Discovering Oakland – Oakmore

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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

South of Market, San Francisco Bar Agricole Restaurant & Bar

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!

Pacific Heights Condo For Sale

"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

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...]

The Peace of Wild Things

The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax … [Read more...]

California Dreamin’ – Our Pioneering Spirit

Last night, as a member of the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, I had the pleasure of attending the opening reception for their latest exhibit, "California Dreaming: Jewish Life in the Bay Area from the Gold Rush to the Present," about the history of the Jewish people in Northern California and specifically, the Bay Area. It is … [Read more...]

If the listings are all online, why do buyers and seller need a Realtor?

"I don't take clients for the money...anymore." I just heard those words spoken by Alexis Martin Neeley who is a very inspiring and successful lawyer and internet entrepreneur. You know what? I don't either. I know what you are thinking, "A Realtor who doesn't take clients for the money? Yeah, right!" Okay, okay, I do like to get paid for my … [Read more...]

Books that will be on my desk soon…

(Enlightened) Intuitive, and Intentional Real Estate This week, I am listening to the Enlightened Business Summit, hosted by Chip Conley and am feeling especially inspired. These books will definitely make it into the rotation. Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow by Chip Conley Who isn't inspired by Chip? If you live in … [Read more...]