Tim DeBellis Blog

Authored by Tim DeBellis, your trusted real estate guide in Sonoma County. With a passion for our community and a deep understanding of the luxury real estate market, I bring a unique blend of expertise and local insights to every story. Learn more about my journey in real estate and my commitment to finding your perfect home here.

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Best ROI Home Improvements for Your Home

Home improvement has always been popular among homeowners and is driven by a desire to enhance comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. In recent years, these projects have increasingly become important, especially before a potential sale, as they help increase the perceived value of a property and appeal. It's worth noting that different renovation projects have different values, and it's im...

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Embracing the Next Chapter: The Journey of Downsizing

As our life’s story continually unfolds, we often reach a point where a new chapter begins to beckon. For many, this moment arrives when considering the prospect of downsizing. This decision isn't about leaving behind what was but embracing the exciting possibilities of what’s ahead. Downsizing can open the door to a simpler, more streamlined lifestyle perfectly suited to your current needs and de...

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Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Santa Rosa, California

Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Santa Rosa, California A lot of people dream of living in California. It is the land of sunshine and possibility, the "big" state where all your dreams can come true. Whether you want to be closer to the coast or fuel your artistic inspiration, Santa Rosa has something special to offer. If you are looking to call Santa Rosa home, this blog will tell you...

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Transitioning from an Empty Nest | 5 Steps To Sell Your Santa Rosa Family Home

Why Sell Your Family Home? The children have grown, left the nest, and you're thinking about selling your Sonoma family home. With its precious memories, the house now echoes with too much space for just one or two. Whether you’re leaving the area or moving across town, selling your family home represents a transition from one chapter to the next in your life’s story. And while this transition ma...

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Use A Project Management Approach To Manage Real Estate Transaction Risk

Discover how project management principles can transform your approach to buying or selling a home, turning complex decisions into strategic victories. With decades of project management experience in the aerospace industry and as a management consultant for a global consulting firm, I've been at the forefront of guiding projects to successful completion under the most complex conditions. My prev...

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The Evolving Landscape of Real Estate

Understanding the NAR Proposed Class Action Settlement- You may have noticed a flurry of media coverage recently concerning significant changes in the real estate industry stemming from a proposed settlement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This blog delves into the key elements of the settlement and offers my perspective on how these proposed changes could reshape the interactions ...

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