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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Buying a first home can stretch a homeowner's budget a little bit thin, so a coupon for free appliances from Lowe's might be just what...

This year has been an unparalleled one for real estate. Although the pandemic played a major factor in slowing down much of the economy,...

Do you need a little pick-me-up for your holiday table decor? Try this simple napkin fold to add a little extra pizazz to your...

Jumping into the car with hot cocoa and candy canes to enjoy viewing holiday lights is a time-honored tradition. Happily, viewing lights...

There has never been a more important time to be "Home for Holidays" than 2020! And if you are looking for a few new tips and tricks for...

I’M OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND BUSIER THAN EVER! Even with the most recent COVID guidelines in the Bay Area, real estate is considered an...

There has never been a more important time to be "Home for Holidays" than 2020! And if you are looking for a few new tips and tricks for...

A Home Inspection is NOT Pass/Fail! I’ve heard it many times: “Did our home pass its inspection?” A home inspection is not a pass or fail...