About Dwell Real Estate
A Family Brokerage, Deeply rooted in Sacramento
At Dwell Real Estate, we believe real estate is about more than transactions—it’s about guiding people through meaningful life transitions with clarity, care, and experience.
Dwell Real Estate is a family brokerage spanning two generations. Serving the Sacramento real estate market, Dwell combines deep Sacramento roots with decades of hands-on
expertise in residential real estate, helping clients buy and sell homes with confidence. With six generations of local history, our work is grounded in community, relationships, and
a genuine commitment to serving families well—especially during times of change. Whether you are buying a home in Sacramento, selling your property, or relocating within the premier boutique brokerages in the greater Sacramento region.
Meet Ed & Brenda
Ed
Today, Ed supports the Dwell team while continuing to serve buyers, sellers and savvy investors. And while real estate is a passion, it’s only a portion of what fills
Ed’s days. He is a competitive soccer player, a joyful pickleball player, a dedicated father and grandfather, a loving partner, and a passionate student of physical,
mental and emotional well being.
Brenda Cross
Agent | License ID: 02098988
As a co-founder of Dwell Real Estate, Brenda brings a rare depth of experience, perspective, and heart to every client relationship. She is a marketing specialist with a career that began in finance in New York City. She went on to become a top real estate broker in NYC before returning to her native California. Her experience in
finance and marketing shapes how Dwell positions, presents, and promotes homes—ensuring each property is marketed strategically, thoughtfully, and with a deep
understanding of both numbers and narrative. Brenda is also a fantastic guide with great compassion and understanding for life’s transitions.
A Thoughtful Approach to Life Transitions
At Dwell, we specialize in guiding you through moments of change—right sizing, empty nesting, helping parents transition, or
selling a longtime family home.
Our role is to simplify what can feel overwhelming:
We listen first
We help you understand all your options
We create clear, thoughtful transition plans
