We Just Bought a Home—with an ADU! Here's Why That Matters (For You Too)
Big news from my family—we just bought a home here in Sonoma County!
It’s a house with an attached ADU, and we’re planning to live in the main home while continuing to rent out the ADU and ultimately make the entire property an investment property for us. It gives us flexibility, additional income, and financial leverage to grow generational wealth—all things I talk about with my clients every day. Now I’m walking that same path, putting my money where my mouth is.
Let’s talk about why we chose to make this move right now.
Inventory is Climbing, and That’s a Good Thing
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed more “For Sale” signs around. You're not imagining it—Sonoma County is seeing a surge in inventory.
📊 Just take a look at the first chart below. It tracks homes for sale (light green) versus sold (dark green), and homes that have gone into escrow (pended, red line) over the last two years.
Even though inventory is rising, the number of homes going into escrow has stayed relatively steady. That means buyer demand is still present—it’s just not outpacing supply like it did for years.
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So… Are We in a Buyer’s Market? Not Yet.
We currently have 3.7 months of inventory in Sonoma County. That’s up from what we’ve seen the past couple years—but we’re not in a buyer’s market.
🔍 What does “months of inventory” actually mean?
Here’s the formula:
Months of Inventory = Number of Homes for Sale ÷ Average Number of Homes Sold per Month
For example:
If 50 homes are for sale and 10 are selling per month → 50 ÷ 10 = 5 months of inventory.
Now let’s put that into context:
Seller’s Market: Less than 5 months (low inventory, high competition, rising prices)
Balanced Market: 5–6 months (healthy, stable, good for both sides)
Buyer’s Market: More than 6 months (slower sales, more room to negotiate)
We’re still below the 5-month mark. So while things are softening, we’re just starting to head toward balance—not falling off a cliff.
The second chart shows exactly how that shift is playing out over time.
Fear Makes People Freeze—But That’s When the Smart Money Moves
I talk to a lot of buyers right now who are feeling uncertain.
They’ve heard “the market is softening,” and it sounds like a warning. But let’s be real—we’ve been in a supercharged seller’s market for years. This shift is more like a cooling breeze than a storm.
It’s actually an opportunity.
You’ve heard the phrase “buy low, sell high.” But here’s the truth: most people don’t do it. Why? Because buying low often feels scary.
But this is how wealth gets built in real estate—by stepping in when the market gives you options, not just when everyone else is rushing in too.
That’s exactly what we’re doing for our family. We’re not just talking about real estate as an investment—we’re living it.
If You’ve Been Thinking About Buying, Let’s Talk!
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upsizing, downsizing, or thinking about investing—this might be the time to move forward.
Let’s chat and map out your options. I’ll give you real numbers, real guidance, and real support—no pressure, just clarity.