Why everyone loves Rockridge, Oakland (with the latest Rockridge home listings)

Ive lived in Rockridge for more than 10 years where I own and house hack a duplex.So this list of reasons why a Rockridge is…

How to Age in Place While Selling Your House in California

Building ADUs on a property with a single-family home or multi-family building has become the most popular way to think about multi-generational living or generating…

2023 Home Decor Trend is the Opposite of Beige Minimalism

Who doesn't love a trend report? It's so much fun seeing what materials, colors, textures, and decorating styles the experts and purveyors are calling "it."So…

3 Home Buying Tips For Future Savings

Beyond home insurance, there are a few things to ponder before embarking on home ownership. Here are 3 super important things that might save you…

Audit Your House Feng Shui Before Staging and Selling Your East Bay House

There is no shortage of explanations for why houses are sitting on the market and not selling in late 2002. High interest rates Uncertainty about…

College Ave Restaurants, Bakeries & Food Shops in Rockridge near BART – Top Picks With Google Map

An Airbnb guest asked me what restaurants I recommend in Rockridge that are in walking distance from my rental on Lawton Avenue. What better reason…

Nature Murals Painted on Houses in Berkeley and Oakland

Murals on walls inside houses has been a time-honored tradition through the ages. In Berkeley, the murals adorning the walls of Pauline Kael's house in…

Better Than a Termite Report – Follow the Pest Inspector Like I Did!

True confessions: I never had extermination done after buying my house years ago. After all, no termites were crawling or flying around. How did we…

5 Oakland & Piedmont Family Friendly Holiday Events – December 2022

Holiday lights and cheer are ablaze this 2022 holiday season in Oakland, Piedmont, and nearby towns.Here are just a few holiday season events to get…

Trader Joe’s Book Reveals the Secret of TJ’s Success and Why We Love Trader Joe’s So Much

I grew up in Southern California, where Trader Joe's got its start. That's how a 1982 Trader Joe's flyer ended up in the glove box…