Brandi Jones Realtor

Brandi Jones Realtor Over 22 years of helping buyers and sellers as a trusted advisor! About me:
I am Passionate and Innovative in my career.

I watch the details and I am creative which allows me to make selling or buying your home one of the best experiences for you!

09/03/2026

22 Years of Real Estate Experience in 60 Seconds ⏱️

After almost 22 years in Santa Cruz County, I’ve noticed the lifestyle here is not just about where you live - it’s about what you can step into once you’re there.

This 2027 Outdoor Adventure Calendar is for anyone who wants to explore a little more.

There are 365 local ideas for hiking, biking, walking, and surfing - each with a link to the location. And the surf days are not just for surfers. Sometimes the best plan is bringing a coffee, sitting near the water, and watching the lineup. 🌊

For the days you want to get outside but are wondering where to begin, this is a good place to look.

If you’d like a copy, send me OUTDOORS and I’ll share it. 🌿🚲🏄‍♀️

Brandi Jones | REALTOR® | KW Thrive Santa Cruz
🏡 Real estate strategy + aligned decisions for your next chapter.

Reach out anytime if real estate is part of your next chapter.

📞 (831) 588-5145
🌐 brandijonesrealtor.com
📍 Santa Cruz - Monterey Bay - Santa Clara County
DRE # 01385191

Steamer Lane isn’t just a surf spot, it’s a powerful way the neighborhood’s identity gets showcased. 🌊When Santa Cruz ho...
08/30/2026

Steamer Lane isn’t just a surf spot, it’s a powerful way the neighborhood’s identity gets showcased. 🌊

When Santa Cruz hosts major surf contests at Steamer Lane, all eyes shift to the surrounding blocks. These events aren’t only for the surf crowd; they bring visitors, media, and even locals back to West Cliff, making the neighborhood’s cafes, parks, and scenic paths top-of-mind. Even outside event days, the constant foot traffic and buzz keep the area lively, helping shape how both buyers and residents view the lifestyle here.

That’s why being near places like Steamer Lane often means more than a coastal view, it’s about a neighborhood with built-in energy and amenities that get shared with everyone who visits or tunes in. For sellers, this kind of regular visibility creates natural marketing for their property. For buyers or investors, it’s a signal that the area has enduring appeal well beyond a single event or weekend.

💾 Save this if you want to understand how event-driven neighborhoods like West Cliff can shape real estate decisions in Santa Cruz.

Brandi Jones | REALTOR® | KW Thrive Santa Cruz
🏡 Real estate strategy + aligned decisions for your next chapter
Reach out anytime if real estate is part of your next chapter.
📞 (831) 588-5145
🌐 brandijonesrealtor.com
📍 Santa Cruz • Monterey Bay • Santa Clara County
DRE # 01385191

08/28/2026

In my 22 years, it appears the most invisible wall for a seller isn't the price. It's the stuff. 📦

They call me in wanting to talk numbers and staging. 🏠 Then we walk the house, and somewhere between the garage and the hall closet, it becomes clear — the stuff comes first. And for some people, that's almost like a breakup from cherished memories. 💔

It seems like nobody warns you about that part. 🤍

So I grabbed Justin Gorman of Just Junk In for a quick interview while he was working with one of my sellers. 🎙️ He's the person I call, because he's gentle with clients, and because his answer to "does everything go to the landfill?" is a flat no. 🚫

Client care first. Then donate. Recycle. Landfill last. Every time. ♻️

Grey Bears gets first look. 🐻 Then Habitat for Humanity. 🔨 Clothes and smaller pieces now land in his own thrift store in the Capitola Mall, called Just Thrifting — which means someone in our town gets a second-life find instead of a bin. 👗

He started this after watching the big franchises charge close to $300 for one standard trash can, with no real plan for where any of it went. 😳 He figured Santa Cruz County deserved something more local, more affordable, more honest. So he built it — Just Junk In and Just Thrifting. 🚛

And the antiques? 🕰️ He'll tell you straight — the donation center has the final say. He can look at a piece, you can look at a piece, and you can both be certain it's a treasure. Doesn't matter. Their call.

