Nicole's Blog

Every so often, a home stands out the most beautiful home I've found. Here's one! This Piedmont, CA home rests on a treelined street and was lovingly restored in the Craftsman style, by a family for themselves. The results are in the details like Carrara marble and historical fixtures in the kitc...

Lovely Craftsman Architecture on a tree lined street!     This home has historical references in the fixtures and finishes throughout the home.  It is a large, traditional shingled home, with a warm and friendly entryway.This home has an over-sized attic converted to a wonderful playroom. Additio...

What's Your Favorite Flavor?In the Elmwood District of Berkeley is the most fabulous Ice Creamery, Ici.Place made Ice Cream daily, with all the free tastes you want. Piles of lemons abundant in a large pedestal bowl, hint of the flavors to arrive from the kitchen.Plus other nuggets of delicious s...

I met Jamie at my Bikram Yoga class and she offered me an incredible array of nutrition information right on the spot. Jamie is young and enthusiastic about helping people become their best selves.Jamie offers Farmer's Market Tours, helping you get the best and freshest from the market and then s...

Recently we opened our new office on Piedmont Avenue. Despite a volume downturn in the overall real estate market, Prudential CA Realty is growing our business. We have taken this position on Piedmont Avenue in order to provide support for the neighborhood through our first time home buyer's semi...

Water, save it for what you love!I love the East Bay Mud advertising campaign from a few years back. It was simple and direct, featuring a cool, blue swimming pool, reading, “Water, save it for what you love.”My son had his first swim meet of the season today and he and I agree that what we love ...

HOME BUYER’S HANDBOOKArm yourself with information! My first job as your REALTOR is to educate you on the process of buying your home. I have prepared this packet to help explain the entire process from your loan pre-approval, to making an offer, acceptance of your offer, property inspections and...

Recently we opened our new office on Piedmont Avenue. Despite a volume downturn in the overall real estate market, Prudential CA Realty is growing our business. We have taken this position on Piedmont Avenue in order to provide support for the neighborhood through our first time home buyer's semi...

I can't sing their praises enough!Just driving past their window displays inspire me daily.Their advertising tells me to, "Do one thing a day that scares you." And that, "Friends are more important than money." "Dance, sing, floss and travel" and to "Breathe Deeply." That is something that as a r...

Just in time for Father's DayBaja BBQ Firepack by Lazzari is a ready made barbeque solution. It is a pre-made paper pulp box filled with mesquite charcoal and vented with it's own chimney. The box burns away in 20 minutes without using toxic lighter fluid, (hence, no lighter fluid residue taste!...