As Spring begins, so does the North Berkeley Real Estate Market
For the past week in Berkeley, CA we’ve had gorgeous spring weather. Starting with the narcissus, we’ve had a progression ...
Reducing Your Shopping Footprint, one Tote Bag at a Time!
It used to be that whenever you went to a conference you’d get a T-shirt. Now everyone gives out tote ...
RESPA: Making sense of the new GFE & HUD-1 Forms
In this video, Robert Freedman of REALTOR® Magazine talks with Scott Rinn, Senior Policy Analyst for the National Association of ...
In Lettuce and Loans, Buy Local!
As buyers hear of the likelihood of loan rates increasing, even slightly, some will be tempted to explore any and ...
Tips for a GREENER Holiday Season
How to avoid the humbug, and maintain a thoughtful, joyous and sustainable holiday season.
Where has all this CASH come from?
This has been an unusual year for our local East Bay real estate market for a number of reasons. The ...
As the weather turns colder, make sure your house doesn’t as well!
As the colder weather approaches, I’ve had occasion to talk with clients about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). So much of ...
Expanded Home Buyer benefits in the new Tax Credit Law
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress ...
Bartering: exchanging abundance. Ideal for tough times!
When life gives you lemons, make . . . marmalade! Better yet, have someone make it for you!
Kudos to new Green Business partners!
The new Shattuck Hotel was the gathering spot for a group of eco-friendly folks and newly-designated Alameda County Green Businesses. ...