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2014
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Our colleague, Bob Crane, has shared the most sage advice on what it takes to buy a home today. In our age of instant gratification (Google and Wikipedia give us instant answers to questions, we read our emails on the fly on our smart phones) it's easy to get sucked into habits that give us immed...
09/26/2014
Pending sale - 1221 Highland Court, San Carlos, CA 94070 Properties, like 1221 Highland Court in San Carlos, are selling quickly and selling well. That is, if they are priced properly, prepared well, and thoroughly marketed. They don't have to be new; they don't have to be completely upgraded, th...
09/26/2014
The Farmers Market at Fort Mason in San Francisco is a treat. Not only do I find tasty and healthy food, it's a feast for the eyes. Held every Sunday year round from 9:30 to 1:30, it provides a wonderful destination for a morning walk, and knowing I'll be carrying two bags uphill on my way home r...
09/21/2014
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"I'm smitten by this house" uttered a woman who came to see 1221 Highland Court in San Carlos 94070 on Friday. I loved hearing this, not only because it's a word we rarely hear these days (although I might start using it!) but because I could tell she "got" what the house is all about -- 1221 Hig...
09/20/2014
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Several cities -- San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, and San Diego -- have an Opaque Restaurant. While we have a zillion restaurants to choose from here in San Francisco, Opaque is unique - one dines in total darkness! Recently, when my husband and I headed off for vacation my daughter...
09/20/2014
A re-blog from our colleague, Bryan Robertson. He gives great advice on how to choose a Realtor® to help you when buying or selling property--and tips of who to avoid Dear Home Buyer or Seller, You've been so patient with the real estate industry and for that, those of us who know what we're do...
09/15/2014
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Join the Friends of the Urban Forest on a FREE walking tour of the trees and gardens of Golden Gate Heights in San Francisco When? Sunday, October 5, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Where? Meet at 16th Avenue and Moraga Streets (at the bottom of the beautiful tiled steps) Why? Learn about the trees...
09/15/2014
As I perused this morning's SF Gate, the electronic version of the San Francisco Chronicle, I read the article, "The Ultimate Successful Reading List: 15 Must-Read Books on Success." Strayer University compiled the following list of inspirational and motivational books: The 7 Habits of Highly Eff...
09/14/2014
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San Francisco's Friends of the Urban Forest - providing benefits and beauty to our city ---- Have you ever strolled down a city street and thought, "this is a lovely"? If so, chances are is is because of street trees. And if you are in San Francisco, chances are you owe the Friends of the Urban F...
09/12/2014
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Coming soon, San Carlos CA 94070 1221 Highland Court is a 4-bedroom home on a huge lot, over 11,000 sq.ft. in size Large windows bring in the view and light Numerous skylights Entry level with 2 bedrooms Lower level with 2 bedrooms and large family room Deck off dining area Patio off family room ...
09/10/2014