When I was a student, I HATED the Pop Quiz. But in honor of kids heading back to the classroom, let's honor hard-working teachers...

When Will Mortgage Interest Rates Drop? The recent pause in interest rate hikes has left many homeowners and prospective buyers...

I believe in home inspections so strongly that I WILL PAY FOR THEM! APPROXIMATELY $1000 VALUE Why?: Knowledge is power. I'm a HUGE...

We edited this previous post to include some recent must-have Mother's Day gifts. Hurry. The clock is ticking! Mother's Day is just...

Yes, it is springtime in Walnut Creek. The hills are green and the little leaguers are playing on the field. And of course, for sale...

I hate spring cleaning. Dianne hates spring cleaning. Even Frank, the dog, hates spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a task that many...

It's happening. It's the time of year when a green hue surrounds the big oak trees with the promise of leaves to come. The ethereal green...

Meet Sofia, a pint-sized 13-year-old whose personality is bigger than life! I invited her to share her thoughts about her family's recent...

Do you remember the show, “Mythbusters?” It was a pretty simple concept. The show tackled hard-hitting issues such as whether it's...

There’s no doubt that selling a house can be stressful. Occasionally the “to-do” list to prepare your home for the market seems...

I am in third grade. I'm wearing a pink dress, maybe. And blonde pigtails are popping out of the sides of my head, springing about as I...

Well, here we go again! It’s time for America’s most beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil (Full name: Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers,...

Dianne shares a story from her childhood, through the eyes of her eight-year-old self. It was cold, drizzly, and foggy. The night seemed...

Is the neighborhood Cookie Swap coming up and you'd like something dazzling to share with your friends without spending the whole...

It's time to start planning! Post-pandemic, the East Bay is practically brimming with wonderful events for everyone--including the dog!...

I know you've all been waiting for my second annual 'Favorite Things' post with a little something for everyone on your gift list, sort...

As Veterans Day approaches, my heart is full of gratitude for the men and women of the armed forces. Check out this photo of my dad,...

Forty years is a long time. Oddly, I remember turning forty like it was yesterday, but it wasn’t. And now, somehow I’ve been married for...

From Zero to Listed in less than seven days? You’d better believe it! You know how it is. Sometimes life happens. And when life happens...

That was easy. Well, that's what I want you to think. While you're sitting at home enjoying a cool beverage on the patio, I'm working...