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Petaluma, CA: Real Estate Market Action Report for November 2011 The median sales price in Petaluma, CA has dropped since this time last year and the combination of dramatically low interest rates and comparatively reduced housing prices has a lot of buyers now choosing to make the leap into home...

Petaluma, CA: Downtown Holiday Events Schedule 2011 Each year, the holiday season in Petaluma builds through a series of events which are an annual tradition in this wonderful town. The 2011 season is officially kicked off by Santa's Riverboat Arrival on Saturday, November 26th at the Golden Eagl...

Petaluma, CA: A wonderful place to call home. 10 years ago, I never would have guessed I'd be living in Petaluma, CA today. After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1998, I had settled in the lovely bay-side town of Sausalito--at the North end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Petaluma WAS on my ra...

Petaluma Weather: A wine country climate. I feel very lucky to live in Petaluma. In comparison to most Bay Area micro-climates, Petaluma's Weather offers a majority of cloudless, sunny days followed by wonderful breezy evenings. My family enjoys most of our late Spring, Summer and early Fall dinn...

Petaluma Sheraton Sonoma County is a wonderful place to stay when visiting Petaluma, CA. In my work as a REALTOR in Petaluma, CA, I am frequently asked for hotel recommendations. There are many choices depending on your taste and required proximity to certain locations, but in my personal opinion...

Petaluma, CA: Graziano's Ristorante is one of the best Italian restaurants in town. Located in the heart of Petaluma's downtown and set in the historic Wickersham Building at 170 Petaluma Blvd. North, Graziano's Ristorante has a welcoming feel from the moment you walk through the front door. With...

9501 Essex Court, Windsor, CA 95492 has just sold! It sits nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Deer Creek neighborhood of Windsor, CA.  Selling for $408,000, this 4 BR/3 BA home was beautifully remodeled this year with high-end finishes throughout. It includes an elegant double-door entry with T...

Kastainia Vineyards has been growing and making award-winning wines in Petaluma, CA for years. If you're like most Petaluma residents you've driven by this hilltop winery thousands of times and never stopped in to sample their lovely selections. Set on the West side of the freeway, just a short d...

In the home buying process, there are many steps. In my previous blog Finding a Home in Petaluma, CA, I talked about what is involved in identifying the home on which you wish to make an offer. In this installment, I will discuss the exciting, and possibly daunting process of making an offer on a...

Without a doubt, buying a home is a complex process - As a Realtor working in Petaluma, CA, I enjoy each part of the home buying process. I begin by going over the details with my clients and demistifying each step ahead of time. An educated client is prepared for what lies ahead and has more rea...