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All this from an original Sonoma Valley gal, a 4th generation Sonoma Realtor and property owner who wouldn't live anywhere else in the world. en-us http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/3192807/sonoma-farmhouse-gorgeous-gracious-and-green <p>Sonoma Farmhouse - Gorgeous, Gracious, and Green</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div> <div>164-4thStEast.com, Sonoma, CA 95476</div> <div>For Sale $2,998,000</div>For more photos and detailed information, please visit: <a href="http://www.164-4thStEast.com">www.164-4thStEast.com</a><a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfPhotoGallery.aspx"><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634691927036862500-164_4th_street___08.jpg" width="580"></a><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634691927036862500-164_4th_street___08.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634691927036862500-164_4th_street___05.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634691927036862500-164_4th_street___03.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634691927036862500-164_4th_street___01.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678493913111250-1dinrm_4east.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678493913111250-2livrm_4east.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678602379673750-17_4th_st.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678493913111250-18_4th_st.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678602379673750-20_4th_st.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678495971080000-18b_4th_st.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678602379673750-19_4th_st.jpg" width="120"><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_property_4bd28384-52ef-48e8-9c9d-d7977cbadfbd-634678602379673750-19b_4th_st.jpg" height="120"><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/">Home</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfPropertyDetails.aspx">Full Details</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfPhotoGallery.aspx">Photo Tour</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfPrintBrochure.aspx">Print Brochure</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=164-4thStEast.com+Sonoma+California+95476">Property Map</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/index.asp?search=1&amp;zipcode=95476&amp;State=CA&amp;city=Sonoma&amp;miles=&amp;itemname=&amp;sortby=city&amp;School=1&amp;PrivSchool=1&amp;College=1&amp;Library=1">Area Schools</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfScheduleAShowing.aspx">Schedule a Showing</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfEmailPropertyInformation.aspx">Email Property Info</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfMortgageCalculator.aspx">Mortgage Calculator</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfAboutMe.aspx">About Me</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfContactMe.aspx">Contact Me</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_zip=95476">Census Information</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfAmenities.aspx">Area Amenities</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfFeedbackForm.aspx">Feedback Form</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfWalkScoreTile.aspx">Walk Score</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfImageLibrary.aspx">Image Library</a><div>Eastside Sonoma Contemporary Luxury Home</div>An authentic natural beauty located on Sonoma's highly desirable Eastside, this exquisite contemporary farmhouse was meticulously built by master craftspeople who were instructed to strive for perfection. They were provided carefully drawn plans for an architectural gem. Then, they were given only the finest materials, finishes and fixtures. When they were done in late 2010, they had created one of the most elegant, gracious, and uniquely beautiful homes built anywhere in Sonoma Valley in recent years. Here you will find an exceptionally stunning and well-designed chef's kitchen and lovely adjacent dining areas both indoors and out. A spacious and inviting living room with a large wood burning fireplace. An exquisite master suite with private patio. Other remarkable elements include wide plank walnut and stone floors with radiant heat, remote controlled window treatments, and a cascading fountain just off the courtyard patio. This is the ideal modern Sonoma country home and it's right in the heart of this popular town.