This week I had the honor to meet with Anthony Ebright, a lender who works for Wells Fargo. Anthony is not only specialized in FHA/VA loan products but is also a fervent blogger and integrator of social media. After brainstorming he mentioned that he would love to see my stories from my Dutch perspective.
This has gotten a lot of thought and I will take up the challenge. The theme of this blog will be changing a little: Real Estate and Real Living in Sonoma County from a Dutch perspective.
I know you all think all Dutch people wear wooden shoes -they are practical for yard work- and live in windmills. Well, there is more to Netherlands than that. More in the coming time.
Did you know that Sonoma County has a lot in common with Netherlands? For one thing, both are dealing with levees to protect parts of the land. However in Netherlands you pay for this through your property taxes as a special assessment.
Right now, real estate in Sonoma County is on sale, or affordability rate is around 67 %, a historic high, for many it is just as expensive to buy as to rent, upon request, I will supply you with examples, just send me an email.
As for today, enjoy this beautiful Dutch weather in Sonoma County with a cup of hot Van Houten Chocolate or a nice Seghesio Sonoma Zin , the best of both worlds.
Mirjam
Mirjam,
Thanks for mentioning me in your blog! What an honor! I can’t wait to read more about your perspective about Sonoma County. It’s interesting to see how other coultures deal with similar problems like the levees.
Best Regards,
Anthony