Oprah has her ‘Favorite Things’ List and since Oprah’s got nothing on me, I thought it would be fun (and maybe humorous) to share my...

First of all, living in the mild Bay Area climate changes the perception of the real estate "season" considerably. Because we simply...

Well, "this close" may not actually be "this close," but it's darn close! We are awaiting our shower glass, which could be a hot minute,...

Throughout the holiday season, I will be gathering a few of my favorite suggestions for some great holiday events right here in the East...

Big things are happening over here at our mid-century primary bathroom/ensuite/laundry room renovation celebrating our home's 70th...

In addition to an atmospheric river, the furnace going out and the worker's Honey Bucket overflowing from the storm (I made that one up!)...

I'm so happy, I could jump for joy. Why? Our renovation is back on track and we have FLOORS. And we have WALLS. And we have shower heads...

Nothing says fall more than gathering up the crew and heading out to a pumpkin patch. So, I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite...

“If you’re trying to wait for the perfect time, I feel like you’re going to sit and wait forever,” Rob Heck, head of origination at the...

Our mid-century home turns 70 this year. Yes, folks. Seventy! And not to be rude or ageist, but sometimes a 70 year-old can use a little...

Dianne was lucky enough to get a beam from the 120 year-old farmhouse where she grew up in Gridley, CA. It's a beautiful piece of wood,...

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, there’s a good chance that you have heard about the unprecedented Bay Area real estate market. As...

First, let’s put the cards on the table: I offer complimentary staging for every listing. Why would I give up a chunk of my commission to...

I INSTALLED AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE! AND YOU CAN TOO! Electric fireplaces have become very popular in real estate circles for a variety of...

I recently had my DNA results analyzed and I’m pleased to report that I’m 17% Irish. I’m not entirely sure which part of me is Irish, but...

The truth is simple: Everyone loves a sugar cookie. And if they don’t, it’s possible that they could be lying. Oh, I’m not talking about...

Thinking of listing your home? Buyers crave a move-in ready home and there are a few things Buyers really hate, hence “The 10 Things I...

Sometimes it’s important to have a heart-to-heart chat about the current real estate market. And let’s be honest—for Buyers, this is a...

WE ARE IN A SELLER’S MARKET There are really three types of real estate markets which include a Seller’s Market, a Balanced Market and a...

There are many decisions to make when preparing a home for sale and as many Sellers consider the flooring options available to them, the...