<p></p> <a href="http://www.164-4thStEast.com">www.164-4thStEast.com</a><b>Features</b>Bedrooms:2&nbsp;+Bathrooms:3Area:Sonoma, CaliforniaStyle:Contemporary FarmhouseSq. Ft.:3,600Lot Size:.45+/-AcreYear Built:2010<div> <a href="http://www.164-4thsteast.com/wfAboutMe.aspx#KirstenLindquist"><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/_thumb_cc706c80-5e36-4a06-970f-29ba4ab50d18-634255247472877500-kirstencutfromteamshotps1_ehp7840.jpg" alt="Kirsten Lindquist"></a><b>Kirsten Lindquist&nbsp;Simply the Best Real Estate<br>Pacific Union International/Christie's Great Estates</b><br>Office:707.337.1182Mobile:707.337.1182Fax:707.939.2820Email:<a href="mailto:kirsten.lindquist@pacunion.com">kirsten.lindquist@pacunion.com</a>Website:<a href="http://www.SonomaIsHome.com">www.SonomaIsHome.com</a>DRE#:01313592</div> <b></b><br><img src="http://0c28e4c7-a7a5-44da-9798-d33f02f28789-al-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/948e9c4d-628f-4e39-ba4c-03d9d1bce4a9-pui-cge_logo_-_web.jpg"><div></div>Powered by AgencyLogic</div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; 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<a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41492&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Santa Rosa Listings">Search Santa Rosa Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41985&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sebastopol Listings">Search Sebastopol Listings</a></span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=20643&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Healdsburg Listings">Search Healdsburg Listings</a><br></span></span></p> <p><img title="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/6/3/9/ar130426738393609.gif" height="97" alt="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" width="500"></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/fbsonomacarealestate" title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook "><img title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/9/5/2/ar130049396625928.jpg" height="34" alt="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" width="32"></a><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=kirsten+lindquist+real+estate&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a" title="Google Me!"><img title="Google Me" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/3/4/3/ar130276245334318.jpg" height="32" alt="Google Me - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate " width="32"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenlindquistca" title="Connect with me on LinkedIn"><img title="Connect on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/9/6/0/ar130049662606947.jpg" height="30" alt=" LinkedIn " width="32"></a></p> <p><span>707.337.1182 | Kirsten@KirstenLindquist.com | <a href="http://www.sonomaishome.com">SonomaIsHome.com</a></span></p> <p><span>Pacific Union International &amp;&nbsp; Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:29:51 -0700 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/3192807/sonoma-farmhouse-gorgeous-gracious-and-green http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/3138634/is-it-time-to-sell-your-sonoma-home- <p>Is It Time to Sell Your Sonoma Home?</p> <p>The number of Sonoma homes for sale continues at a seven year low while the number of properties going into contract continues to rise.</p> <p>Historical perspectives are useful for both Sonoma home buyers and sellers.&nbsp; The outlook for buyers is clearly a challenge once you study the chart below.&nbsp; For Sonoma sellers it's a more promising time to list than at any time in recent years. &nbsp; Our shortage of listings should be an incentive for these sellers to make their move.&nbsp; So why aren't they? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="Sonoma Real Estate Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/6/9/4/ar133381650649618.png" height="413" alt="Sonoma Real Estate Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="600"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">*All reports are published Apr. 2012, based on data available at the end of Mar. 2012. <br> All reports presented are based on data supplied by BAREIS MLS. Neither the Association nor its MLS guarantees or is in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.</p> <p>------</p> <p>Savvy Sonoma Realtors will say it's because those who don't "have to sell" right now are waiting for values to climb and that there are plenty of would-be sellers who can't because they owe more on their mortgages than they could fetch by selling their homes today.&nbsp; &nbsp; There's also the uncertainty posed by the so-called shadow inventory we keep hearing about...bank-owned homes which haven't yet hit the market.</p> <p>Meantime, demand is clearly on the rise.&nbsp; Sellers who have equity and who are sitting on the fence might want to consider testing the market.&nbsp; Multiple offers are becoming quite common these days due to the short supply of Sonoma Valley homes.&nbsp; Last week a Glen Ellen cottage received 9 offers while another single level home in Sonoma received 18!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41492&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Santa Rosa Listings">Search Santa Rosa Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41985&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sebastopol Listings">Search Sebastopol Listings</a></span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=20643&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Healdsburg Listings">Search Healdsburg Listings</a><br></span></span></p> <p><img title="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/6/3/9/ar130426738393609.gif" height="97" alt="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" width="500"></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/fbsonomacarealestate" title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook "><img title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/9/5/2/ar130049396625928.jpg" height="34" alt="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" width="32"></a><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=kirsten+lindquist+real+estate&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a" title="Google Me!"