California Downpayment & ADU Financing Assistance

California home buyers have a few excellent programs to help you buy a home and offset the costs of building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)…

How does Proposition 19 work to keep a house’s low tax basis?

California's Proposition 19 went into effect on April 1, 2021. It's known as the "The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of…

Will Whole Foods in Temescal Make North Oakland Home Prices Go Up?

 Home Price Data in Neighborhoods Near the New Whole Foods Opening in December 2021 in the Temescal NeighborhoodThe 94609 zip code includes the Temescal area…

How To Grow Luffa Sponges in Oakland

What's the strangest thing you can grow in Berkeley or Oakland? SPONGES!Ask anyone where they think loofah / luffa sponges come from.I guarantee 80% of…

California Home-Based Food Businesses Can Make Serious Income in 2022 and Beyond

States all across America have legalized home-based "cottage food" businesses that allow making and selling food from home — the perfect way to offset a…