# Megan DeVivo > Megan DeVivo is a solo real estate agent serving Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, combining The Agency marketing reach with UMRO brokerage oversight to represent buyers, sellers and relocating clients across coastal and Silicon Valley markets. Bay-to-Beach expertise, Santa Cruz & Santa Clara focus, discreet high-touch service, strong negotiation & staging, buyers/relocators/sellers/investors ## Neighborhood Guides - [Scotts Valley Real Estate | Explore Luxury Homes](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/scotts-valley): Scotts Valley, CA real estate directory with luxury listings, neighborhood demographics, and local points of interest. - [Los Altos Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Lifestyle Guide](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/los-altos): A Los Altos real estate directory page with property listings, neighborhood demographics, walkability scores, and local business references. - [Santa Cruz Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Coastal Living](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/santa-cruz): Santa Cruz real estate listing page with neighborhood demographics, local points of interest, and current property search results. - [Soquel Real Estate | Homes & Lifestyle in Soquel, CA](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/soquel): Soquel, CA real estate directory with listings, neighborhood demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [San Jose Real Estate | Homes & Neighborhood Guide](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/san-jose): San Jose neighborhood page with property listings, demographic stats, and local points of interest. - [Carmel-by-the-Sea Homes for Sale - Megan DeVivo](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/carmel-by-the-sea): Megan DeVivo's Carmel-by-the-Sea real-estate neighborhood listing page with property inventory and local area stats. - [Aptos, CA Real Estate | Coastal Luxury Homes for Sale](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/aptos): Aptos, CA real estate neighborhood page with listings, market data, demographics, schools, and local points of interest. - [Los Gatos Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Market Insight](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/los-gatos): Los Gatos real estate and luxury homes page with listings, local demographics, schools, and neighborhood points of interest. - [Capitola, CA Real Estate | Luxury Coastal Properties](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/capitola): Capitola, CA neighborhood page pairing sold listings with Census demographics, Walk Score data, and local business highlights. - [Saratoga CA Homes for Sale | Luxury Real Estate Listings](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods/saratoga): Saratoga, California neighborhood page listing luxury homes and local demographic and amenity data. ## Featured Properties - [Find California Real Estate Listings | Megan DeVivo](https://megandevivo.com/properties): Agent property portfolio showcasing active listings and notable sales across Santa Cruz and surrounding communities. ## Tools - [Home Valuation Los Gatos, CA - Discover Your Home's Worth](https://megandevivo.com/home-valuation): Los Gatos home valuation page explaining Megan DeVivo's estimate process, CMA and appraisal options, and reasons to value a home. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Santa Cruz Neighborhoods Guide | Beach & City Living](https://megandevivo.com/blog/santa-cruz-neighborhoods-for-beach-and-city-living): Guide to Santa Cruz neighborhoods for buyers seeking beach access, downtown walkability, and quieter residential pockets. - [Sell Your San Jose Home to Move to Santa Cruz Coast](https://megandevivo.com/blog/selling-your-san-jose-home-to-move-to-the-coast): A San Jose-to-Santa Cruz moving guide covers timing, equity, Prop 19, insurance, and coastal purchase strategy. - [Second Home in Aptos: Rules, Financing & Buyer Guide](https://megandevivo.com/blog/buying-a-second-home-in-aptos-what-to-consider): Guide to buying a second home in Aptos, covering short-term rental rules, financing, taxes, hazards, and local compliance. - [Aptos Housing Market: What June 2026 Numbers Reveal](https://megandevivo.com/blog/the-aptos-median-is-hiding-two-different-markets): A market analysis examining divergent Aptos housing submarkets, pricing data, buyer strategy, and Seacliff State Beach redevelopment. - [Santa Cruz Commute to Silicon Valley | Find the Right Home](https://megandevivo.com/blog/santa-cruz-homes-for-silicon-valley-commuters): Guide to Santa Cruz neighborhoods and commute options for Silicon Valley workers balancing coastal living with Highway 17 access. - [San Jose House Hacking Guide for Single-Family Homes](https://megandevivo.com/blog/guide-to-house-hacking-with-san-jose-single-family-homes): Guide to house hacking San Jose single-family homes using bedrooms, JADUs, and ADUs to offset high housing costs. - [Best Time to Sell Santa Cruz Homes | 2026 Market Guide](https://megandevivo.com/blog/best-time-to-sell-a-home-in-santa-cruz-county): Santa Cruz County home-selling guide covers seasonal listing windows, prep timelines, and local factors that shape timing. - [Closing Costs San Jose: Buyer & Seller Guide 2025](https://megandevivo.com/blog/closing-costs-in-san-jose-whats-included): A San Jose real-estate guide explaining buyer and seller closing costs, transfer taxes, and cash-to-close budgeting. - [Santa Cruz Housing Market Trends 2026 for Coastal Buyers](https://megandevivo.com/blog/santa-cruz-housing-trends-coastal-buyers-should-watch): A Santa Cruz real estate blog analyzing coastal housing trends, inventory, pricing signals, and buyer strategies for 2026. - [Staging a Home in Santa Cruz: Coastal Seller's