Photos from Deborah Ryman, Realtor Beach Properties Santa Cruz County Vacation Homes
Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz, CA, September 27th, 2007, Deborah Ryman (c)Located in: Pleasure Point (Santa Cruz, CA)
Bella Roma, Capitola, CA.
I have been enjoying meals at this restaurant for a few years now. It is owned by Gaetano Balsamo and is located in Capitola Village, just a short walk from the beach.
The food is enjoyable and a highlight for me, is the "old world" ambiance. The wait staff is awesome!
Bella Roma
316 Capitola Ave.
Telephone: 831.464.2608.
Bella Roma, Capitola, CA
Now this is more like it! Cold Water Classic, Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
A couple of days ago, I posted a blog on my camera battery conking out on the Fourth Day of the Cold Water Classic. Day Four was drizzly, weather-wise, but Day Five was unbelievably beautiful - clear and warm. Day four was on a Friday, so parking was a not an issue - it was a little more challenging on Day Five, a Saturday, but since the weather was so beautiful it was pleasant walking along West Cliff Drive and experiencing the surrounding beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
Not a Great Photo of Steamer Lane, October 12, 2007 - 4th Day of Coldwater Classic - My Camera Battery Died. Those two "dots" in the water are surfers waiting for the waves that eventually came when my battery was COMPELTELY dead.
I made the ten or fifteen minute trip across town specifically to take pictures of the Coldwater Classic. I found a parking space right away, jumped out of the car, made my way to the cliff. Point and click and then point and click again, and NOTHING. No juice. The first picture was supposed to be a test. I had just charged my batteries two days ago. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
So click here to see what the Cold Water Classic is really about.
The day was not a total loss. I made up for the fiasco by having the best burger you can get at Jack's!!! I love Santa Cruz!
Upper Yacht Harbor, Santa Cruz Just Before Dusk, October 2007 (c)
Another walk with my friend on a warm October early evening . . . we started at the Upper Yacht Harbor off of 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz. We quickly climbed into another world - the natural habitat known as Arana Gulch in the city of Santa Cruz. It is amazing that on the ocean side you have the busy Yacht Harbor, and behind it lies the natural Earth . . . no development allowed.
Arana Gulch at Dusk
A totally amazing tree in Arana Gulch
Amazing Tree in Schwann Lake Park
There are so many hidden gems in Santa Cruz County, from interesting architectural surprises around every turn to beautiful parks and amazing gardens. The other day, a friend showed me a place I had never seen before: Schwann Lake (or Lagoon) Park - a part of Schwann Lagoon County Park. It was dusk, the weather was perfect, and the sights were amazing.
The area has a magical quality to it, which I personally equate to nature just doin' it's thing, without too much interference from humans (some would debate me on this point, as there are definite human influences about, such as patches of ivy which can choke out indigenous plants).
As a child, I got the same feeling while walking through weed-high acres on my way home from a friend's house. Just the feeling that you are connected to the Earth and that the Earth has mysteries that must be experienced - words won't do the majesty of it all, justice!
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I love selling real estate in the greater Bay Area(s) - Monterey & San Francisco bays . . . Beach bungalows, investment & horse properties, condos/townhomes, vacation homes, get-aways, you name it!
Welcome to Santa Cruz County, where life really is a beach. If you are looking for investment property, a vacation home, or a permanent residence in paradise, you've come to the right place!
I work tirelessly to assist my clients in realizing their real estate dreams. You will like working with me if you value a straight-shooter, thoroughness, humor, creativity & impeccable integrity (to name a few of the more important traits I believe I bring to the table). Ready to get started?
Santa Cruz County is an amazing place to live, with something for everybody.
The Pacific Ocean in all of its wonder: Some of the best surf spots on the planet . . . beautiful beaches, boating, sailing, kayaking, lounging beachside, or:
The Redwoods: Hiking or biking, exploring backroads, surrounding towns - each with their own unique personality . . .
Santa Cruz has adventures for every taste from the famous Beach Boardwalk to fine dining, funky "dives," interesting neighborhoods, educational & cultural influences & events, cafes galore, bookstores to satisfy every curiosity & so much more!
Santa Cruz County encompasses many interesting cities, towns and districts - some of my favorites at the moment are Capitola, Soquel, Aptos, Live Oak, Branciforte (or B40), Pleasure Point, Sea Cliff and Rio Del Mar. I favor charming beachy communities and areas of historical interest or that have interesting architecture or other endearing qualities.
Some Santa Cruz Area Resources:
Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitor's Council
Santa Cruz County Government Info
All Kinds of Fun Stuff for Kids!
Nightclubs: The Catalyst, The Crow's Nest, Kuumbwa Jazz
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Read the Musings of a Mad Woman . . .
I was thinking about the particular skill set I bring to the marketplace and abruptly ran into resistance in describing my virtues. I don't think it has much to do with modesty so I find myself curious as to what it might be.
My resume includes manual labor as a child (when I grew up it was considered character-building to work as a child - I cut "'cots" summers starting at age 11 - 12 hour days in the hot sun . . . as a teen I volunteered as a "candy-striper" in the local hospital and worked in fast-food joints) - I have done time as a hair stylist, dental assistant, then went corporate as an accountant, an editor, an analyst, a marketing rep, and an underwriter. My hobbies are of a reflective nature. I have always enjoyed writing and like to make collages, read, and partake in armchair philosophical discussions.
I have degrees in Information Systems Management and psychology. I have certifications in Reiki, Feng Shui, and dreamwork.
In reflecting on my background for a moment, I had an "aha" about my resistance in attempting to deconstruct my skill set . . . to describe what I bring to the marketplace is to describe ME - and that is so personal and has to do not only with the jobs I have held, the education I have received, and the skills I possess, but also my upbringing, and the values I ascribe to, as well as my temperament. Very personal "stuff" . . .
I also notice that, surprisingly, there is an element of modesty in describing some of my personal value and a resistance to reducing that value to a simple monetary unit for business purposes.
A former broker once advised his agents that "liking to look at houses" is not a virtue for a real estate agent to have. I disagree. That is part of what makes my job fun for me. I love variety. I love the fact that every work day is different, and I love looking at houses! I am a student of architecture and design, and along with my background in Feng Shui, getting the opportunity to see a house is completely exhilarating to me! I love seeing different layouts and materials, living conditions and living styles. Showing property is a blast to me for this reason and it is even more fun to share the experience with someone and compare notes.
Add a buyer or a seller with a goal and I am fully engaged. For the buyer, I can play detective - interview them to find out what their heart's desire is and then comb the marketplace to try to find it. For a seller, scope out their property and get the creative juices flowing regarding how they can showcase the assets of the property along with creative ways I can market it, and brainstorm ideas to situate the property in the marketplace for the best result.
If I am representing a buyer, writing the offer and presenting it are strengths I bring to the bargaining table. If representing a seller, assisting my client in analyzing the offer is another skill I possess.
Once escrow is opened, my underwriting background and natural attention to detail come into play. Documentation becomes an obsession.
In a nutshell, my strengths lie in the combination of the creative with the analytical. The client who will appreciate me will be someone who values ethics, creativity, fun, and doing things "right."
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