CLIENT TESTIMONIALS • January 5, 2026

CONGRATS LIZ!

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS • January 5, 2026

CONGRATS MARCELA!

MARKET UPDATE • January 5, 2026

MARKET UPDATE – DECEMBER 2025

NEW AGENT • March 7, 2023

Welcome Patrick Baccanari!

We are excited to welcome Patrick Baccanari to our office in Carmel-by-the-Sea!

Patrick’s extensive business background spans over 30 years. From a successful high-tech career in Silicon Valley to specializing in business development and sales strategy execution for tech and agriculture startups. Patrick has an innovative and collaborative approach to understanding his client’s true needs and objectives.

Patrick grew up on the east coast and is a graduate of Kutztown and Lehigh Universities with degrees in Business and Education. He is the father of two children and enjoys golf, pickleball, hiking, yoga, wine, friends, and traveling.

Welcome Patrick! We are thrilled to have you at David Lyng Real Estate.

 

DAVID LYNG REAL ESTATE • March 7, 2023

Staff Spotlight – Rosie Petruzzi

This staff spotlight goes to the dazzling Rosie Petruzzi! Rosie is such a joy to have around the office and makes everyone feel welcome. She always keeps us smiling and laughing. We appreciate her hard work so much!

〰️ What is your job at DLRE? I’m the Office Coordinator for the Pleasure Point Office! I’m the first smiling face you see when you come into our office. I’m in charge of maintaining a clean, cute and cozy office space. I’m here to help the agents with anything they need. From making flyers, coffee, or birthday cards to answering iPhone questions, posting on social media or just to chat.

〰️ Tell us about you! I was born and raised in Santa Cruz County. My husband, Roman is the owner of Rational Moving. We have the cutest fur baby, Mr. Cat. This past year my husband and I bought a house, we got married in South Lake Tahoe and got to attended 10 of our friends weddings.

〰️ Favorite hobbies? I love making Tiktoks, doing puzzles, reading books, and bowling. I also am a huge fan of all things Disney!

〰️ Favorite local hangout/eatery? Boardwalk Bowl, Humble Sea, Two doors

〰️ Tell us a “fun fact” about you! I have never broken a bone. I can say the alphabet backwards. I’m the oldest of 7 siblings. It is my dream to have twins!

〰️ What to you is the David Lyng Advantage? I love that David Lyng Real Estate is a family owned company and always makes sure staff is happy and taken care of. This company looks out for one another and is so supportive.

Want to be a part of DLRE? Visit https://www.davidlyng.com/careers

NEW AGENT • March 7, 2023

Welcome Kylie Herman!

We are excited to welcome Kylie Herman to David Lyng Real Estate! 🎉

As a Santa Cruz native, Kylie loves the community that she serves. She understands the dream to own a home here in Santa Cruz, and brings that passion into all relationships. Kylie’s extensive knowledge in the health and wellness industry brings a unique and valuable contribution to her client’s real estate goals. She believes the home is your sanctuary, and much more than just a place to live. Passionate about preserving the environment for current and future generations, Kylie is also certified by the NAR as a GREEN designated Realtor. This designation provides further knowledge and resources on sustainable and energy-efficient homes. Kylie enjoys spending time outdoors in the sunshine, whipping up healthy food for her family & friends, and most of all, creating memories with her husband and 1 & 1/2 year old daughter.

Welcome Kylie! We are so excited to have you at DLRE! 🌟

 

NEW AGENT • March 7, 2023

Welcome Lexi Stewart!

We are excited to welcome Lexi Stewart to David Lyng Real Estate! 🎉

Lexi has lived all over California but has called Santa Cruz home for 20 years. Whether you’re looking for a beach bungalow, a redwood retreat, or your family’s forever home, Lexi can help you find the property that best suits your needs. Reliable, a hard worker, and down to earth, her goal is to make the home-buying process as fun and as low-stress as possible. When she’s not helping her clients find their dream homes, she’s spending time with her husband and two sons, enjoying the beach, hiking in the redwoods, or traveling around the coast in their camper van.

Welcome Lexi! We are so excited to have you at DLRE! 🌟

 

AGENT SPOTLIGHT • March 7, 2023

Agent Spotlight – Janie Hanson

AGENT SPOTLIGHT – JANIE HANSON!

If we could celebrate Janie’s amazingness everyday we would! Janie Hanson is a top producing agent in our Scotts Valley office and brings dedication, drive, motivation and passion to her craft along with her fun-loving sense of humor! This family woman brings the heat to our divine County and we love watching her in action!
Check out her Q&A below:
〰️How long have you been in Real Estate? I enter real estate just before the .com crash and boy was it a ride…it made me feel like I could deal with anything after start in a downturn market.
〰️What’s your favorite thing about David Lyng Real Estate? Family, Friends, Integrity helpful and charitable.
〰️Any advice you would give to a new agent? Never give up, each day is a new day and new chance to make a difference in someone’s life!
〰️What do you like to do in your free time? Hike, Mountain Bike, family time with my amazing grandson Karson! I also love listening to live music it resets my soul.
〰️Who are your favorite people and why? My favorite people are my kids, my Mom, and my husband.
My kids to see how they navigate through life in these times makes me amazed and proud of them.
My Mom still owns her own business and drives from Palm Desert to Santa Cruz in one trip! I’m not allowed to share her age she would kill me. lol
I couldn’t do this amazing job I love without the support of my best friend and husband Chris.
〰️Where are your favorite places and why? Fallen Leaf Lake, we are Blessed to have a home there and it lets me unplug and reset.
〰️Favorite Local Eatery? Alderwood, family owned and I love steaks!
〰️Favorite Local Activity and where you like to do it? Listen to live music on the beach!
〰️Additional or interesting information about you: One thing you may not know about me is I was raised on a “huge” Dairy Farm and loved being a farm girl!

 

NEW AGENT • March 7, 2023

Welcome Kimberly Slevin!

Help us give a warm welcome to Kimberly Slevin! 🎉
Kimberly has spent the past several years working in both Real Estate and Interior Design in San Francisco. Kimberly is a huge home enthusiast with a love for architecture and design and an affinity for decorating and remodeling. Kimberly teaches children yoga and is a huge yogi herself. Kimberly is very family oriented, she also enjoys surfing, swimming, skiing, travel and anything and everything life has to offer.
Keep Kimberly in mind with your next Real Estate adventure!

 

NEW AGENT • March 7, 2023

Welcome Cherie La France Anderson!

We are happy to welcome Cherie La France-Anderson to our Scotts Valley office at David Lyng!

“Entrepreneur, Investor, Trainer, Consummate Professional; are some of the terms that best describe Cherie LaFrance-Anderson. Determined, disciplined and accomplished are traits that assure you that she will get the job done with impeccable care. With over 30 years of sales, marketing and real estate investment experience, Cherie is the Realtor you want to find your dream home!”

We look forward to your journey here with us Cherie!