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2326 Browning is ready to hit the Market! The little condo that can is tucked into a 4 unit building constructed in 1929 and nicely updated for modern tastes.  Hardwood floors gleam and tile counters grace a kitchen that’s big enough to include a stacking washer and dryer!  The two bedrooms have...

Walk Score Homes and Aging in Place Usually on Sunday I blog about a special walk score home that catches my eye, and there are plenty of those on the market right now.  (Go to my site, pick your favorite Berkeley area, and see the plethora of high walk score homes and condos currently available...

Variety is the spice of life in the Berkeley Area The weather can't seem to make up it's mind.  Sunny and hot? sunny and cold?  The rain seems to have gone away, but the weather man keeps threatening us with more. The ever-changing weather reflects the ever-changing entertainment you can find in...

This Week's Featured High Walk Score Home This beautiful and sophisticated 2 bedroom unit with a walk score of 89 is in the Fourth Street area in Berkeley.  Sweet single family bungalows are still here, next to the new and trendy condos of traditional and Berkeley-bohemian styles built to meet th...

Free April Activities in the Berkeley Area April is looking really beautiful in the Berkeley Area.  The blossoms are thick on the trees, probably due to the ample rains.  Alas, the weeds are also thick in the garden and the grass in the yard is almost knee high.  As I write this, I hear our neigh...

One of the topics that I'm continually discussing with my seller clients is staging.  "Is it really necessary?" is often the thrust of their questions.  To address this, I decided to include here a list of sure fire staging tips for the do-it-yourself seller. Staging Your Home: 10 easy and amazin...

Food for ThoughtIn Saigon, the quintessential food of the region is Pho, a beef broth soup with rice noodles, meat, and an array of side dishes to enhance the flavor.  In Montreal, I was surprised to discover that the Bagel is the culinary choice that sets the city apart.  It's not just an ordina...

Check Out One of the Best Business Buys in Berkeley One of the most original and versatile business addresses in Berkeley just got a whole lot more affordable.  The home of Rob Reger’s Emily the Strange on Telegraph Avenue is for sale.  The new price is $1,150,000, an amazing reduction of $249,00...

Street Smart Results for Berkeley Area Homes I discovered a new feature as I was looking up the walk score for this week's featured property.  It’s called “Street Smart Walk Scores”. The idea is that if you know the neighborhood well, you know the short cuts that make your  walk to where you want...

Friday Free Fun Report as March ends and April Begins We are still waiting for the March Lion to morph into the Lamb.  He's had his share of storming around the heavens.  Hopefully by April Fool’s Day, the Lamb will show up and we’ll be warm, dry, and welcoming the appearance of Spring in the Ber...