Passing the test Earlier this year, I went semi-underground in order to make a dent in my professional bucket list by earning the California Real Estate Broker license. On March 28th, I passed the 5 hour state exam and became a broker! As my 10 year anniversary of becoming a professional real estate agent approaches on May 16th*, I am proud of … [Read more...]
Sittin’ in front of your house, workin’ on a love letter…
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bonnie Raitt, Love Letters, and Real Estate Sittin' in front of your house, light rain and early dawn, workin' on a love letter. Got my radio on. - Love Letter, Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time. I don't know about you, but I love Bonnie Raitt. She's a rockin' inspiration. From her Nick of Time album, "Love Letter" is about writing a love letter, … [Read more...]
Discovering Oakland – Glenview
March 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Attractive Homes, Friendly Neighbors & Great Schools - Welcome to Glenview Family-friendly, laid-back and charming, the Oakland neighborhood of Glenview has a small town feel, with its local businesses, tree-lined streets, and neighbors who wave as they walk by. A more affordable alternative to Rockridge or Temescal, & with a little more … [Read more...]
Tech Home Buyers Strengthen Noe Valley & Bernal Heights Real Estate
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A Walking Sound Bite When a producer of HGTV's House Hunters told me I was "a walking sound-bite" during our TV shoot last year, I wasn't sure whether it was a compliment or not until my friend & AP journalist said the same thing yesterday on my Facebook page after I was quoted in Monday's San Francisco Chronicle article by Carolyn Said: "Yes, … [Read more...]
Discovering Oakland – Oakmore
February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Oakland neighborhood north of I-580, between Grand Lake and High Street Though I have lived in Oakland for years, I am still finding new neighborhoods and amazing homes all the time. When I moved to the Lynn neighborhood of Oakland three years ago (some call it Highland Heights) I made it a point to explore the various neighborhoods north of … [Read more...]
2011 Client Appreciation Party @ Bar Agricole – South of Market
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Food, Drink, Friends and Good Times Tanya, Kristen and I had a fab time at our 2011 Client Appreciation Party. We toasted our real estate clients, friends and vendors with delicious wine and nibbles courtesy of SoMa's celebrated bar & restaurant, Bar Agricole. Hope to see you at the next one! :) Check out more photos from the … [Read more...]
Where for art thou, home seller? My Pacific Heights condo received 14 offers!
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
"Every first quarter of the year, it's the same story for San Francisco real estate: buyers are ready, sellers are not." At the 2012 inaugural Zephyr Real Estate office meeting, held on January 4th, the Managing Broker, Randall Kostick, posed a casual survey question. Of the 100+ agents in the room, who had upcoming listings coming to the market … [Read more...]
The Mission District
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recently, I was interviewed as a local real estate expert for a piece on the appeal of the Mission District and how that affects the housing market. Here's an excerpt from the December 18th San Francisco Examiner article by Chris Roberts. Iconic Mission District Transforming Into a True Melting Pot “The Mission is definitely in demand right … [Read more...]
