Disaster Preparedness Tips
Be prepared for disasters by having a kit at the ready. Here are a few things to consider including in your go bag.
Love Your Mother: Creating a Sustainable Gardenscape
By making a few thoughtful choices, you can create a resilient outdoor space that’s both beautiful and responsible.
April 2025 Market Report
It’s hard to know what to say regarding the current staggering volatility and uncertainty.
Finance Your Fixer-Upper Renovations
Want to buy a fixer=upper but don’t have the ready cash to take on the required updates? Our financing partners can help.
SOLD! Resort-like Lafayette Charmer
Our friends and clients found their happy place in Happy Valley.
Spring 2025 Sacramento Market Snapshot
We are seeing some seasonal heating of the market, but we’re still a ways off from normal.
SOLD! Chic Modernized Noe Valley Victorian
Our clients fell in love with this completely tricked out Victorian in Noe Valley.
Sacramento Beer and Cider Breweries
For decades, Sacramento has been home to an extremely robust craft beer scene. Here are a few of our favorites.
Just Listed! Quaint Bayview Home
Soak in the rays in San Francisco’s sunniest neighborhood.
Springtime Home Maintenance Tips
Spring is for more than cleaning. Now is a good time to be proactive about some work around the house to prepare for the rest of the year.
Get to Know: The Bayview
One of the sunniest, warmest neighborhoods in San Francisco, the Bayview has a long history, going back to the Ohlone Indians who predated European colonials.
March 2025 Market Report
We are moving into the spring selling season, typically the most heated of the year.
Prequalified vs. Preapproved vs. Fully Underwritten
Understand how each different level of approval from the lender affects your position as a home buyer.
Trudi’s Tips for Container Herb Gardening
Want a garden but don’t have a green thumb? Container gardening is an easy way to create a beautiful display of greenery — even if you don’t have a yard.
Why Do Changes to the Fed Rate Not Directly Impact Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage rates are not directly tied to the Fed Funds Rate. Instead, they tend to follow the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield.
February 2025 Market Report
2025 began with the usual new year rebound; the numbers of new listings and of listings going into contract have bounced back from December.
Can You Actually Save Money by Buying When Rates Are Higher?
Surprisingly, buying while rates are higher can potentially lead to bigger gains in the long run.