><img title="Google Me" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/3/4/3/ar130276245334318.jpg" height="32" alt="Google Me - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate " width="32"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenlindquistca" title="Connect with me on LinkedIn"><img title="Connect on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/9/6/0/ar130049662606947.jpg" height="30" alt=" LinkedIn " width="32"></a></p> <p><span>707.337.1182 | Kirsten@KirstenLindquist.com | <a href="http://www.sonomaishome.com">SonomaIsHome.com</a></span></p> <p><span>Pacific Union International &amp;&nbsp; Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:05:39 -0700 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/3138634/is-it-time-to-sell-your-sonoma-home- http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2813131/sonoma-homes-for-sale-february-7-2012 <p>- Sonoma Homes for Sale - February 7, 2012 -</p> <p>2012 is off to a busy start in Sonoma Valley real estate sales with 92 listings under contract for purchase.&nbsp; Our inventory of available properties remains scant with only 150 active listings up for grabs.&nbsp; Inventory is typically light this time of year but this February we are at a six year low. &nbsp; So what's on the market in Sonoma?&nbsp; According to the Bay Area Real Estate Information Service (BAREIS) the breakdown of 150 listings looks like this:</p> <p><img title="Sonoma Homes for Sale - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/9/1/0/ar132865158701916.png" height="337" alt="Sonoma Homes for Sale - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="416"></p> <p>BAREIS data provides greater detail on our inventory including the averages and median statistics for available listings:</p> <p><img title="Sonoma Homes for Sale - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/8/4/4/8/ar132865175284488.png" height="122" alt="Sonoma Homes for Sale - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="600"></p> <p>I'm often asked to explain "DOM" and "CDOM."&nbsp; So here's the deal.&nbsp; The first is Days on Market with the current listing broker.&nbsp; CDOM means Cumulative Days on Market---the amount of time that the property has been on sale---including all listings with other brokers.&nbsp; Clearly, the highest priced properties take a long time to sell.</p> <p>Most folks want to know what's happening with single family homes so I've provided a simple bar graph showing short sales, bank-owned, and non-distressed listings.&nbsp; We continue to see about 25% of our total inventory in the distressed property categories.</p> <p><img title="Sonoma Homes for Sale - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/0/3/4/ar132865213843072.png" height="286" alt="Sonoma Homes for Sale - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="273"></p> <p>Our inventory changes from day to day.&nbsp; If you want the very latest information---contact me and you'll know what you need to know---right away. </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41492&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Santa Rosa Listings">Search Santa Rosa Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41985&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sebastopol Listings">Search Sebastopol Listings</a></span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=20643&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Healdsburg Listings">Search Healdsburg Listings</a><br></span></span></p> <p><img title="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/6/3/9/ar130426738393609.gif" height="97" alt="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" width="500"></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/fbsonomacarealestate" title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook "><img title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/9/5/2/ar130049396625928.jpg" height="34" alt="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" width="32"></a><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=kirsten+lindquist+real+estate&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a" title="Google Me!"