5575 Empire Grade Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 For Sale $895,000 For more photos and detailed information, please visit: www.5575Empire.com Home Full Details Photo Tour Virtual Tour Image Library Property Documents Property Map Area Schools Area Amenities Walk Score Mortgage Calculator Census Information Santa Cruz R.E. News US R.E. News & More Feedback Form Email Property Info Schedule a Showing Frank's Listings Contact Me Best Full Bay & Open Ocean View. Point Sur, Entire "String of Pearls" Circling the Monterey Bay. 4 Min to UCSC, Authentic Sculptor's Studio, Over-Sized Garage w/ Greenhouse. Needs TLC but layout is great, Views are Astounding! Close to town yet totally private. Soaring interior space with Craftsman influence and sculptor's vision. Entertainer's take note: this house is unbelievable! www.5575Empire.com Features Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Area: Bonny Doon (Area 32) Style: Tri Level Sq. Ft.: 1,947 Lot Size: 152895 Year Built: 1976 Frank Murphy e-Pro, ABR, CRS Keller Williams Realty Office: 831-457-5550 Fax: 831-401-2425 Email: frank@FrankMurphy.net Website: www.LiveInSantaCruz.com DRE License: #01014048 Powered by AgencyLogic

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"Planning Photos That Beat The Competition" "Prep To Sell" "How To Use Contract Terms To Reel In A Buyer Fast" "Which Remodels Will Pay You Back Most?" "Take Your First Offer Seriously

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125 Vick Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 For Sale $500,000 For more photos and detailed information, please visit: www.125Vick.com      Home    Full Details    Photo Tour    Virtual Tour    Image Library    Property Documents    Property Map    Area Schools    Area Amenities    Walk Score    Mortgage Calculator    Census Information    Santa Cruz R.E. News    US R.E. News & More    Feedback Form    Email Property Info    Schedule a Showing    Frank's Listings    Contact Me GREAT POSSIBILITIES! This cozy ranch style single level home sits on an all useable parcel of just over an acre. The living room with vaulted ceiling welcomes you in and the french doors draw your eye to the expansive rear yard. Fruit trees, a separate office and a former horse arena all add to the ambiance. Currently there is a studio rental in the permitted garage conversion. www.125Vick.com Features Bedrooms: 3 + studio Bathrooms: 3 Area: Bonny Doon Style: Ranch Sq. Ft.: 2,400 Lot Size: 1.123 Acres Year Built: 1965 Frank Murphy e-Pro, ABR, CRS Keller Williams Realty Office: 831-457-5550 Fax: 831-401-2425 Email: frank@FrankMurphy.net Website: www.LiveInSantaCruz.com DRE License: #01014048     Powered by AgencyLogic

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640 Thayer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 For Sale $3,000,000 For more photos and detailed information, please visit: www.640Thayer.com Home Full Details Photo Tour Virtual Tour Image Library Property Documents Property Map Area Schools Area Amenities Walk Score Mortgage Calculator Census Information Santa Cruz R.E. News US R.E. News & More Feedback Form Email Property Info Schedule a Showing Frank's Listings Contact Me Incredible estate property. Exquisite handcrafted home resonates quality, privacy, charm. ALL wood used in home milled from property. Craftsman details, radiant heat, true gourmet kitchen. Barns, guest house, cabin, solar array cuts PGE. 36+ acs zoned TPZ=LOW prop taxes! Adjacent to former Cemex land now in conservancy! Country living but close to town. Sportsmen, OK to discharge firearms! There's more... Must see! www.640Thayer.com Features Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2½ Area: Bonny Doon Style: Craftsman Sq. Ft.: 3,215 Lot Size: 35.92 Acres Year Built: 2002 Frank Murphy e-Pro, ABR, CRS Keller Williams Realty Office: 831-457-5550 Fax: 831-401-2425 Email: frank@FrankMurphy.net Website: www.LiveInSantaCruz.com DRE License: #01014048 Powered by AgencyLogic

February 2012 The Murphy Team is growing! We are pleased to welcome our new Listing Manager, Brooke Johnson. Brooke has been a licensed realtor in Santa Cruz County for over 6 years; she has extensive experience in lending, office management, and customer service. We are thrilled to have her join us! Brooke can be reached at 831-457-5552 or Admin@FrankMurphy.net -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual CyberStar Summit-Technology & Marketing Conference Frank is just returned from his annual CyberStar Summit technology and marketing conference. Allen Hainge’s CyberStars is an invitation only group of 225 Realtors from across North America who successfully and aggressively use technology in their real estate business. Each January, the CyberStars gather for an intense, two day networking session. They trade ideas on what works (and what doesn’t!) when it comes to using today’s technology to serve the needs of their clients. As in years past, this meeting proved to be a tremendously fast-paced, exciting and beneficial time for all attendees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a link to our February e-Newsletter Don't miss this month's cover story: "LONG-TERM FORECAST - Mostly Sunny For Homeownership" Visit our February E-Newsletter online now by clicking the URL above. Then turn to Pages 2, 3, and 4 for more timely articles of interest to today's sellers, buyers and homeowners. "Buying For The First Time Or Haven't Bought In A Long Time?" "Sell Today, Move Tomorrow" "Common Mistakes To Avoid" "How Much First Home Can You Buy?" "Easy Eco-Upgrades To Save $$$" "Home Warranties: Benefits And Coverage" Tap Our Expertise Even if you're not ready to buy or sell a home right now, we would be happy to keep you up-to-date on developments in the real estate industry, mortgage financing and our local market. Simply reply to this e-mail or give us a call! We hope you enjoy this monthly electronic newsletter. Please forward the link above to a friend who would also appreciate the information. If you have any comments, please e-mail them to us. Or, if you would like answers to your specific real estate questions, we'd be happy to help! Frank Murphy 831-457-5550 1414 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, California 95062 DRE License #01014048 Frank@FrankMurphy.net www.LiveInSantaCruz.com