I spent the afternoon by the pool, at my Orinda open house.Something about today, something about the weather. I was reminded of summers growing up, the heat, the lush greenery and that pool I was so tempted by. This house has something for everybody.When I describe the kitchen as a gourmet cook'
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07/13/2008
I've been thinking about Ecology in that way that we considered it in the 1970's when I was a kid. The word has a retro-tree hugging feel these days, but actually just means "the study of the environment."When I think about Ecology though, I think about saving things for the future. In this way
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07/13/2008
Seller's Error #2: Listing Price Too High!Listing your home for more than it is worth will most likely result in a sale price far below what you would have received if you correctly priced you home in the first place. Overpriced homes are missed by buyers until the price is reduced because buyers
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07/07/2008
Seller Error #1:Not Taking Seriously "What Buyer's Look For"When buyers look at a property, they are looking for a home, NOT a house. Emotions play a vital role in a buyer’s decision-making process. They look for a "feeling," not a two bedroom home. If you want to sell your home, give the buyer t
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07/07/2008
I don't use the "Charm" word lightly. It's so overused in real estate. But truly, come on over! This place is charming! The home is light and bright, with lovely hardwood floors and Spanish tile. The breakfast nook looks out onto the green backyard. And this home even has a second backyard with a
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07/06/2008
This Berkeley home is a totally intact Mid-Century Modern.Color, pop, fixtures, it's all here! The bathroom comes in a cool aqua blue. The kitchen is a fab limey-yellow. The space saving, fridge was ultra cool for the the day, in three compartments above the counter-tops. This home includes an av
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07/01/2008
Look at these lovely built in closet doors! Every detail of this Berkeley Home was refinished, polished or replaced with a long lasting sustainable material. The home has private decks and indoor/outdoor space bringing the hillside views into your kitchen and living spaces. A guest bedroom fea
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07/01/2008
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this incredible remodel on The Alameda in Berkeley. This post is mostly just to show you some incredible pictures... Just want you to see! The builder used sustainable hardwoods and oiled them with Low-VOC oils. Every detail of the home is simply beautiful! If you would like
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07/01/2008
Just want to post a few more pictures here.... For more information on Mid-Century Modern Homes for sale in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley, email me or call me direct. It is a specialty finding these gems among the rough! Together we can find these mid-Century Modern Oakland Homes! Nicole Bai
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06/25/2008
It's so fun to come across relatively untouched Mid-Century Modern homes, and there are just not THAT many in Oakland Real Estate to begin with. There are a few gem neighborhoods where the homes have had only one or two owners and you can find all the cool fixtures and design details that a true
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06/25/2008
