Pros and Cons of Living in Vallejo CA | Vallejo CA | Vallejo real estate | Moving to Vallejo

Pros and Cons of Living in Vallejo, CA | Vallejo CA | Vallejo real estate | Moving to Vallejo
Looking for the Pros and Cons of Living in or moving to Vallejo, CA? I've got you covered! I share 5 of my favorite qualities about Vallejo as well as talk about the "cons" that are often associated with Vallejo, CA. I guarantee you will learn something new about living in or moving to Vallejo CA!
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[@cjlynn3411]

Great video! My bf and I just bought a condo in Vallejo! I was in shock at how beautiful the city was when I first saw it. We live in San Francisco at the moment, and CANNOT wait to leave, as the crime here is insane

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Congratulations Corey and welcome to Vallejo! Just wait to see how amazing the weather is in the summer! No more SF fog! : )

[@georgegong6813]

Born & raised in San Francisco you will not regret the move to Vallejo. I've lived in V-Town since December of '93 & never regretted the move here. It is a hub to many of the surround counties. There are a lot of nice community activities & should you miss San Francisco, yes there is the ferry & County bus access to BART Crime yes still a problem here. Over the years even homeless issues have cropped up. Though as you noted quite tame compared to many other cities including San Francisco. Welcome!

[@stephen1922]

Crazy, I’ve been seeing your shorts and ALSO considering moving to Vallejo from LA. Now I see you commenting here 😂 Did you end up moving? Is it safe?

[@leblancfilm]

Very insightful - thank you!

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@user-ce1pm6yr9q]

PRO'S: Nice people, great city layout, neat downtown Georgia St., Great access to entire Bay Area and the crown; MARE ISLAND! Take the Ferry to the city. No hassle, to traffic, no parking issues.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Agreed! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@laurynfromtheLAB]

As much as I love my hometown growing, it is really hard to see my family that has lived in Vallejo for 40+ years being pushed out because landlords are selling

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Is there potential for your family to continue to occupy the home and have an investor/new landlord purchase it? Any possibility of your family purchasing the home themselves? They do have downpayment assistance loans and other potential programs that might be an option for them. Feel free to email me if you'd like more info or have questions. [e-mail]

[@laurynfromtheLAB]

@@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor both families had to move already from their homes due to the timeframe, but no they are currently living in another rental and eventually are going to leave vallejo.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

@@laurynfromtheLAB thanks for the explanation. I'm hopeful that they like their new rental home and can eventually settle down in a more permanent residence. Always feel free to reach out if you or they have any questions.

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Love Vallejo!

[@de_pin5835]

Erika showed me some places last month. Highly recommended.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Thank you so much Denis! I look forward to seeing you again soon!

[@GiselaChappelle]

Thank you!

[@kamakanani0]

My wife & I are making an offer on a condo in Vallejo tomorrow! Looking to purchase our first home! It’s nerve racking but exciting at the same time.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Very exciting Kamaka! I wish you and your wife the best of luck on your offer. Let me know how it goes!

[@kamakanani0]

@@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor we’ve looked at tons of property all over the bay, this market right now is insane, we’ve been getting out bidded like every week since I commented on this video. Sellers market right now smh, ppl are paying ridiculous prices over the appraisal.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

@@kamakanani0 I am so sorry to hear that. If it's any consolation, I am starting to see a shift happening in the market. It's dependent on the house and price range but we are finally starting to see some price reductions. We haven't seen any until recently, so I think it's a sign that we are plateauing with prices. I would be happy to chat or help in any way that I can. Sorry to hear that it's been frustrating. A lot of buyers are feeling it too.

[@kamakanani0]

@@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor right when we were going to take a break for the year we’ve finally had a offer accepted yesterday! The condo is right behind st Patrick’s st Vincent high school. I love the area! We started our contract today, exciting & nervous!

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

@@kamakanani0 Yess!!! Congratulations! That's so great to hear! Completely normal to be nervous and excited. It's a major milestone in your lives. You'll be moving in before you know it. SO happy for you guys!

[@DelgadoPropertyManagement]

Great video!

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Thank you so much!

[@raymondwong2521]

I am 300 miles away from Vallejo, I wish when you talk about the "tree-lined streets" of Vallejo, you also show it in the video. I know I can see it in Google map, but it would have been great to include footage of the street look and places in Vallejo to visit in your video. Thanks. Just ideas for you to improve, not rude comments. I am not a rude person. Keep it up and thanks for all the information too.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Thank you for the feedback Raymond! I believe I have a little footage on my "most desirable neighborhoods of Vallejo" but I will definitely keep that in mind for the next one!

[@Spindrift-id1ez]

I lived in Vallejo for 9 years and I say Hell No never go again... Benicia, That's the Place!

[@Lozie82]

Why do you say that? I

[@bangbangninergang5133]

This place sucks made me enlist just to get out of that place. Goal though is to come back to the bay one day and hopefully end up in Berkeley or some suburb south of SF.

[@Lozie82]

@@bangbangninergang5133 I hope I don’t feel the same way. I start a new job in Vallejo on Monday. Moved to the northeast area. So far so good.

[@bangbangninergang5133]

@@Lozie82 if u live near hiddenbrooke it doesn’t even feel like Vallejo. Once u start going down south watch out

[@Lozie82]

@@bangbangninergang5133 Will do, thanks.

