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Welcome Hanson-Schaefer Team!
We are excited to announce that Janie Hanson and Colette Schaefer have joined David Lyng Real Estate! Janie Hanson has called Santa Cruz home for over 20 years. After a long and successful career in the construction and building industry, Janie transferred her enthusiastic personality and a considerable network of clientele to the real estate field. Her knowledge of the industrial and residential development industry blends seamlessly with her emphasis on creating personal client service that is designed to go beyond expectations. Colette Schaefer is a Santa Cruz native with an intimate understanding of the real estate market, and an appreciation for the diverse and unique community. Colette previously had a successful sales career in home goods; being one of the Top Consultants in Northern California. When Janie was expanding her business and needed an honest, bright, and hard-working, partner, she knew Colette was the perfect fit. Together they are one of the Top Producing Teams in Santa Cruz County and feel that the creation of long-term relationships are far more valuable than a single transaction. Welcome ladies!
Testimonials | Mike Whiting
“Mike Whiting did a wonderful job of selling my house. He was very knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Mike and David Lyng Real Estate for your Real Estate needs!” -Darlene O.
Agent Spotlight | Christine Pini
This Agent Spotlight goes to Christine Pini, a David Lyng Top Producer. She is hardworking, compassionate, a leader in her community, and a total Super-Mom! We are so lucky to have her a part of the David Lyng family!
Read her Q&A below:
〰️What do you like to do in your free time? Surf, camp, hike, attend my kid’s soccer and baseball games. (son and daughter soccer, son baseball)
〰️Who are your favorite people and why? My husband is my rock and my best friend. Without him, I could not do what I do. My children are who I do everything for. My sister is the one who encouraged me to go into real estate. She had the vision and understanding as to who I am and where I would shine brightest.
〰️Do you have any animals or pets? I have a cute little kitty named Ishme-dagan named after a Sumerian king. Not our name – but we kept it because we thought it was interesting and fit him. We adopted him from Paws For Love. Our dog Lacey is my sidekick and in my marketing. I’ve brought her to client meetings, showings, and open houses (with homeowner permission) she is always smiling and happy to be along for the ride.
〰️Where are your favorite places and why? Although I surf and am an avid hiker and traveler, I love to be home. My house is such a special place. My husband’s grandfather had it built and created a backyard that embraces his Italian heritage. It is a beautiful garden space that has vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers that all weave together in an environment that is a gift. I love to come home and unwind on my outdoor sofa and look at the garden and surrounding trees.
〰️Favorite Local Eatery? We LOVE Oswalds. My husband and I go there for every special occasion. Our two other go-to spots are Zameen – I treat myself with a Gyro there every time I close a sale and Sawesdee. We LOVE Thai food and they have the best.
〰️Favorite Local Activity and where you like to do it? We mountain bike in Pogonip every Sunday morning on the Emma McCrary trail. It’s such a fun easy trail and a great Sunday morning ride. This is after our weekly Sunday run from New Brighton to the Cement Ship and back. We are overachievers, LOL. I also like to surf at second peak at Pleasure point or Jacks if it’s not crowded. My in-laws have a cabin near Smithwoods RV park in Felton and visiting them in the summer has to be one of my favorite activities. It’s so relaxing.
〰What is something interesting and unique to you? Not sure… what is interesting… I play the Viola. That might be interesting. I have a background in architectural design and spent 12 years in corporate interior design. Worked with clients like Astra Zeneca, Johnson and Johnson, Bank of America, Chase, Fox Rothschild Law, Meridian Health, and others. Our family has traveled extensively in North and Central America we free dive, hike, spearfish, and surf as well as try our best to learn from and appreciate the native culture of every location we have visited (rather than be tourists.) including here in the USA where different regions can have such different cultures.
Want to be a part of DLRE? Visit https://www.davidlyng.com/careers
Testimonials | Kelley Youmans
“We were looking for an investment property in the Santa Cruz area and were prepared for a long search. The market in our area for an investment property is really tough. Kelley prepared us appropriately for those expectations, and then completely blew them out of the water with helping us find and purchase the perfect investment property, right in our price range, right in the area we wanted. Kelley’s knowledge and connections in Santa Cruz County proved invaluable. She is 110% professional, dedicated, and communicative – this was our first investment property purchase and she helped us understand what we needed to do every step of the way. If you’re looking for a great realtor, be sure to choose Kelley! She is top notch.” -Shanta B. & Yigal U.
Welcome Wendy Walker!
We are thrilled to announce Wendy Walker has joined David Lyng Real Estate! Wendy has always had a passion for serving others, and choosing to become a Realtor was a natural fit. She holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin in International Relations, and is a commissioned Notary Public. Wendy lives in Los Gatos and provides real estate services in both Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. She spent 25 years living in the Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz communities and is very connected to both areas. She enjoys the active lifestyle our area offers from cycling to hiking and scuba diving. We are excited to have her in our Scotts Valley Office. Welcome Wendy!
Staff Spotlight | Allie Madison
This Staff Spotlight goes to Allie Madison, one of our fantastic Transaction Coordinators. She is kind, hard-working, and we don’t know what we would do without her! You are so appreciated, Allie! Read her Q&A below:
〰️What is your job title? Transaction Coordinator〰️What is your job description? I help agents in the Downtown and Pleasure Point Office coordinate their transactions from contract to close.
〰️Tell us about you! I have been with David Lyng since 2015 and licensed since 2016. I was born and raised in Santa Cruz County and live in Boulder Creek with my Husband and 2 Dogs, Stanley & Penelope.
〰️Favorite hobbies? Golf, spending time with friends and family, and walking my dogs
〰️Favorite local spots to hang out? Casa Nostra, Beer Thirty, and The Eastside Eatery
〰️What to you is the David Lyng Advantage? I love David Lyng Real Estate because the Agents and Staff have created such a wonderful sense of community within the company. It feels like family! I love coming to work because I get to spend time with some of my favorite people.
Want to be a part of DLRE? Visit https://www.davidlyng.com/careers
Testimonials | Gaby Parmenter
“We can not say enough positive things about the service and attention that Gaby Parmenter gave us as our realtor selling our family home. Her sensible advice, coupled with her kind and caring disposition, helped us navigate the process with ease. We would absolutely use Gaby at David Lyng again and enthusiastically encourage everyone else to work with Gaby! She’s simply the best!” -Ashley H.
Throwback Thursday!
#ThrowbackThursday to our original David Lyng office in Aptos, 1981. Can you spot anyone familiar?
Testimonials | John McCombs
“What a joy to work with John McCombs. He made the selling experience easy. He is very ethical, honest, and hard working. Hope to work with you again in the future.” -Chris S.
Welcome Kim Hall!
We are so excited to welcome Kim Hall to our Carmel-by-the-Sea Office! During her life, Kim has worked in many different areas. She started working at the age of 16, and has worked in Hospitality, Acupuncture, Law, and Real Estate! She attended University of California Santa Cruz and obtained a BA in Psychology, then later graduated from the Monterey College of Law. In her words, she loves creating win-win situations with respect, kindness and ultimate happiness for all parties involved!! We could not be happier to have her as an addition to the David Lyng Family.
