SOLD! MacFarlane Homes – Client Testimonial – Seller Mountain View Single Family Home

Here’s another Seller testimonial from my clients who I met when preparing their next door neighbor’s home. They saw us working into the late evening hours and they liked that I work well representing out-of-state home owners, plus I’m a member of Professional Fiduciary Association in Silicon Valley. I enjoy helping others and it’s an honor to receive family referrals.
Let me know if I can assist you with anything at all, even if out of state, I’m here to serve anyway I can!

Lynne MacFarlane, Realtor
408-800-1141 SiliconValley/BayArea
831-346-2743 SantaCruz/Monterey
What Is Multigenerational Housing

Some Highlights
- If you have additional loved ones coming to live with you but don’t have enough space, it may be time to consider a larger, multigenerational home.
- Some key benefits of multigenerational living include a combined homebuying budget, shared caregiving duties, enhanced relationships, and more. These benefits might be why more people are choosing to live in multigenerational homes today.
Let me know if you’re interested in finding a house that meets your changing needs and has plenty of space for you and your loved ones.
SOLD! MacFarlane Homes 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Desirable Adobe Hills Community



Why Diversifying Your Concentrated Portfolio Is A Smart Move

Excellent Time To Sell In Today’s Sellers’ Market

2021 was a GREAT market for sellers!
2021 sets the stage for 2022 with higher median prices & lowest home inventory we’ve ever seen! We’ve seen the return of the sales cycle … Buyers are unrelenting; California is a state full of very rich people! Wealth continues to grow with higher income mostly Silicon Valley tech families worked from home/ $$$$ saved and as buyers they gave up contingencies and pay any appraisal gap problems! Supply and demand meaning there is a LOT of buyers (there is no bubble). The time to buy is now (If you want to buy, buy now with rates going up) and if you’re a seller this is an all time low inventory. The shortage of housing persists in 2022.
*Call me if you’re interested in learning about your local market and home property comps in your area. I’m always happy to help. Have a good Super Bowl no matter your team… 49ers aren’t in it so…meh 😛
Lynne Watanabe MacFarlane, MCDM, SRES, SRS | Realtor
Professional Fiduciary Association of California, Silicon Valley affiliate
Intero | A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate
LMACFARLANE @ INTERO.COM
phone 408.800.1141 or 831.346.2743
DRE# 02066698
Lynne MacFarlane – Top Listing Agent – Units, Volume and Producer Dec 2021

Presentation on Silicon Valley’s Top Real Estate Questions From Buyers and Sellers

When you’re a homeowner, especially in California and the SF Bay Area, you are in the business of wealth creation through real estate.
When you buy a home several good things happen:
1. Purchase using good leverage
2. You fix your biggest cost which is housing
3. Provide a hedge against inflation
4. Begin to save outside of the home

Lynne Watanabe MacFarlane, MCDM, SRES, SRS | Realtor
Intero Real Estate Services | Berkshire Hathaway affiliate
(408) 800-1141 or (831) 346-2743
LMACFARLANE@INTERO.COM
Aptos Multigen SFH or Rental | Aptos, Santa Cruz County Home Tour [VIDEO]

‘Sheltering in Place’ has created many changes to people’s living situation. It has allowed employees of many Bay Area companies to work remotely, and it’s now very common to see people move out of state and take early retirement. Employees with corporate jobs have also been able to expand their commute travel radius (1-2 hrs away), as work policies now allow employees to come in to office with less frequency. Families look for more space to live, work, play and teach and they’re finding that this new remote “work from home” is an excellent opportunity to love where they live and that means with more room and yard space!
In previous videos, I have discussed the fact that Santa Cruz County is gaining wealth from neighboring counties, such as from Santa Clara, Alameda, and San Mateo. With much reluctancy from laid back beach locals, those that wish to take their equity and move are grateful that their little Santa Cruz beach bungalows are catching a pretty penny for retirement this high equity growth is across the country!) Here’s another example of a Santa Cruz multigenerational home and why they’re terrific options. Click here
In this strong sellers market with record low inventory, many smart homeowners are preparing their home to sell this year to take advantage of the opportunity.
Here’s a home I toured yesterday in Aptos, perfect for multigenerational family or someone who’s wishing for a downstairs rental for passive income. Cabrillo College is only 9 mins away and a 1BD/1BA would fetch average $2K/month.
Aptos is a great community – good schools, variety of shops and restaurants and only 8 minutes away from one of my favorite beach, Beer Can Beach!

This is a secret path to Beer Can beach from Via Palo Alto
I hope you enjoy my quick YouTube video tour of 129 Lyle Ct Aptos.
If you’re interested in learning more about multigenerational homes or looking for a beach community, ask me, I’d love to help you find your next home!
Call quickly for more information
I’ll help you write up a winning offer.
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Pacific Grove – Lovers Point Walk, A Local Treasure [Video]

~Happy New Year!~


- Point Pinos Lighthouse – http://www.pointpinoslighthouse.org/
- Lucy’s On The Lighthouse – https://www.lucyspg.com/
- 1120 LIGHTHOUSE AVE. PACIFIC GROVE
- Outdoor, casual seating
- Pet Friendly, several well behaved doggos sitting in their patios
- Serving Illy’s espresso
- Order their delicious crispy brussels sprout dish drizzled with balsamic reduction, tasty!
Interested in homes in Pacific Grove? Let me know if you have any real estate interest in buying, selling, or investing in the Monterey Bay or Silicon Valley / SF Bay Area. As you can imagine, Covid has completely changed what’s important to home owners, wouldn’t you agree? If you would like to sell, I will be willing to meet you and share exactly what we could do, my team and I, to get it done. Give me a call!
LYNNE WATANABE MACFARLANE, MCDM, SRES, SRS | Realtor
PFAC Silicon Valley affiliate
Intero | A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate
phone 408.800.1141 or 831.346.2743
DRE# 02066698
LMACFARLANE @ INTERO.COM