><img title="Google Me" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/3/4/3/ar130276245334318.jpg" height="32" alt="Google Me - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate " width="32"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenlindquistca" title="Connect with me on LinkedIn"><img title="Connect on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/9/6/0/ar130049662606947.jpg" height="30" alt=" LinkedIn " width="32"></a></p> <p><span>707.337.1182 | Kirsten@KirstenLindquist.com | <a href="http://www.sonomaishome.com">SonomaIsHome.com</a></span></p> <p><span>Pacific Union International &amp;&nbsp; Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:10:16 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2813131/sonoma-homes-for-sale-february-7-2012 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2804098/swim-through-the-sky-speechless-sunday <p>~ Swim Through the Sky - Speechless Sunday ~</p> <p><img title="Heavenly Wine Country Property - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/6/0/4/ar132846688640635.JPG" height="215" alt="A Heavenly Wine Country Property - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="320"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can see much of Northern California from this amazing wine country view property.&nbsp; Off the pool deck and straight ahead lies the San Francisco Bay.&nbsp; Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties are displayed in a 360 degree panorama when you paddle your feet.&nbsp; On a clear day, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains appear within reach.&nbsp;&nbsp; This incredible property is a distressed wine country sale.&nbsp; If you're curious and want more information, please contact me.&nbsp; It's simply heavenly.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; 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Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:45:06 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2804098/swim-through-the-sky-speechless-sunday http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2800759/first-time-buyers-vs-investors-lenders-appraisers <p>~ First Time Buyers Vs. Investors, Lenders, Appraisers ~</p> <p>Rates may be historically low and prices finally affordable for first-time home buyers but a recent survey by Campbell/Inside Mortgage Financing shows that cash-carrying investor buyers are still having a huge impact in sales of residential real estate. &nbsp;&nbsp;The most current data compiled by the Campbell Housing Pulse Survey, for sales through December 2011, shows that cash buyers purchased a very significant number of homes in each month of 2011.</p> <p><img title="Homebuyer Financing - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/9/2/3/ar132838328832986.png" height="483" alt="Homebuyer Financing - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="647"></p> <p>I'm a participant in this survey of 2500 agents around the country.&nbsp; It's clear to me that cash-waving investor buyers continue to drive down home values because they often offer as much as 10-15 percent less than those with financing.&nbsp; Sellers will go for cash primarily for two reasons.&nbsp; First, a buyer with financing might offer more but if the house doesn't appraise at that purchase price the loan won't be approved.&nbsp; The other reason is lenders are taking so long to approve loans that sellers, many of whom must sell,&nbsp; can't or won't wait to see whether the financing will come through.</p> <p>What's the take-away?&nbsp; Lending policies and appraisal methods must change.&nbsp; These policies are continuing a downward spiral in property values.&nbsp; Not only are they hurting homeowners across the land---they are preventing wanna-be first-time buyers from realizing their dreams.</p> <p>Don't get me wrong.&nbsp; Cash investor buyers have an important role to play in the housing recovery.&nbsp; They are purchasing a lot of the distressed properties available today.&nbsp; But lenders and appraisers must make it easier first-time buyers to take advantage of today's prices and rates because these are the homeowners who invest in more than just the houses they buy.&nbsp; They invest in the future stability and well-being of our nation's neighborhoods and communities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41492&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Santa Rosa Listings">Search Santa Rosa Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41985&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sebastopol Listings">Search Sebastopol Listings</a></span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=20643&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Healdsburg Listings">Search Healdsburg Listings</a><br></span></span></p> <p><img title="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/6/3/9/ar130426738393609.gif" height="97" alt="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" width="500"></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/fbsonomacarealestate" title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook "><img title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/9/5/2/ar130049396625928.jpg" height="34" alt="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" width="32"></a><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=kirsten+lindquist+real+estate&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a" title="Google Me!"