Events

Kitchens and Overbidding in this Early Spring East Bay Market

I’ve just been in the enviable position of representing sellers on a popular listing. We’re at the very satisfying finale: ...
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Fall Events: Great Resources for Period Enthusiasts

Several Fall events provide great opportunities for owners of vintage homes, or for anyone who likes period details, to explore ...
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The August 2013 East Bay Market update: a Mixed Picture

This past month has been a very mixed picture: continued wild over-bidding alongside examples of good properties receiving no offers. ...
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Celebration of a Local Treasure: Maybeck Legacy Weekend

What name comes to mind most when we think about exceptional architects from the early development of this area? I ...
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Lake Merritt: Truly the Jewel of Oakland, CA!

In working to transform a home for sale,  I’ve had the pleasure of spending more time near Lake Merritt. This ...
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The Spring 2013 East Bay Market: New Records Being Set!

Sellers are benefiting from a perfect storm of economic factors right now. Increased confidence, low interest rates and historically low inventory are driving prices on some of the early spring offerings very substantially over list, to some truly staggering prices.
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Warm Spring, HOT 2013 East Bay Real Estate Market!

The first day of spring brought a bit of welcome rain to the East Bay, but nothing seems able to ...
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Good News from Sacramento–Up Close and Personal in the East Bay

I had the pleasure of having a long conversation with Loni Hancock this past weekend, California State Senator for all ...
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Architectural Lust for mid-February 2013

A very special property will be open for viewing on Sunday Feb. 10th from 2-5 pm. 2751 Buena Vista, the ...
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Arlene’s Favorite Festivities for December!

Happy Holidays! Hoping everyone has already paid the first installment of their property taxes.  Monday, December 10th is the final ...
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