Articles By

arlene

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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The 2019 Market Begins…and the importance of Kitchens!

The daffodils are blooming, and they have always been my harbingers of the beginning of the real estate market. After ...
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Transformations: Magic in Materials, Paint and Staging!

A particularly satisfying part of my job is to use a seller’s funds, often quite limited, in the most cost-effective ...
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Tastefully updated Tudor in a sylvan setting

Bringing on a new listing can be tremendously satisfying.  I especially enjoy debuting homes in the spring, as the real estate ...
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Be Prepared!

The unprecedented damage caused by the North Bay fires has shaken assumptions about what is a “safe” area.  As we ...
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Behind the Curtain: How I Distinguish Myself as a Listing Agent!

I recently had one of the hottest listings possible, so I thought I’d share some information from behind the scenes. ...
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Seasonal Shifts: Normal…and Crazy-Making!

Dear Neighbors and Friends, It’s easy to forget that in fact every year, even during very active markets, real estate ...
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New for 2017: CA Law for Low Use Water Fixtures

California now leads the nation with standards that could save over 10 billion gallons of water in the first year ...
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After the Election: Emotional and Economic reactions in the Real Estate Market

Last Saturday I enjoyed being a guest on Protect Your Assets, a radio show on KNBR 680 AM. The host, ...
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