Jun

26

Exquisite 4-plex located in the Berkeley Hills

Posted In: Architecture, Berkeley, For Buyers, For Sellers, Investing, Listings

One of the reasons we love living and working in Berkeley is the diversity of the homes we encounter.  One such home, 1631 La Vereda in Berkeley, is a perfect example.  This home features history, art, architecture, tranquility, location, and a whole lot of WOW. The Cannon House, formerly called The Petersen House, was built by George P. Jensen in [...]

Mar

03

Perch’d is on Pinterest!

Posted In: Alameda County, Architecture, Arts and Entertainment, Community, Contra Costa County, Creative Reuse Ideas, Food and Dining, For Buyers, For Sellers, For the Heck of It, For the Home, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Green Living, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Local Market Statistics, Neighborhoods, Photos, Places, Uncategorized

Perch’d is on Pinterest! Check out some of the fun things we like to do in the Bay Area as well as find out about some of the cool things about your neighborhood! We are busy pinning great things for you to enjoy! Let us know what your favorite pin is! 

Dec

05

Fun Finds on Tour!

Posted In: Alameda County, Architecture, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Neighborhoods, Photos, Uncategorized

When we are out touring the homes for sale not only do we get information to better serve our clients, we also get some fun inventive ideas on how to decorate your house or backyard! For example we saw this tricycle hanging on the wall recently and we absolutely loved the idea! What a great way to be able to [...]

Dec

03

Who doesn’t love a good kitchen!

Posted In: Alameda, Albany, Architecture, Berkeley, Creative Reuse Ideas, El Cerrito, Emeryville, For Boomers, For Buyers, For Sellers, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Kensington, Neighborhoods, Oakland, Photos, Richmond, Rockridge, Temescal, Uncategorized

Krista and Rosie love a good kitchen!  Each time they go into a house they always check out the kitchen. Big, little, comfy, white, bright?  What would you add to your dream kitchen? A cool chalkboard wall to write menus? How about  built-in wine storage?  There are so many ways you can create the kitchen of your dreams! Here are [...]

Nov

24

Real Estate Monday – Berkeley

Posted In: Alameda County, Architecture, Berkeley, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, For the Home, General Real Estate News, Investing, Listings, Local Market Statistics, Uncategorized

This Real Estate Monday we will cover Berkeley Statistics.  The average listing price in Berkeley is $948,835, which is down $36K from a high of $948,720 one year ago.   However, the median sales price is $790K, up $40K from same time last year. Berkeley continues to have a robust market. If you are looking to sell or buy – contact me [...]

Nov

08

What does your sink say about you?

Posted In: Architecture, Economy, For Buyers, For the Heck of It, For the Home, Fun for Grown Ups, General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement, Photos, Uncategorized

Have you ever pondered what your sink says about you? Have you ever walked up to a sink and thought – “Wow, this sink speaks to me?” Is it the shape? Is it the color? Is it nostalgic?  Going out on tour we get to see so many different types of sinks. And let me tell you…sinks make you think! [...]

Nov

07

New Listing: 1771 11th Street – Urban Living Redesigned!

Posted In: Alameda County, Architecture, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, General Real Estate News, Investing, Listings, New Home Sales, Oakland, Photos, Uncategorized, Women Home Buyers

We are extremely excited to bring to the market this new listing at 1771 11th Street! It is Urban Living Redesigned to the fullest! With your very own redwood tree in the front yard and fire pit, garden beds and lawn in back, this newly renovated W. Oakland Arts and Crafts beauty is a dream come true.  This 1885 home was [...]

May

29

New Rockridge Listing!

Posted In: Architecture, New Home Sales, Oakland, Photos, Rockridge, Schools

Come check out our beautiful new listing in Rockridge! It’s an amazing Mediterranean blocks from all the great shops and restaurants on College Ave.  Tons of space, beautiful details, lots of light, and a great community to boot. Click here for the website: www.6040OceanViewDr.com Open House Sunday 6/1 , 2-4:30 and 6/8, 2-4:30  

Feb

25

New Blue Bottle Coffee in Oakland!

Posted In: Architecture, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Businesses, Oakland, Rockridge

I was dropping my car off at the Toyota dealership on Broadway the other day and  as I passed by Oakland Tech I looked across the street and I noticed that the W.C. Morse building was not only looking clean and beautifully renovated but it was filled with people.  I made a mental note to check it out on the [...]

Jan

25

What’s New!

Posted In: Architecture

Maya Trilling just listed this wonderful new Bernard Maybeck home located in N. Berkeley at 1476 Greenwood Terrace.  The “Frances Gregory House” features 3+ beds, 2 baths, with a large, redwood-clad living room and bay views.  It will be open this Sunday.  A sweet location, and a sweet price.  $925,000.