergents make hot water optional.) Purchase wool dryer balls (these are amazing!). Unsubscribe from catalogs and junk mail lists. Set your printer to print two-sided. Bump the thermostat down. (68 degrees is the most energy-efficient temp in the winter; 78 in the summer.) Join us in celebrating Earth Day right at home in the smallest of ways! See more

Q1 2021 vs. Q2 2021 - Median house sales price up 12% - Median house price per sq.ft. value up 14% - Home sales volume up 34% - Luxury home sales up 228%... "Sonoma County’s vibrant housing market turned red-hot through the first three months of 2021 as a rush of Bay Area residents continued to flee dense urban areas for Wine Country during the pandemic, sending the county’s median home price to an all-time high in March."

This week’s FAF (Frequently Asked Friday): Should you make repairs to your home before you sell? A stat: According to the NAR (National Association of Realtors), around 37% of contracts fall through because of repair issues sellers could have addressed before listing their property. This alone shows that while your home doesn’t have to be perfectly flawless, you should invest time and money to get it in working order. Here are a few must-fix items. (And trust me, if y...ou don’t fix these now, you’ll be doing it later!): Faulty wiring Grading and drainage issues Roof leaks and shingle problems Foundation issues Heating and air-conditioning problems Plumbing and septic issues When in doubt, ask us what to address before listing. Chances are you’ll recoup all (and in this market more) of the cost you put in when you sell. Thinking about listing your home? We’d love to listen to your plans for selling and offer our input and expertise -- no strings attached -- send us a message today! See more

With the weather warming up and Spring here, check out these great outdoor space tips!

Royalty among egg dishes in your kitchen

Brrr! With temperatures tumbling, there’s nothing better than nestling in front of your wood burning fireplace. Keep them up cozy with these 6 tips

Spending all this extra time in your house this year may have started the urge to replace everything you own... For 2021 start here.

A high intensity workout to make extra room for that Christmas dinner!

You’ve got the collectable figures, the poster artwork, all the wearable merch but do you have the rug?

Totally doable ideas to tackle the forgotten spaces in your homebefore the year is out.

If you are on the fence about selling your home. Now is the time to take advantage of a sellers market!