Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 87
On Day 87 of the Shelter in Place here in Santa Cruz, our house was being deep cleaned by a company called Clean-Tec, because our washing machine leaked. So now I have to work and live out of our back house. And it is currently de-furnished because I used the furniture back here to stage a listing and we converted it into our at-home gym. So I have to work on the bed in our back house, which kind of was making me feel like I was on vacation.
I have to say, we have been working with Clean-Tec for a couple of days to remediate this water issue we’ve been having with our washing machine. They are so professional and so nice and so efficient. I highly, highly recommend Clean-Tec for any water-remediation that you may need.
Later on, our good friends, James and Suzanne, came over to enjoy a glass of wine with us. And Ellia made some super cute face masks for both of them.She made one with octopi for James and one with foxes for Suzanne! It’s so funny because with the masks on, people look a little scary but also I can never recognize anyone who is waving at me.
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 88
On Day 88 of the Shelter in Place, here in Santa Cruz, I made Danny coffee in bed. But since James and Suzanne left some flowers and pie for Ellia’s graduation, we ended up topping Danny’s coffee with some whipped cream!
Later on in the day, I went to show property at my new listing; 2220 Twin Hills Drive in Santa Cruz. And I wanted to show you all the new procedures of how to show property during COVID-19. According to the CDC guidelines, everyone has to wear masks. And the listing agent has to provide wipes, gloves, shoe coverings, a washing station, a garbage can, and masks at the property. After each viewing, we have to wipe everything down and sterilize the home. So, as a listing agent, our jobs just got a little more labor intensive, but we are doing it to keep our clients and the public safe. The extra work is definitely worth it. I am grateful that we are able to work and I am happy to follow the proper guidelines. If you would like more information on what is necessary to follow the proper guidelines, when listing and selling a home, right here in Santa Cruz, let me know and I would be happy to go over it with you.
We know, at Fox Realty Group, that you have choices, and we want to make that choice easier for you. And so, when we have a new buyer that we are showing around, we prepare them a beautiful little bag that is filled with not just their buyer’s tour and buyer’s guide, but also, little snacks. We know that looking at 10, or so, houses can be exhausting, and that you can get thirsty and hungry. We want shopping for a home to be a pleasant experience for you and we do everything that we can at Fox Realty Group to make that happen. If you would like more information on how you can be our client, please let me know. We would be happy to set up a confidential and complimentary consultation.
Today Ellia and Danny bought brand new surfboards so that we don’t have to keep borrowing surfboards from our friends. They are so excited to take them out tomorrow!
I hope that you are all happy and healthy! Stay tuned for Day 89 and Day 90 of the Shelter in Place here in Santa Cruz!
If you are feeling lonely during the Shelter in Place and want to talk please, please feel free to reach out to me. Know that you are not alone in this. We got this! You can sign up for a complimentary and confidential call with me using the Calendly link HERE. I look forward to chatting with you!
If you are within the at-risk population, and are in need of essentials during this Shelter in Place, or a face mask, please feel free to reach out to me. I would be happy to bring food and supplies to your doorstep. If you are a Santa Cruz business owner, please let me know how the community can support you during this time. I’d love to come by, film, and promote you on social media.
Real Estate Update Time:
We’ve seen quite a few new listings come on the market this week, more and more each week. We are about 2.7 months of absorption rate. Which means that it would take 2.7 months for all of the inventory that’s on the market right now, to sell. So, that’s still considered a seller’s market. But despite all that, my client who owns 4300 Soquel Drive #226 is wanting to sell now! And we’ve reduced that property to $379,000, which is a really good deal. It’s in Alimur Park, which is a resident owned park, and the home is absolutely stunning with high ceilings, and it’s light and bright. Check out the Queen Bee Home Tour video of this home, which was entirely my daughter’s idea.
If you are currently wondering what the Santa Cruz Housing Market is doing during the Coronavirus Pandemic, feel free to reach out to me. I’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have. But on March 28th, President Trump updated the essential business list and added Residential Real Estate. Meaning, that Realtors are allowed to continue working, while exercising extreme precautions, as mandated by the CDC.
With that being said, if you are currently looking to Buy a Santa Cruz Home, during the Shelter in Place, I would love to assist you in your Santa Cruz Home Search. There is not the usual amount of inventory as we normally see at this time, but mortgage rates are historically low. Now may be a great time to buy, as long as you’re willing to be patient for your dream home to come onto the market.
If you are currently thinking about Selling Your Santa Cruz Home during this Shelter in Place, now may be a great time to put your home on the market. With inventory being low, the demand increases. Meaning, that some homes are seeing multiple offers and bid wars. I’d love to schedule a complimentary and confidential consultation with you to see how Fox Realty Group INC. can creatively market your home!
Shemeika Fox
Santa Cruz Realtor
David Lyng Real Estate
831.588.2334
sfox@yoursantacruzrealestate.com
www.yoursantacruzrealestate.com
DRE 01479629