[@Craig0935]

Which areas have the highest rents/ best tenants? Do you still consider this a good time to buy a quadraplex in Vallejo?

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Hi Craig, a majority of quadraplex options are located on the west side of Vallejo. I do see one option in Benicia as well as one on the east side of Vallejo. The rental market is projected to get stronger as the need for renting has increased (some folks unfortunately have been priced out of buying). It's a good time to buy IF you can afford the mortgage at today's rates as rents are likely to increase.

[@seandowd5268]

A pro is if you love roller coasters, the have discovery kingdom witch is okay, but don't ride kong

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Are you thinking about making a move to Vallejo? With so much information out there, it's hard to narrow down the pros and cons of living here. My seven minute video will give you a great overview of the best that Vallejo has to offer. I'll also address "cons" commonly associated with our city.

[@sugabay]

Thanks for sharing the beauty in vallejo , that's my city 🤙🏽

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

@@sugabay Thank you! Vallejo has so much to offer and I love living here too! : )

[@adeliawilliams4884]

Are you connected with USDA lenders and are there any USDA homes for sale in Vallejo for low-income first-time buyers with excellent credit?

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Hi Adelina, thank you for the message. I unfortunately do not know any USDA lenders and am not familiar with the process of USDA homes. I am so sorry. Feel free to email me if you'd like me to find a resource for you.

[@garconworldwide8475]

Vallejo my city looking pretty home of Filipinos home of the city we know.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Thanks for watching Garcon!

[@philmccracken179]

So you aren’t American? Why’de you come here then? Leave your country behind and join the big team… THE U S of A!!!

[@mollygiovanna1095]

What is with the smoky blur effect on the narrator/host?

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

The effect is called: "I'm a realtor, not a videographer and I didn't know how to control natural light as it shifted during the day lol. Sorry if it's distracting but hopefully you can pay attention to the content and not me! : )

[@myfrequencies1912]

I'm here because I wanted to know how to pronounce the name "Vallejo" properly. Thank you. I'm writing a video about The Zodiac Killer you see. Don't worry folks, The Zodiac was only active from about 1969-1974. Vallejo & the surrounding area are completely safe now. But then again, the killer was never caught, so....

[@_lewiez]

hes dead lol

[@stevemccarty6384]

I lived in Vallejo for decades. Wonderful Victorian homes. I knew people who were victims of or knew victims of the Zodiac. I also knew him. He was an employee of the Ace Hardware store on Tennessee Street. He was an extremely creepy guy, big and lurking. I avoided him when I could.

[@timothymoelk1346]

that was outstanding job the tone of your voice was smooth and sexy but most of your smile made me melt xoxox

[@henrypadilla7763]

BENECIA the place to go trust me

[@GrizzledVet]

Also home of the notorious Zodiac Killer.

[@janettesmith369]

Pronounced Vi yeah ho

[@jamesmckibbin6717]

Well if you like cannabis clubs and taco trucks. Vallejo is the place for you. Make sure you have a really good alarm on your car, and aren't afraid of crackheads. This lady obviously doesn't live in Vallejo.

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Thanks for your passionate comment. I actually DO live in Vallejo and have for the past 6 years. I personally think everything you've mentioned is NOT specific to Vallejo but occurs in every major city. Have you been to San Francisco lately? How about Oakland? I also happen to love taco trucks but I guess it's not for everyone. Cheers!

[@jamesmckibbin6717]

@@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor I bet you live in hiddenbrooke. If you actually lived in Vallejo you wouldn't be making that video with a straight face. I've lived in Vallejo since the 80s. All over Vallejo. Its progressively gotten worse year by year. Don't get me wrong I love Vallejo. Born n raised but let's be real and call it what it is. Say someone that's never been there watches your video and actually goes there. I'm pretty sure their going to be disappointed. And I love taco trucks too. The one on sonoma Blvd next to where all the hookers hang out I'd the best

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

@@jamesmckibbin6717 I appreciate your input and your opinions are absolutely valid. Shockingly, I live in "real" Vallejo and not beautiful Hiddenbrooke. I too came to Vallejo by word of mouth, having never been before and saw the great potential, lower costs of housing, beautiful scenery and great proximity to all parts of the bay. We absolutely have our issues, just as any other city does. I've personally never felt unsafe and happen to see more positive than negative. We can continue to comment back and forth but I have a feeling we will have to agree to disagree. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@dorotheastewart9094]

It depends on where you live in Vallejo

[@georgegong6813]

@@jamesmckibbin6717 Well I don't live in Hiddenbrooke. Closer to what I believe is dubbed as "Old City" though for all it's good & bad, I wouldn't live anywhere else. No Vallejo's not perfect then too have seen far worse. If I felt that way would had moved a long time ago. Been a Vallejo resident since December of '93. Never regretted doing so too

[@joseojeda5932]

Do you have Instagram?

[@ErikaMonroeSolanoCountyRealtor]

Hi Jose, I do have an instagram. You can find me at: instagram.com/yourdiyrealtor/

[@246moses]

please don't gentrify my city

[@philmccracken179]

Yeah why would you want to make it nicer?

[@georgegong6813]

Gentrification can be good or bad. Change can be good too.

[@ianriot1578]

Damn😍