Guide](https://megandevivo.com/blog/staging-and-preparing-your-santa-cruz-home-for-sale): Santa Cruz seller guide on staging, coastal maintenance, disclosures, and media prep for a home listing. - [Jumbo Loans Aptos: What High-End Buyers Should Know](https://megandevivo.com/blog/jumbo-loans-in-aptos-what-buyers-should-know): A guide for Aptos buyers explaining jumbo-loan thresholds, underwriting, appraisals, rates, insurance, and lender questions. - [Selling a Home in Aptos with Discreet, Strategic Marketing](https://megandevivo.com/blog/selling-a-home-in-aptos-with-discreet-strategic-marketing): Aptos real estate guide on private-sale strategies, local pricing, and staging for sellers who want controlled exposure. - [Living in Santa Cruz: Beaches, Commutes & Community](https://megandevivo.com/blog/everyday-life-in-santa-cruz-beaches-commutes-community): A Santa Cruz lifestyle guide covering beaches, neighborhoods, commute options, schools, and everyday trade-offs. - [Best San Jose Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers Guide](https://megandevivo.com/blog/san-jose-neighborhoods-for-first-time-home-buyers): Catalog guide to San Jose neighborhoods for first-time home buyers compares Berryessa, North San Jose, Evergreen, Willow Glen, and Cambrian. - [Aptos Neighborhoods for Coastal Living | Find Your Fit](https://megandevivo.com/blog/aptos-neighborhoods-and-their-coastal-personalities): Directory-style guide to Aptos neighborhoods, comparing village, beach, resort, and inland foothill areas for homebuyers. - [Living in Aptos CA: Is Beach-to-Redwoods Life for You?](https://megandevivo.com/blog/living-in-aptos-beaches-trails-and-village-charm): A guide to living in Aptos, CA, covering village life, beaches, redwood trails, schools, and housing. - [List a Home in Santa Cruz: What Sellers Should Expect](https://megandevivo.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-listing-a-santa-cruz-home): Guide to listing a Santa Cruz home, covering pricing, disclosures, showings, offers, and closing. - [Aptos vs Santa Cruz: Which Coastal Town Is Right for You?](https://megandevivo.com/blog/aptos-vs-santa-cruz-which-coastal-town-fits-you): Compares Aptos and Santa Cruz for coastal homebuyers, covering prices, housing mix, commute patterns, schools, and lifestyle. - [Santa Cruz Multiple Offers Tips for Buyers | Read Guide](https://megandevivo.com/blog/navigating-multiple-offers-as-a-santa-cruz-buyer): Santa Cruz guide for buyers on competing in multiple-offer situations with preapproval, contingencies, and offer-structure advice. - [Things to Do in San Jose This Summer | Plan Your Week](https://megandevivo.com/blog/the-san-jose-summer-calendar-locals-actually-use): A local guide to San Jose's recurring summer events, July 24 convergence, Giants promotions, dining updates, and downtown nightlife. - [Aptos CA Home Styles: Which Design Fits You Best?](https://megandevivo.com/blog/architectural-styles-you-see-in-aptos-homes): Blog post on Aptos home architecture, covering cottages, ranch, mid-century, coastal modern, Mediterranean, and townhome styles. - [Aptos Condos and Townhomes for Easy Coastal Living](https://megandevivo.com/blog/low-maintenance-living-in-aptos-condos-and-townhomes): Blog post on low-maintenance condo and townhome living in Aptos, covering HOA costs, reserves, and buying considerations. - [New Downtown Santa Cruz Restaurants Summer 2026 | Local Map](https://megandevivo.com/blog/downtown-santa-cruzs-2026-restaurant-class-is-a-map-not-a-list): An editorial guide maps six 2026 downtown Santa Cruz restaurant openings to former tenants, walkable neighborhoods, and nearby events. - [Willow Glen's Home Prices Assume a Zoning Guarantee That No Longer Holds](https://megandevivo.com/blog/willow-glens-home-prices-assume-a-zoning-guarantee-that-no-longer-holds): Megan DeVivo examines how zoning changes and new multi-family projects may affect Willow Glen's housing market and buyer decisions. - [Almaden Lake Park Is a Trailhead, Not a Destination](https://megandevivo.com/blog/almaden-lake-park-is-a-trailhead-not-a-destination): A local guide reframes Almaden Lake Park as the gateway to an interconnected trail corridor stretching toward Santa Teresa and Mount Umunhum. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Megan DeVivo](https://megandevivo.com/testimonials): Testimonials page featuring client praise for Los Gatos real estate agent Megan DeVivo. ## Core Pages - [Luxury Santa Cruz Real Estate Agent | Megan DeVivo](https://megandevivo.com/): Personal real estate homepage for Megan DeVivo serving Santa Clara and Santa Cruz County. ## Other Pages - [Privacy Policy | Megan DeVivo Real Estate Agent](https://megandevivo.com/terms-and-conditions): Megan DeVivo's privacy policy and terms of use for her real estate website, covering data collection, AI use, sharing, and opt-outs. - [404 Page Not Found | Megan DeVivo Real Estate Agent](https://megandevivo.com/404): A 404 error page for Megan DeVivo's Los Gatos real estate site with contact details. - [Let's Connect | Megan DeVivo Real Estate Agent](https://megandevivo.com/contact): Contact page for Megan DeVivo's Los Gatos real estate office, with phone, email, address, and inquiry form. - [Explore California Neighborhoods | Megan DeVivo](https://megandevivo.com/neighborhoods): Directory of neighborhoods and communities in Santa Cruz and the Central Coast. - [Bay Area Real Estate & Community Blog | Megan DeVivo](https://megandevivo.com/blog): Megan DeVivo's real-estate blog aggregates articles on buying, selling, staging, and closing costs across San Jose, Aptos, and Santa Cruz. - [Meet Megan DeVivo - Your Bay Area Real Estate Agent](https://megandevivo.com/about): About page for Santa Clara and Santa Cruz realtor Megan DeVivo, with bio, testimonials, featured listings, and contact details.