How to buy a new house before selling so you don’t have to move twice

Buying a new house before selling your own house or condo in cities like Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda can be a challenging process.Yet, who doesn't…

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…

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…

Example Vacant Oakland Duplexes For Sale and 2 Homes on 1 Lot

Do you want to be a house hacker and buy a multi-family property in Oakland to live in one unit and rent the others to…

Where would I go if I sell my house? The question Bay Area home owners ask most…

Lists of the best places to live in the United States hit my inbox daily. Best places for coffee lovers, doughnut lovers, chocolate lovers, families...the…

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…

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…

2023 California ADU Law – Taller, Faster, More Flexible Building Rules

DISCLAIMER: PLEASE DO YOU OWN RESEARCH ON CURRENT ADU LAWS AND THE LOCAL LAWS FOR YOUR CITY...THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL / ENTERTAINMENT USE AND NOT…