I just like knowing that when we clear a home before photos, most of it goes somewhere that matters. ✨

If you're anywhere near thinking about selling — Capitola, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Soquel, Scotts Valley, Watsonville — how would you feel about seeing what that first step looks like at your place? Comment "PREP" below and I'll send you Justin's info along with the pre-listing checklist I use before a home hits the market. 📝

And if you've got a garage that's been quietly winning for a decade, you're in very good company. 😅

🏡 Brandi Jones, Realtor | KW Thrive | Santa Cruz County

Here’s what’s on the market in Santa Cruz right now, every number tells a story 📊Homes here are listed around $1,889,500...
08/28/2026

Here’s what’s on the market in Santa Cruz right now, every number tells a story 📊

Homes here are listed around $1,889,500, showing where the middle of the market sits for single family homes.

There are 78 homes on the market, so buyers have a range of options to choose from.

Most homes have been listed about 63 days, which gives you a sense of how long inventory is waiting before finding the right buyer.

Asking prices come in around $949 per square foot, a solid benchmark for comparing what you get for your investment.

In the past 30 days, 22 homes have come on the market, so fresh options keep popping up for anyone ready for a new chapter.

About 14.1% of the homes listed have trimmed their asking price, giving a glimpse into possible negotiating room or motivated sellers 🎯

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or investing in Santa Cruz, each stat points to a market that offers both choice and flexibility.

What matters most to you when looking at homes: price, timing, or location?

Brandi Jones | REALTOR® | KW Thrive Santa Cruz
🏡 Real estate strategy + aligned decisions for your next chapter
Reach out anytime if real estate is part of your next chapter.
📞 (831) 588-5145
🌐 brandijonesrealtor.com
📍 Santa Cruz • Monterey Bay • Santa Clara County
DRE # 01385191

08/27/2026

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This episode starts with zero-down FHA loans, ADUs and the very Santa Cruz complications of non-permitted additions and insurance. But then the conversation takes us somewhere completely different—and deeply local.

We sit down with Hannah Healy, co-founder and co-owner of Apero Club, Santa Cruz’s natural wine bottle shop and bar. Hannah helps us understand what “natural wine” actually means, from low-intervention winemaking and sulfites to pet nat, orange wine and those beautifully funky bottles that don’t taste like anything you’ll find at the grocery store.

But this conversation is really about more than wine.

Hannah shares how becoming a mother reshaped the kind of space she wanted Apero to be: warm, curious and welcoming—a place where people can slow down, bring their kids, try something new and feel like they belong.

That feels very Santa Cruz to us.

Come for the real estate. Stay for Hannah, the stories and maybe your next favorite bottle. 🍷

The new episode is out now.

https://owningthecoast.buzzsprout.com/2527605/episodes/19705351

& steaming everywhere

Want the Santa Cruz lifestyle without the late-night noise? This is it. 🌊136 Canfield Ave Apt A is an updated 2 bed, 2 b...
08/26/2026

Want the Santa Cruz lifestyle without the late-night noise? This is it. 🌊

136 Canfield Ave Apt A is an updated 2 bed, 2 bath townhome that puts you just minutes from the Boardwalk, Wharf, and downtown, yet tucked away on a quiet, residential street. For $778,000, you get 1,198 sq ft of living space with updated flooring, a refreshed kitchen, and two full baths, so you can move in without the hassle of renovations.

Imagine morning coffee or work-from-home days in your private outdoor area, then stepping out for groceries, coffee, or surf, everything is within easy reach. 🏠 The open layout and separation between bedrooms offer flexibility whether you’re hosting guests, sharing with a roommate, or creating a home office. This townhome gives you that rare combination: central Santa Cruz convenience with a peaceful retreat to call your own.

Thinking about the next chapter? Save this post if quiet, move-in ready homes near the beach are on your list, or DM to schedule a closer look. ✨

Brandi Jones | REALTOR® | KW Thrive Santa Cruz
🏡 Real estate strategy + aligned decisions for your next chapter
Reach out anytime if real estate is part of your next chapter.
📞 (831) 588-5145
🌐 brandijonesrealtor.com
📍 Santa Cruz • Monterey Bay • Santa Clara County
DRE # 01385191

BLUEIn Santa Cruz, blue isn't a color. It's a commute. 🌊Ask the current owner. She works from home here, and blue is wha...
08/25/2026

BLUE

In Santa Cruz, blue isn't a color. It's a commute. 🌊

Ask the current owner. She works from home here, and blue is what her workday looks like - sky through the living room windows, sky from the patio, sky from the bedrooms. She'll tell you about the garden the HOA tended, and the way the ocean air finds its way in on the afternoon breeze. Ten minutes from her door, the Pacific is doing its thing. She doesn't drive to it on weekends. She lives next to it on Tuesdays.

