March 2026 Real Estate News from Premier Homes & Country Estates
Welcome March
WINE COUNTRY ROUNDUP
There's No Place Like Home
There’s No Place Like Home
I love driving through Sonoma County and the surrounding areas this time of year, watching the mustard grass sprouting up between the vines. It’s a beautiful reminder that spring is just around the corner. The rain is beginning to subside, the skies are clearer, and everything feels fresh and renewed.
In my opinion, we truly live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. It’s no wonder so many visitors are drawn here year after year. Living here does come at a price, take a look at the current Sonoma & Marin market highlights this week.
Sonoma & Marin Counties Market Watch
COMPASS Silicon Valley, reports that at least 40 homes sold for $200,000 or more above list price in February, including 17 homes that sold for $400,000 or more above list. Notably, one property in Los Gatos sold for $1,400,000 above asking price in just 8 days on the market, and two other homes area sold for $900,000 more. Multiple-offer bidding wars are fierce: one house attracted 25 offers in 8 days and 5 other properties received more than 10 offers each. (COMPASSintelligence)
Compass and Rocket announced a Historic Alliance to include Redfin and Rocket Mortgage
Compass and Rocket Companies have announced a historic alliance that also includes Redfin, bringing together home search, brokerage representation, and mortgage financing into a more integrated real estate ecosystem. This strategic partnership is designed to create a seamless experience for buyers and sellers alike — combining exclusive listing exposure, a powerful consumer portal, and streamlined mortgage solutions under one coordinated platform.
The alliance is a three-year partnership with Rocket and Redfin will begin mid-March 2026. The “strategic alliance,” includes a number of moving parts, is a landmark move creating an off-MLS, off-Zillow listing platform for its exclusive listings with a built-in user base.
It’s doing so by syndicating its off-MLS listings exclusively to Redfin’s portal, beginning with its “Coming Soon” listings, which were previously only publicized on Compass.com. Consumers working with Compass agents will also benefit from preferential pricing on mortgages through Rocket. – The partnership between Rocket, Redfin and Compass is the most seamless combination to date of the components that make up a consumer’s home-buying journey: the home search portal, the brokerage, and the mortgage provider.
Stay tuned as this exciting alliance between Compass, Redfin, and Rocket Companies continues to develop — reshaping the home-buying journey with earlier access for buyers, integrated financing advantages, broader yet strategic exposure for sellers, and a more streamlined path from search to closing.
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The EqWine Estate is a rare harmony of land, legacy, and lifestyle—where the art of world-class winemaking meets the grace of elite equestrian sport. Set across 42 rolling acres in the celebrated Petaluma Gap AVA, the estate’s 16 acres of Pinot Noir vines thrive in the coastal air, producing consistently acclaimed 90+ point wines.
At the heart of the property lies a premier equestrian facility of remarkable scale and sophistication, offering 68 stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, and an array of refined training amenities. Thoughtfully integrated living quarters for trainers and staff ensure seamless daily operations.
The contemporary hacienda-style residence unfolds across more than 5,000 square feet, plus a two-bedroom two bath guest house, blending understated elegance with effortless comfort. Beyond the home, a resort-style pool and terrace invite long afternoons and unforgettable evenings, as the sun melts into the horizon and paints the sky in the golden hues of Wine Country.
PCE EXCLUSIVE
West Petaluma
113+/- Acres
$5,750,000
Spanning 110+/- gorgeous acres with sweeping panoramic views. Call for details!
Don’t miss this Turn of the Century Home which is walking distance to downtown restaurants, shopping and annual events. Large front porch brings you back to days gone by. Mixed-Use Zoning may allow many possibilities for this property. Especially in this continued work from home environment. Home comes with large living room, dining room and kitchen. Hardwood floors, high baseboard, custom wainscoting and decorative shelved along with built in cabinets. So many period touches make this property oh so special.
The property holds a rare use permit authorizing events of up to 300 attendees, in addition to permissions for horse boarding and operation of a commercial veterinary hospital. The use permit allows for an Equine Therapy Inpatient Addiction Treatment Center. Purpose-built to accommodate a wide range of equestrian disciplines, The Reis Ranch is ideally suited for horse shows, boarding, training, private and group instruction, clinics, workshops, and other large-scale gatherings. Facility highlights include a partially covered arena measuring approximately 70′ x 225′ with exceptional footing, a round pen, heated classroom, 30 stalls equipped with video monitoring, three pastures, seven outdoor paddocks, a hay and shavings barn, administrative office, and 3-phase electrical service. The five legal residences provide substantial accommodations for owners, staff, and guests, offering versatility for a variety of operational or residential needs.