><img title="Google Me" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/3/4/3/ar130276245334318.jpg" height="32" alt="Google Me - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate " width="32"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenlindquistca" title="Connect with me on LinkedIn"><img title="Connect on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/9/6/0/ar130049662606947.jpg" height="30" alt=" LinkedIn " width="32"></a></p> <p><span>707.337.1182 | Kirsten@KirstenLindquist.com | <a href="http://www.sonomaishome.com">SonomaIsHome.com</a></span></p> <p><span>Pacific Union International &amp;&nbsp; Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:53:28 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2800759/first-time-buyers-vs-investors-lenders-appraisers http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2716602/living-in-sonoma-with-the-chinese-sacred-lily- <p>Living in Sonoma with the Chinese "Sacred Lily"</p> <p><img title="Living in Sonoma with Chinese Lily - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/4/2/8/ar132648111382401.JPG" height="320" alt="Living in Sonoma with Chinese Lily - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="214">&nbsp;</p> <p>The graceful beauty of this early blooming Narcissus has been a joyful sight every Winter that I've lived in Sonoma Valley.&nbsp;&nbsp; I remember as a child seeing bunches of them in the hands of visitors stopping by to deliver Christmas cheer.&nbsp;&nbsp; This year they are arriving in January, delayed---I'm guessing---by a lack of seasonal rain.&nbsp; But here they are, anyway, in their dependable and determined way.&nbsp; Living in Sonoma with Nature's bounty is such a privilege---every day!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41492&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Santa Rosa Listings">Search Santa Rosa Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41985&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sebastopol Listings">Search Sebastopol Listings</a></span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=20643&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Healdsburg Listings">Search Healdsburg Listings</a><br></span></span></p> <p><img title="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/6/3/9/ar130426738393609.gif" height="97" alt="Kirsten Lindquist Sonoma Real Estate" width="500"></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/fbsonomacarealestate" title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook "><img title="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/9/5/2/ar130049396625928.jpg" height="34" alt="Sonoma Real Estate on Facebook" width="32"></a><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=kirsten+lindquist+real+estate&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a" title="Google Me!"><img title="Google Me" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/3/4/3/ar130276245334318.jpg" height="32" alt="Google Me - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate " width="32"></a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenlindquistca" title="Connect with me on LinkedIn"><img title="Connect on LinkedIn" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/9/6/0/ar130049662606947.jpg" height="30" alt=" LinkedIn " width="32"></a></p> <p><span>707.337.1182 | Kirsten@KirstenLindquist.com | <a href="http://www.sonomaishome.com">SonomaIsHome.com</a></span></p> <p><span>Pacific Union International &amp;&nbsp; Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:02:03 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2716602/living-in-sonoma-with-the-chinese-sacred-lily- http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2704512/six-year-low-for-sonoma-real-estate-listings <p>~ Six Year Low for Sonoma Real Estate Listings ~</p> <p>The supply of active real estate listings in Sonoma County is at a six year low.&nbsp; This isn't any surprise to the buyers with whom I've been working lately.&nbsp; They know there just aren't many homes to chose from.&nbsp; It's especially difficult to find single level homes in Sonoma or properties for folks with specific requirements like a large level backyard for kids.&nbsp; The chart below provides the big picture for real estate listings in Sonoma County in terms of months of available inventory.&nbsp; It's provided by Trendgraphix using data from our multiple listing service, Bay Area Real Estate Information Services.</p> <p><img title="Sonoma real estate listings - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/8/5/2/ar132614921625838.png" height="323" alt="Sonoma real estate listings - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="650"></p> <p>We have not seen much in the way of new listings since the beginning of 2012.&nbsp; Seems to me this could be a very good time for Sellers who've been waiting to list their homes to get on it.&nbsp; The Spring market is coming soon!&nbsp; If you are a buyer contact me for the latest data on listings in Sonoma County.