8 hottest short term rental markets in 2023 and how to get started

{Set up your Airbnb rental with my referral link and ask me for feedback!}Beyond Pricing analyzed the best places to invest in short-term rentals, based…

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…

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

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

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…