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Oct

Sunday Streets Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

Well, its finally here. SUNDAY STREETS, Berkeley style. On October 14th, from 11am – 4pm, Shattuck Ave will be closed to car traffic between Rose St. and Haste St. People will enjoy cycling, strolling, skating, dancing, and playing in the open streets. Come out for the fun! www.sundaystreetsberkeley.com

Oct

NEW LISTING: 557 59th St, Oakland

Posted In: Listings, Lofts, Condos, & Townhouses, Oakland

Just listed! 557 59th St. in Oakland. $169,000 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 I remember when I sold this house to the seller, lets call him Brian. It was 2006, the market was crazy (like today), and multiple offers were happening left and right. I was touring with my colleague Eric when I saw this place. It was 2 houses on one [...]

Sep

Painterly Fire Hydrants Are Popping Up In Albany

Posted In: Albany, Arts and Entertainment, For the Heck of It

So I was heading to the gym the other day when I noticed someone painting a fire hydrant. At first I thought she was doing fancy graffiti, but when I spoke to her it turns out that she and another artist were commissioned by the Arts Commission to spruce up the hydrants. Ok, that is awesome.

Sep

Today’s Rates – Lowest In One Mortgage Broker’s 15 Year History

Posted In: For Buyers, Mortgage & Finance

This information just came in from a local mortgage broker that I work with: Here’s a quick snapshot of interest rates for today, September 26: 30 year fixed, no prepayment penalty, loans of $417K balance or less with 20% equity in home: 3.125%, 0 points 3.0%, .75 points 15 year fixed, same as above: 2.875% 1 point 3.0% 0 points [...]

Sep

Low Low Inventory!

Posted In: Albany, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Local Market Statistics

Prices up, multiple offers up, buyers up…BUT Inventory is down. Check it: This is why I am no longer just in the business of selling homes, I am now in the business of offer-writing!

Sep

Happy House Hunting Humor

Posted In: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Good ol' Fashion Humor

Sep

{New Listing} Memories of 2301 Gloria St in El Cerrito

Posted In: El Cerrito, For Buyers, Listings

Check it out! I just listed a great El Cerrito house in the Mira Vista Hills area near Canyon Trail Park. This spacious and sunny home features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, 2127 square feet and bay views. The sellers lived there for over 37 years, and my good friend grew up in that house. It is always emotional going [...]

Aug

Bye Bye Portola

Posted In: El Cerrito, Schools

Bye Bye Portola Middle School. See you again on the other side of El Cerrito real soon.

Aug

Hiring A Contractor? Read This.

Posted In: For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance

Have you ever been put into that awkward situation where your clients have hired someone who is an expert in their field, and the information they are providing is just plain wrong? I was recently showing property to some buyers who brought their contractor along to look at the kitchen. We were looking at the stove, and the contractor made [...]

Aug

Scene Wine Bar : New Wine Bar Opening in El Cerrito

Posted In: Community, El Cerrito, Food and Dining

Looks like the scene is changing again in El Cerrito: first Elevation 66 opens near the El Cerrito Theater, and now a new wine bar is about to make its debut. Looks to be featuring wine, pizza, and small bites. You know that I will be there opening day!