El Charro was a long-time Lafayette, Ca. eatery for 73 years when it closed in December 2020. Yet, this former favorite has just...

I am regularly asked what I think the local real estate market will be like in 2022 and I smile and share that my crystal ball cracked in...

"When I was preparing to put my Walnut Creek townhouse on the market I asked several neighbors for broker recommendations, based on their...

Picking the perfect shade to deem "Color of the Year" is never easy, but after nearly two years of living through a pandemic, this year’s...

Contra Costa County In the last 1 months, there were 4477 total properties listed that were not withdrawn or cancelled. 543 are currently...

The home values seem to increase each year. In fact, regional statistics report an increase of 19.5% year to date! Interest rates remain...

If you ask a handful of designers, builders, and real estate agents to name the most popular countertop material today, a sizable portion...

It’s not just today’s high buyer demand. Our low supply goes hand-in-hand with the number of new homes built over the past decades....

Hardening Your Home Prepare for wildfire and harden your home now. There are three ways your home can be exposed to wildfire: direct...

Let's be honest, it's a crazy real estate market right now. It is moving fast and furious and is stressful for everyone. If you find "The...

Let's be honest, it's a crazy real estate market right now. It is moving fast and furious and is stressful for everyone. If you find "The...

If you have been thinking about buying a home or have already written an offer or 3 you are already well aware that the real estate...

This song came to mind the minute I started writing about today's "sellers'" market! Home sellers have big expectations of multiple...

Spring has Sprung! Ah, the telltale signs of spring: trees in bloom, warmer weather, allergies flaring—and a long list of chores to...