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=41492&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Santa Rosa Listings">Search Santa Rosa Listings</a>&nbsp; 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Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:53:35 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2704512/six-year-low-for-sonoma-real-estate-listings http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2688732/january-2012-sonoma-homes-for-sale <p>~ January 2012 Sonoma Homes for Sale ~</p> <p>A year ago today there were 157 homes for sale in Sonoma.&nbsp; Right now, the number of <strong>active Sonoma listings</strong> sits at 142.&nbsp; Sonoma's residential listing inventory is low---just as it is in most markets around the country.&nbsp;&nbsp; The majority of available properties, or nearly 4 out of 5,&nbsp; are non-distressed listings.&nbsp; </p> <p><img title="Sonoma Inventory - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/9/4/1/ar132566024914952.png" height="246" alt="Sonoma Inventory - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="321"></p> <p>Bargain-minded buyers are clearly choosing to purchase distressed properties over non-distressed.&nbsp; More than 75% of all <strong>listings under contract</strong>&nbsp; involve Sonoma REOs or Sonoma short sales.</p> <p><img title="Sonoma Inventory - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/0/5/4/ar132566046445079.png" height="252" alt="Sonoma Inventory - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="327"></p> <p>This last chart shows that just a "baker's dozen" of sales are <strong>pending</strong> as we begin the new year.&nbsp; More than half of the pending sales are distressed properties, either short sales or bank-owned.</p> <p><img title="Sonoma Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/7/4/5/4/ar132566094145474.png" height="249" alt="Sonoma Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="328"></p> <p>Our spring selling season starts in March.&nbsp; I expect to see inventory grow fairly rapidly toward the end of February.&nbsp; Stay tuned for an update on the new offerings!&nbsp; And if you're considering a sale of your own Sonoma home, contact me for the latest market conditions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; 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Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:27:59 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2688732/january-2012-sonoma-homes-for-sale http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2624540/the-high-cost-of-emotional-attachments-in-real-estate <p>~ The High Cost of Emotional Attachments in Real Estate ~</p> <p><img title="Emotional Attachment - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/7/5/4/ar1322614045765.png" height="96" alt="Emotional Attachment - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="128">The house was listed for just under $1.3 Million.&nbsp; It had been in escrow twice.&nbsp;&nbsp; The first time,&nbsp; right after it hit the spring market,&nbsp; eager Buyers stepped up with a little under asking price and the Seller accepted.&nbsp; If fell out of escrow, though, after the Buyers found another nearby property that was more to their liking and more in line with&nbsp; their dreams.</p> <p>The second offer was lower.&nbsp; This typically happens after a failed escrow.&nbsp; Sometimes listing agents will add a note to their comments in the MLS saying the escrow failed "through no fault of the property."&nbsp; It doesn't matter.&nbsp; Once an offer is withdrawn----for whatever reason---a listing is considered "tainted." &nbsp; So,&nbsp; the seller took the second and lower offer only to have the second Buyer walk after reading the Seller's disclosures.&nbsp; The documents included an estimate for tens of thousands of dollars in repairs caused by years of deferred maintenance.&nbsp; Buyer number two thought that a bit much.</p> <p>Three months after that second failed deal, the house remained empty and listed at the same price.&nbsp; By the way, it was initially listed at just under $2 Million back in 2008.</p> <p>A third Buyer with a pretty sharp real estate agent made an offer for $1 Million.&nbsp; Disclosures in hand, the offer was made in anticipation of a counter.&nbsp; That counter came in at $1.2 Million.&nbsp; Sheesh.&nbsp; The third Buyer bravely offered more only to hear that the Seller was not going to respond because the gap between them in "perceived value" was too great.</p> <p>The listing agents explained that the Seller was emotionally attached to the house.&nbsp; They also indicated they knew that the Seller's emotionally-driven perception of value was unrealistic in today's market.&nbsp;</p> <p>The property has been taken off the market "to give it a rest."&nbsp; It will probably reappear in the Spring and the Seller's perceived value will not have changed while the market value may have dropped by ---what do you think?---another 5 to 10%?</p> <p>All told, the Seller's emotional attachment to this home will likely cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars.&nbsp; That's a lot of money where most of us grew up!