Datta KhalsaJan 15, 20182 min readA Real Estate Retrospective50 years ago this week I showed up in this world, a product of the Summer of Love. From my humble beginnings as a hippie kid, it is...
Datta KhalsaNov 20, 20172 min readHotels get the last LaughHomeowners in Santa Cruz County have a long tradition of finding creative ways to offset the high cost of housing here. One common way...
Datta KhalsaOct 23, 20173 min readTrick or Treat?Halloween is upon us, and while this is the season when you get to see the masks that people put on, it also provides a good reminder for...
Datta KhalsaSep 22, 20172 min readA Tale of Two Cities - Part 2Given the freedom of choice that accompanies the latest technological advances, it isn’t surprising that increasing numbers of workers in...
Datta KhalsaAug 28, 20173 min readA Tale of Two CitiesWhen I moved here in 1992, Santa Cruz was still recovering from the effects of the Loma Prieta earthquake: Many of the downtown merchants...
Datta KhalsaJul 20, 20172 min readWays to Keep Housing Costs DownIt’s no secret that housing costs in Santa Cruz County are amongst the highest in the world, but fortunately there are multiple ways as...
Datta KhalsaJun 29, 20172 min readAN AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE?The following question was recently asked by a long-time client of mine who is considering a condo to broaden her options in the midst of...
Datta KhalsaMay 22, 20172 min readWe Live, Work and Play in Santa CruzIf are seeing this in a Good Times Visitor Guide, chances are you’re visiting the area. And whether you’re experiencing Santa Cruz for...
Datta KhalsaMar 29, 20172 min read Escape From Santa Cruz?Here’s a little story that happened recently in Santa Cruz County. The names have been changed to keep the privacy of the parties...