Real Estate - Paul Burrowes

12/10/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pnc6PvQtkA

As the real estate market continues to evolve in 2026, buyers are increasingly prioritizing homes that offer efficiency, modern convenience, and long-term value.

As the real estate market continues to evolve in 2026, buyers are increasingly prioritizing homes that offer efficiency, modern convenience, and long-term va...

11/21/2025

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones. Many buyers today find themselves torn between two options: purchasing a resale property or going for a new-construction home. While the idea of moving into something fresh and untouched sounds exciting, there are several factors to weigh before making that decision. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of buying a new-construction home, so you can decide if it’s the right move for you.

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones. Many buyers today find themselves torn between two options: purchasing a resale property or going for a ne...

11/21/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Y08-n0gzw

How Capital Gains Taxes Trap Boomers and What It Means for Buyers

This post explains how capital gains tax home selling rules are freezing the market in Santa Cruz, what it means for real estate buyers and sellers, the local communities, and practical steps you — whether buyer, seller, or advisor — can use to navigate the next year (and beyond).

That oversized house on a sunny Santa Cruz Street — the one with the garden full of memories — isn’t just a home. For many baby boomers’ real estate owners, ...

11/05/2025

October 2025

11/05/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enwRoRAqLMw

That ocean view home along West Cliff or a redwood-framed estate in Soquel isn’t just a showcase — it’s a statement. Today’s buyers in Luxury homes Santa Cru...

10/31/2025

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-rcna240337

Another cut in December is uncertain, however, as the Fed also confronts stubborn inflation, roaring AI investments and a government shutdown.

10/27/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC7NRb-Lov4
At some point between the familiar comfort of midlife and the unknown of what’s next, many people feel a quiet but undeniable pull — a desire for reinvention. Making a move in midlife can be far more than a change of scenery. It’s an opportunity to redesign how you live, work, and connect. When done intentionally, relocation becomes a catalyst for renewed purpose and long-term fulfillment.

Relocating in midlife can reset your priorities and open new paths for personal growth, career advancement, and lifestyle balance. The key is aligning your move with your deeper goals — from career shifts to community belonging — while considering practical real estate factors like affordability, amenities, and long-term sustainability.

At some point between the familiar comfort of midlife and the unknown of what’s next, many people feel a quiet but undeniable pull — a desire for reinvention...

10/24/2025

https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-september-2025

The typical home sells for 1.4% under its list price—the biggest autumn discount since 2019—as a slow housing market empowers buyers to negotiate.

10/17/2025

https://patch.com/california/across-ca/california-home-sales-rebound-after-5-month-slump

Home sales increased across the state in September following five months of year-over-year declines.