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; 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Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; 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Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:46:08 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2620796/speechless-sunday-sonoma-county-s-bennett-valley http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2607397/wordless-wednesday-an-acorn-woodpecker-s-winter-stash <p>~ Wordless Wednesday - An Acorn Woodpecker's Winter Stash ~</p> <p><img title="Sonoma Winter Provisions - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/7/0/4/ar132151177740742.JPG" height="320" alt="Sonoma Winter Provisions - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="228"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; <span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=24046&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Kenwood Listings"><span>Search Kenwood Listings </span></a></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=36278&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Petaluma Listings">Search Petaluma Listings</a>&nbsp; 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Year-to-year, county-wide, the decline was almost 10%.&nbsp; The median sale price in October dropped 11.6% from the median in September.</p> <p><img title="Sonoma October Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/2/1/9/ar132141207391218.png" height="212" alt="Sonoma October Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="385"></p> <p><img title="Sonoma October Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/3/2/7/ar132141224972313.png" height="333" alt="Sonoma October Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="467"></p> <p>The chart above shows inconsistent sales activity from town to town or in different micro-markets throughout Sonoma County.&nbsp; This is an excellent illustration of why regional reports often fail to provide accurate information about market behavior in specific communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; I note that Sonoma posted close to a 74% year-to-year increase in sales while the median price in Sonoma dropped a whopping 42% due to our increasing inventory of distressed properties.&nbsp; The chart below shows how sales of homes under $500,000 continue to dominate the Sonoma County real estate scene.</p> <p><img title="Sonoma October Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/6/1/3/ar132141326531666.png" height="371" alt="Sonoma October Home Sales - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="472"></p> <p>Demand for Sonoma County real estate in many areas is very strong right now, even as we head into the holiday season.&nbsp; If you are interested in knowing more about the inventory here or might be considering the sale of your property, please contact me now.&nbsp; There are lots of buyers out there!</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; 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Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:27:05 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2604965/sales-up-30-as-sonoma-home-prices-decline http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2602402/see-what-we-love-about-living-in-sonoma-in-the-autumn <p>~ See What We Love About Living in Sonoma in the Autumn ~</p> <p><img title="Living in Sonoma - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/5/5/8/4/ar132124663048559.JPG" height="213" alt="Living in Sonoma - Kirsten's Sonoma Real Estate Blog" width="320"></p> <p>I looked in my rear view mirror as I was passing through Bennett Valley on a late November day.&nbsp; What an amazing Autumn landscape! &nbsp; I pulled over at the driveway into&nbsp; Mayacama Winery, took off my shoes, and climbed onto the roof of my car.&nbsp;&nbsp; It was slippery up there in my socks.&nbsp; The wind was biting and nasty.&nbsp;&nbsp; But I didn't care because my heart was on fire with love for the incredible beauty.&nbsp; Have you ever seen blazing vineyards?&nbsp; It is such a joy to live in Sonoma County.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; 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Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:29:27 -0800 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2602402/see-what-we-love-about-living-in-sonoma-in-the-autumn http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/1306476/can-realtors-help-guide-environmentally-sensitive-development- <p><span>I believe we can and&nbsp;I hope other Realtors agree, given the pressures we face from clients, developers, and our own financial needs and goals.&nbsp; Don't get me wrong:&nbsp; I also believe in property owner's rights.&nbsp; However, I think we need to&nbsp;balance those rights with enforceable guidelines for building.&nbsp; Who wants to see this hillside covered with homes?</span></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/0/4/1/ar125668138414063.jpg" height="429" alt="Sonoma Valley's Mayacamas Mountains" width="640">&nbsp;</p> <p><span>I felt like I stuck my neck out today when I sent&nbsp;an email to an architect who will be working with new clients that are planning an addition/remodel of a home here in <span>Sonoma</span> Valley.