Nov

13

Bart vs. Bus: How Living Outside of the BART Zone Will Cost you Less

Posted In: Alameda County, Berkeley, Contra Costa County, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Kensington, Local Market Statistics

Did you know that if you live outside of a designated BART zone that you will not only pay less for your home but you will likely miss the feeding frenzy of multiple offers? The average home in the area around the North Berkeley BART station is selling for 130% over list price and in some cases as high as [...]

Oct

13

1022 Creston, Berkeley: A Seller’s Story

Posted In: Alameda County, Berkeley, For Sellers, Home Improvement, Listings

We love our Sellers!  And we love the houses they own.  Each one is unique, both in style, purpose, and history.  Some of our Sellers have lived in the their home for years, others decades.  But we have never had a Seller build their own home. We were super fortunate to be asked to represent the Sellers on this beautiful [...]

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 [...]

Jun

04

30 Alvarado Place – Currently Accepting Buyers!

Posted In: Berkeley, Listings, Oakland

Come one, come all! Above the Claremont District in Berkeley you will find Alvarado Road, a windy yet picturesque road that gently climbs the hillside above the Claremont Hotel. The hillside is dotted with a plethora of walking paths; off of Alvarado Road you will find Alvarado Place, a small street that is centered between the Evergreen Path and Eucalyptus Path.  Interesting [...]

Mar

28

Plants Eat the Sun + Poop Out Air

Posted In: Berkeley, Community, Creative Reuse Ideas, Green Living, Home Improvement

   

Oct

26

Spotted at the Marin Fountain in Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

Snow in Berkeley in October?  Looks like someone was playing a prank!

Sep

17

Tall Tales + Local Ales

Posted In: Arts and Entertainment, Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

Tall Tales + Local Ales! The Berkeley Public Library Foundation will be hosting an after hours event on October 10th to support planned enhancements for the Downtown Central Library. Featuring: “DJ Dave” of Whole Foods Parking Lot fame Local brews from Calicraft, Crooked City Cider, Hoi Polloi + Triple Rock Local musicians and storytelling artists Attire: EVENING ECLECTIC – aka [...]

Sep

15

Chickens At Solano Stroll

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

Spotted @ Solano Stroll were chickens.  And lots of them.  In the window display at Bikes on Solano.  And what were they doing there?  Eating lox.  And playing with R2D2.  I kid you not. I took these photos to prove it.

Aug

09

Open House Sunday

Posted In: Berkeley, El Cerrito, First Time Home Buyers, Listings

Open House Sunday Alert! We have 2 fabulous houses open today! 2242 Carleton in Berkeley and 1240 Scott St. in El Cerrito.       Which will you go to?

Jul

23

2242 Carleton video {swoon}

Posted In: Berkeley, For Sellers

Rosie + I just finished the video shoot for 2242 Carleton in Berkeley.  We {heart} it so much!  What about you?