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Holiday Shopping GuideThe gift-giving season is right around the corner and what better way is there to shop than by supporting local artists?! Be sure to stop by at any of the numerous events and fairs going on through November and December, making it easy to get all...

Best Bakeries in Santa CruzScattered throughout Santa Cruz County are numerous locally owned bakeries. These special spots are the perfect place to find a dessert for a celebration or to spend a leisurely Saturday morning enjoying time with your friends or family...

Santa Cruz Christmas Tree FarmWith the holidays upon us, you might be digging into your attic or storage unit for your artificial tree. However, many people may forget that although we live in a beach town, we are just minutes away from the Santa Cruz Mountain Range...

1% For Good - O'Neill Sea OdysseyDuring each quarter of the year, Sereno Group’s Coastal Offices in Santa Cruz and Aptos choose two recipients to receive a grant from Sereno’s 1% for Good Charitable Foundation. Each agent has the opportunity to donate 1% of their...

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 California’s state assembly recently passed Ab-1482 to help address the housing crisis. AB – 1482 limits the amount rent can be increased starting January 1st, 2020 and is expected to remain in effect until January 1st, 2030....

Winter Events & Things To DoWinter in Santa Cruz means occasional 60 degree days, sunshine, fewer crowds, and plenty of things to do. From wildlife viewing to surf competitions and clam chowder cook-offs, there is something new to do every weekend. Here are my top...

New ADU Rules & AmendmentsIf you own property it’s probably crossed your mind about adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property. While the process has been cumbersome before new land-use policy, development standard, permitting and fee amendments are...

1% For Good - Homeless Garden ProjectDuring each quarter of the year, Sereno Group’s Coastal Offices in Santa Cruz and Aptos choose two recipients to receive a grant from Sereno’s 1% for Good Charitable Foundation. Each agent has the opportunity to donate 1% of their...

2019 Home Trends in ReviewIt’s hard to believe we’re already a month into the new year! With each new year, companies are doing their best to guess what home designs and features will be hot for the coming year. Before we get into the home trends of 2020, let’s go...

What to Include in Your Emergency Kit As Californians, we don’t have to deal with tornadoes, monsoons, or hurricanes, so it may be easy to forget that we should also be prepared for an emergency. From earthquakes to wildfires and even a severe winter storm, it is...