Oakland Hills 
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Is That a Problem?
Monday, April 13th, 2009 at 6:41pm. 234 Views, 0 Comments.
There are so many tips about fixing up your home before you put it on the market. You can go as far as hiring a designer to come in and “stage” your house, or have a new front garden installed to increase its curb appeal. With families centered around the kitchen, any new appliances or cabinet door fronts are a welcome addition to a tired format. All this costs money, but surveys have shown that some of this is a wise investment, because your home is more attractive and can command a higher price.
One thing that often gets overlooked is cracks. Cracks can mean a lot of things, and can make people anxious about the condition of the home. A house can look fresh and newly painted, but if cracks-even very small ones- are showing up in the floors, on the…
Doing Your Homework
Friday, April 10th, 2009 at 11:37am. 189 Views, 0 Comments.
“Doing your homework” has a special meaning when buying a house. There is a tendency to focus on the home itself—it's size, it's backyard, the kitchen and family room, etc.. The buyers will concentrate on the number of bedrooms, and baths, and how they can negotiate the best price for the home once they have found the ideal place.
While that is normal, and eminently practical, there is another consideration that often is not fully included in the consideration. That element is the neighborhood. This may seem obvious, and most parents have already checked into the school district and looked up and down their street for any obvious issues for discussion with their agent.
But there is more—the extended neighborhood. That…
Walks in Oakland and Piedmont
Thursday, January 8th, 2009 at 10:16pm. 110 Views, 0 Comments.
There are many wonderful places to go on walks in the East Bay. Nature jaunts within the many East Bay Regional Parks, and architectural walks through gorgeous old neighborhoods, will entice you to while away the better half of the day.
When in the mood to get away from it all, I usually head to one of the beautiful East Bay Regional Parks that reside within the Oakland hills.
One of my favorites is Redwood Regional park, where you can really feel miles away from the urban hubub. Beautiful old Redwoods and grassy meadows make it a perfect place to hike, workout, picnic or just play with your kids in an oxygen rich and car free zone.
Equally as beautiful, is Joaquin Miller park just south of Montclair on Highway 13. This park provides wonderful hiking…
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