That's the part listing photos can't quite carry: this is a home someone has genuinely loved being inside of all day.

The trick is finding a place that gives you the blue without giving up your quiet. This one sits on a calm residential street, walkable to downtown shops and dining, yet tucked back from the noise. Inside: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,198 sq ft with fresh floors, a remodeled kitchen, and both bedrooms set apart - room for a guest, a roommate, or the office that finally has a door. The private outdoor space handles coffee before the water and the rinse-off after.

Here's what matters. Under $800,000 in Santa Cruz usually means choosing between space and location. At 1,198 sq ft, this one quietly refuses to make you pick.

Offered at $778,000.

I'm not sure it's right for everyone - but if you've been waiting for coastal living that doesn't come with a renovation list, this is the one to walk through. DM me and I'll get you in this week. 🏄‍♀️

Brandi Jones | REALTOR® | KW Thrive Santa Cruz
🏡 Real estate strategy + aligned decisions for your next chapter
📞 (831) 588-5145
🌐 brandijonesrealtor.com
📍 Santa Cruz • Monterey Bay • Santa Clara County
DRE # 01385191

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/136-Canfield-Ave-APT-A-Santa-Cruz-CA-95060/453613816_zpid/

08/25/2026

QUIET

There is something about the Monterey Bay fog that makes everything quiet.🤫

The streets are softer. The trees drip with morning moisture. The ocean disappears into the horizon, and you can only see a little ways ahead.
It asks you to slow down.

Fog does not rush to reveal what is behind it. It gives the day a softer beginning - a pause before the light comes through.

Maybe that is the meaning of it. Maybe there is NO meaning at all.

Regardless, every morning is seeing or not seeing the whole picture. Sometimes we only need to notice what is right in front of us: the wet leaves, the quiet streets, the softened edges, the small bit of road ahead.

And then, in its own time, the fog lifts.

The light returns. The view opens. But for a little while, there is something beautiful about the quiet.

08/25/2026

Here’s a little glimpse of something I’ve been making lately👨🏻‍🎨: simple greeting cards inspired by leaves, branches, and the small details in nature that make me stop and look twice.🍃🍂

They’re made on felt and watercolor paper, with soft, organic designs that feel a little like bringing the outside in.

And I can’t help but think that living in Santa Cruz County is what inspires me - even in the smallest ways - to make them.

This is a place where creativity feels woven into the landscape. It’s in the curve of a cypress branch against the coast, the redwoods overhead, gardens spilling into the sidewalk, the colorful buildings in Capitola, and the artists, makers, painters, jewelers, photographers, and sculptors who give this county so much character.
We celebrate that creative spirit through First Friday art walks, Open Studios in October, Art & Wine festivals, gallery openings, public sculpture, local coffee shops displaying art, and creative spaces throughout Santa Cruz County.

From the Santa Cruz Art League and the MAH to the Tannery Arts Center, Pajaro Valley Arts, downtown galleries, and little neighborhood shops, art here is not just something you go see. It’s part of how this community lives.

My greeting cards are just a small expression of that inspiration - a little leaf, a branch, a quiet reminder to notice what is beautiful around us.

What is one small Santa Cruz County detail that inspires you? 🌿💌

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Repost from ᴿʸᴬᴺ ᶜᴴᴬᶜᴴᴵ ᶜᴿᴬᴵᴳ ✌🏼•Thank you Santa Cruz! How incredibly grateful I am for all of the feedback and growth w...
08/24/2026

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Thank you Santa Cruz! How incredibly grateful I am for all of the feedback and growth we at Santa Cruz Vibes have received over the last three years // This issue (13) is particularly special as we’ve redesigned parts of the layout and I was able to use an image of a area that is very near and dear to my heart, Steamer Lane, for the cover // We have had such strong photo contributors that this is only the second cover of mine // And like every issue I enjoy taking the audience on a travel adventure in “The Chach Files” // This issue spotlights Patagonia, Chile where I went this past May // I couldn’t be prouder of our magazine and town 🙌🏻 Thanks to you all and especially Brian Upton who is the life and blood of our publication//

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