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Time to go Wine Tasting again in Napa
 
 
GOING WINE TASTING is one of the great Bay Area pastimes. Visiting a winery here is a chance to experience so many of the features that make this region special: the land’s natural beauty, a rich tradition of artisanal craftsmanship and a deep, abiding love for eating and drinking deliciously.
 
 
 
Kasper's Hot Dogs with a C or a K  Do you know the Difference?
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This marvelous Mid-Century Modern home is located at 6274 Clive Avenue in the hills of Oakland in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood.  For those who want to enjoy the serenity of Tahoe like living close to all the amenities of the Bay area, this home is a perfect choice.  it offers 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2  bathrooms in 1472 +/- sf of living space.  

A reverse view of the scene above reveals the distinctive and charming A frame construction, which is in perfect harmony with the Mid-Century Modern design concept that you will see throughout the residence.    Elements to look for include walls of glass, simplicity of design, generous open space, giant sliding glass doors, changes in elevation, and integration with nature.  

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This handsome home, with its splendid front gardens and well established greenery is a classically styled Mediterranean home that has been extensively and impressively remodeled.   It is well located at 33 Estrella Avenue-just blocks from the schools and the activities of central Piedmont.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 2526 +/- sf of living space.  

The home is situated close to the shops and restaurants of Montclair Village, Rockridge and Elmwood. The nearby interchange of Highways 13 and 580 provide rapid access to Oakland, and San Francisco to the west, and Contra Costa County to the east.  

The gently curved brick pathway to the front of the residence reveals the lushness of the front gardens and the variety of…

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This warm and inviting living room projects the image of a Tahoe cabin in the woods, but it is much more than a simple recreational retreat.  Sitting high in the hills above Berkeley, it features a panoramic Bay area view, an imaginative design concept, and a perfect location close North Berkeley, Tilden Park, the University of California, and efficient freeway routes to Oakland, San Francisco, and Contra Costa County.  

It offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in approximately 1,155 sf. of living space, and an perfect indoor/outdoor floor plan.  

The living room is highlighted with the drama of the peaked, open beamed wooden ceiling that is complimented by the warmth of the richness of the hardwood floors below. 

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This stunning patio view of the San Francisco Bay is found at a hillside home high atop the Berkeley hills at 6 Harvard Circle.  It is a perfect retreat on a pleasant evening when viewing a dramatic sunset, and is large enough to share the beauty and dramatic panorama with friends on a sunny afternoon.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 2448 sf of living space.  

Located on a quiet cul de sac, it is just below the hiking and biking trails of Tilden Park, and just a short distance from the Lawrence Hall of Science, the University of California, and all the delightful dining and shopping that characterizes North Berkeley.  NOTE:  An adjacent vacant lot on Avenida Drive is included with the purchase of the home.  

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40 offers on this house! 2 bed 1 bath - under 900 sq ft
 
This market is far from slowing down and buyers are in fierce competition on almost every home in the SF Bay Area. This small home in the Millsmont area of Oakland is a perfect example. Listed at $575,000 (a teaser price obviously) it garnered 40 offers and I was told the winning offer was over $800,000. Thinking of selling? Now would be a good time until interest rates start creeping up.
 
 
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This warm and welcoming hillside home is located at 7281 Saroni Drive in the Montclair neighborhood of Oakland.  As with many of the homes in this portion of the city, it is designed with the goal of creating an easy transition between indoor and outdoor living for its residents.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathroom in a generous 2084 sf of living space.  

This room is spacious and inviting.  The soft seating that is grouped around the central fireplace provides a perfect spot for entertaining friends, and, just as easily, is a soothing retreat at the end of a busy day. 

Light comes streaming in from the multiple full sized sliding glass doors that surround the living area.  All of these doors provided instant access to the outdoor porches…

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This glowing home located at 6466 Westover Drive in the Montclair neighborhood of Oakland, combines the sophistication of contemporary architecture with the soothing hillside feel that is reminiscent of Tahoe living.   It is three stories high, offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 2725 sf of living space.  It has been designed with the goal of providing an easy transition from the indoors to the outdoors when desired.  

Situated in the hills above Oakland between Shepherd Canyon and Skyline Boulevard, it is sheltered among a hillside of trees, and yet is just moments from the pleasant shops and restaurants of Montclair, Rockridge and College Avenue.  Highway 13 at the bottom of the hills provides quick and easy transportation to…

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I'm traveling to Yosemite to hopefully see the Firefall this Sunday
 
It is a rare thing to see the  Firefall in Yosemite. At the end of each February, thousands of photographers and spectators alike congregate to the park to witness the Yosemite firefall, a natural phenomenon that briefly occurs when the setting sun hits Horsetail Falls. If the circumstances are just right, the reflection gives way to a magnificent illusion of a light show, seemingly causing the tumbling cascades of water to morph into liquid flames spilling over the cliff.
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High above Silicon Valley is this magnificent home and grounds at 610 Los Trancos Road in highly desirable Portola Valley.   Located above rolling hills on a prominent rise, it offers commanding views of surrounding foothills, San Francisco Bay, and the expanse below.  

It is, in essence, a private country club for a unique individual who requires the very best of amenities in a home. Placed on 13.40 acres of land,  it features 5 bedrooms, 7/4 bathrooms in a substantial 12,657 +/- sf of  space. 

Much of Silicon Valley lies below this gracious home. Located only 5 minutes from Sand Hill Road, the cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, and Stanford University are close by, as are some of the finest dining and shopping venues in Northern…

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