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm concealing his name and theirs but am posting the message below:</span></p> <p><span>"Hi (Mr. Architect): &nbsp; Thanks for updating me on your discussions with (my clients.)&nbsp; I'm so glad you agree they are extraordinary folks. &nbsp; Thanks, too, for the invitation to lunch.&nbsp;&nbsp; As to "issues and sensitivities" regarding development in <span>Sonoma</span> Valley....and, actually, throughout the county...there are ordinances that the Board of Supervisors has adopted that clearly spell out what can and cannot be done along ridge tops...and in scenic view-sheds.</span></p> <p>There was a recent article in&nbsp;the Kenwood&nbsp;Press that gives a pretty good overview of the issues and concerns of a significant number of valley residents.&nbsp; My mom is quoted and, to my surprise at the time, so was I:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://webmail.sothebyshomes.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.kenwoodpress.com/pub/a/3996?full=1"><span><span>www</span>.<span>kenwoodpress</span>.com/pub/a/3996?full=1</span></a>&nbsp;.</p> <p><span>To clarify my position,&nbsp;it's all about doing what we can as individuals to maintain the natural beauty, and corresponding aesthetic and economic value of what we have here.&nbsp; &nbsp; I'm a bit unusual in that I'm a Realtor who looks at the very big picture rather than short-term profit.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have&nbsp;fragile natural resources and I think we&nbsp;m<span>ust</span> protect them, rather than build those "monuments to ourselves"&nbsp;that&nbsp;so many folks seem to "need." &nbsp; My passionate desire is to bring people into this amazingly beautiful environment who share&nbsp;a vision of a future <span>Sonoma</span> Valley that bears no resemblance to <span>Tiburon</span> or <span>Belvedere</span>.&nbsp; Otherwise, we lose what we have here and that would be tragic.&nbsp; I'm not a crusader and I'm certainly not naive about client demands and expectations but I do believe we can be influential and educational when it comes to more sensitive development. &nbsp; I hope you understand.&nbsp;&nbsp;I look&nbsp;forward to opportunities to collaborate with you and your firm to help shape the future of <span>Sonoma</span> Valley...and, yes, the county, too.&nbsp;&nbsp; We all need&nbsp;to do what we can.</span></p> <p><span>Thanks, &nbsp; Kirsten."</span></p> <p><span>I would love to get feedback on this post.&nbsp; Can we....should we....try to encourage sensitive development?</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; </span></span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=18067&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Glen Ellen Listings"><span><span>Search Glen Ellen Listings</span></span></a>&nbsp; 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Christie's Great Estates</span></p> <p><span>The Best Sonoma Real Estate<br></span></p> <p><span>109 East Napa Street | Sonoma, CA&nbsp; 95476</span></p> <p><span>CA DRE #01313592</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> </div> Kirsten Lindquist - Realtor Sonoma Wine Country (Pacific Union International) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:17:49 -0700 http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/1306476/can-realtors-help-guide-environmentally-sensitive-development- http://sonomacahomesforsale.com/post/2599320/will-sonoma-home-prices-come-roaring-back- <p>Will Sonoma Home Prices come Roaring Back?</p> <p>California home prices may rise dramatically in the not too distant future, according to a group of highly respected California economists.&nbsp;&nbsp; This forecast is something Sonoma home buyers should be taking into account as they consider whether to buy now or later.</p> <p></p> <p>I've been showing a lot of Sonoma real estate lately---entry level homes, second homes in Sonoma, and beautiful wine country estates.&nbsp; Buyers have been reluctant to make offers.&nbsp; It's understandable, with all the gloomy news about the U.S. and European economies.&nbsp; But the fact is this is a good time to buy if you see a property that "sings to you."&nbsp; Prices are lower than they've been in nearly a decade.&nbsp; Interest rates remain incredibly low.&nbsp;&nbsp; And if the UCLA economists are right and you wait much longer to buy your Sonoma home, you may wind up singing the blues. </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p><span><span>Want info about the best real estate in Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or Healdsburg?&nbsp; Call, text, or email me.&nbsp; I will listen carefully and promise the straight talk you want and need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.kirstenlindquist.idxco.com/idx/7508/results.php?stp=basic&amp;pt=sfr&amp;city%5B%5D=43501&amp;lp=0&amp;hp=999999999&amp;ba=0&amp;srt=DESC&amp;start=0&amp;per=10" title="Sonoma Listings">Search Sonoma Listings&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; 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