How does home flood insurance work in California?
Do you fully understand the importance of being prepared for flooding in their homes...or outside of your home?The California Association of Realtors points out that…
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Starter Bakery Crafts Legendary Pastries and Food Careers in Rockridge
This article by Susie Wyshak first appeared in the May 2023 Rockridge News and is edited for online reading. Enjoy! Get in touch to chat about…
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…
Ikea Kitchen planning is fun. Making huge mistakes isn’t.
Ikea kitchen planners can help you design a kitchen in 3D and choose your cabinet, counter, hardware...all the materials for your shiny new modern kitchen.You…
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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…
California Home Ownership, Downsizing & Proposition 19, East Bay Living, Home & Investment Strategies, Home Buying & Owning, Owning Your Future
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…