"Home Staging in the most Beautiful Setting" We had the opportunity to stage one of the most awesome homes in the most beautiful setting.  Surrounded by the trickling sound of running water and gorgeous trees we found ourselves (even after we finished staging this home) not wanting to leave.  After a sigh as we were locking the door and returning to our cars we decided we would go to the nearby Polo Club just a few short blocks away and have lunch as we watched the Polo Players playing an excited game of Polo. Here are a few pictures of this serene setting that tugged at our hearts for a few hours as we staged this beautiful home.  Look for more photos to follow.             "You never get a second chance...  to make a Great First Impression!"   Linda D. Pufford, ASPM With Divine Style ... 08/15/2012

"Home Staging Tips ~ Advice For Sellers" When preparing your home for sale don't forget the 5 C's.  Curb Appeal ~ This one factor alone can help get potential clients in the door of your home.  Your front and backyard are an extension of your home and  can make or break a client feeling comfortable about stepping into the inside of your home. Clean ~ Once a potential buyer walks into your home it is important that they see a clean and well maintained home.  A fresh coat of paint often is an easy way to freshen up your home and also one of the least expensive ways to give your home an up-to-date look. Clutter-Free ~ Showing off as much square footage as possible is key to making a home feel roomy and larger than if there is to much clutter everywhere. Color ~ Keep the color in your home ... 08/05/2012

Our current inventory shows 29 homes for sale in Oakmont. For the previous week, we had one new listing, five escrows opened and five escrows closed. For a complete list of all the homes currently for sale in our MLS system, please click on the link below: View Listings For details on any of these homes for sale in Oakmont, please click on Search by MLS Number and select "Sonoma" from the "Choose a County" dropdown box, then enter the MLS number at the bottom of the search screen. Note: This is a live link, so any additions or changes to these listings will be reflected within 30 minutes or less. For more information on the community of Oakmont, please click on Oakmont California. 06/27/2012

Our current inventory shows 39 homes for sale in Oakmont. For the previous week, there were five new listings, four escrows opened and two escrows closed. For a complete list of all the homes currently for sale in our MLS system, please click on the link below: View Listings For details on any of these homes for sale in Oakmont, please click on Search by MLS Number and select "Sonoma" from the "Choose a County" dropdown box, then enter the MLS number at the bottom of the search screen. Note: This is a live link, so any additions or changes to these listings will be reflected within 30 minutes or less. For more information on the community of Oakmont, please click on Oakmont California. 06/06/2012

  Supply Is Down — Prices Should Go Up!   As of January 1, 2012, there were only 26 homes listed for sale in Oakmont.  Combined with the fact that 52 homes were sold in Oakmont during the fourth quarter of 2011, this means that we start the New Year with only 1.5 months of inventory.  In any normal market, this would be considered an extreme seller’s market.  In any normal market, this severe shortage of inventory would result in a dramatic increase in prices.  Yet prices remain stagnant and some homes sit on the market unsold even after several months.  What’s going on?   It’s a combination of issues.  First of all, the spike in foreclosures and short sales (in the outside world, not so much in Oakmont) is artificially holding down prices.  The second problem is that buyers think the c... 01/16/2012

List Price: $199,900   Charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom four-plex unit Living room with fireplace Bright kitchen and dinging room Conveniently located close to banks, medical offices and Oakmont Market Large storage room and enclosed patio provide valuable storage space   FOR INFORMATION ON THIS LISTING, PLEASE CLICK ON www.6654OakmontDrive.com 01/10/2012

  Do you Have Smart Goals? As we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new year that’s just around the corner, it’s traditional to take a look at what’s going on in our lives and to set some new goals. Setting a goal is not the same as simply making a wish.  If you make a wish, you just hope that what you want to happen will happen somehow.  If you remember the acronym “SMART” when you set your goals, you’ve got a much better chance of making your goals a reality.  “SMART” stands for “Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-based”.  If your goals have all these attributes, you’re well on your way to success.    Wishing you all the best for the New Year, Mike and Paula   12/29/2011