Sonoma Vineyard and Ranch Real Estate Blog

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Fountaingrove Water Quality Advisory Area

City of Santa Rosa Closely Monitors Post-Fire Benzene Contamination

By Marie H. Clay | on March 15, 2018

Santa Rosa Water recently issued an update to their November 10, 2017, drinking water advisory for an isolated area of 13 homes in the Fountaingrove area that was devastated by the Oct. 8 fire. This advisory went into effect after elevated levels of benzene were detected in the drinking water system. Residents were advised: Do

Still a Seller’s Market, Balance Returning

By Marie H. Clay | on March 13, 2014

Low inventory could slow sales long term We continue to struggle with far too little inventory to meet the strong buyer demand, which in the long run will slow sales gains. A variety of factors are at play here. New home construction has been hampered over the past several due to tight credit, land and

We give Marie the Perseverance Award for handling our sale...an effort that involved separating one large parcel into two dissimilar parcels and associated new easements to combating the bats taking residence in the entryway. The dedication, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile got us to a very satisfactory conclusion.