Articles By

arlene

How the recent fires have impacted our Real Estate market

With anxiety already high from the pandemic and the election, the fires became the final straw for some clients who ...
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How Open Houses and Property Showings have Changed since Shelter-in-place

For the June 30th edition of the San Francisco Chronicle Sound Off column, this was my contribution, plus some additional ...
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Advantages to First-Time Buyers while we Shelter in Place

I was asked to respond to the following question by our publicists, Lion and Orb, and thought I’d share my ...
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Celebrating Earth Day, the 2020 at-home version

Honoring the Earth as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! The Earth has responded to the Great Lull ...
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Museums, Aquaria and Zoos to Virtually Visit while Sheltering in Place

Museums, aquaria and zoos from around the world have opened their collections to enjoy online, in tours and interviews, both ...
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Changes to Marketing Properties during SIP

I answered this question in Sound Off on Sunday, 4/12/2020. Below is an enhanced and updated version of my response ...
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Tips for Sustainable Shopping this Holiday Season

With gift-giving and all of the holiday parties, Americans throw away an estimated 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New ...
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Strategic Pricing in this East Bay Market

I occasionally answer questions in the real estate section of SFGate, participating in a column called Sound Off. When I ...
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Enchanting Retreat in Sylvan Setting

It’s been my pleasure to have several listings in North Berkeley this year, the current one being a very charming ...
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Tremendous Coverage for a Terrific Property! Open St. Patrick’s Day 2-4:30 PM

I am always excited to represent a listing, especially one in my own North Berkeley neigbhorhood, and especially such a ...
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