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2014
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Paul Henderson's recent post about the Light Within and and his stained glass window picture made me think of beautiful Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill in San Francisco. Light catches on the ribbons streaming down from the high ceiling, bringing a sense of that light from within. When walking over No...
01/18/2014
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In our industry, we real estate agents are often reminded not to be a Secret Agent. Occasionally I need to remind a seller not to be a Secret Seller. "I don't want to have any Open Houses. I don't want the neighbors to know the house is for sale." That's when I have my Secret Seller talk. "Mr/Ms....
01/18/2014
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The January full-moon evening was the perfect time to get out for some exercise in lovely San Francisco. The air was balmy, the winds calm, the late afternoon sun sent its rays across the hills, the full moon gradually grew brighter and shone on the water as darkness fell. At the top of the knoll...
01/16/2014
I've written before about Cheese Plus, my favorite cheese shop on Polk Street in San Francisco. Well, they've sent out their invitations to join them at the 2nd annual Fancy Food Show tastings. Every January the Fancy Food Show comes to San Francisco. The 3-day event is held at the Moscone Center...
01/15/2014
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of previewing a condo on Russian Hill that is listed for sale by Susan McBride and Lisa Wolfe of TRI Coldwell Banker. They graciously allowed me to take a photo or two. 996 Union Street has fabulous views! Perched high on the slope of the hill, the views of San Franci...
01/14/2014
Home prices soared in the Silicon Valley and San Mateo County in 2013 Many of you have read in the newspapers, heard on the TV news, seen headlines about the current booming economy of the Silicon Valley and San Francisco regions. Companies are hiring, expanding, starting up. Freeways are getting...
01/13/2014
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There are very few condominiums currently for sale in San Carlos, California, but fortunately for buyers, one will be coming on the market by January 18, 2014. One Elm Street, San Carlos, is a single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with dining room, fireplace, and en suite laundry. This end-unit h...
01/13/2014
Bangkok Bay Thai Cuisine in Redwood City, CA is a valued member of our community. Not only do they have delicious food, they pitch in and support worthy causes near and far. On Monday, January 27, 2014, Bangkok Bay is sponsoring a one-day fund raising event by donating 50% of one's total dinner b...
01/12/2014
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Rain is finally likely in San Francisco. It's not here yet, but we're hopeful. 2013 was one of the driest years on record, and 2014 is starting out in a worrisome fashion. We have had no rain in many weeks. The air quality has been impacted. The water content in our minuscule snow pack in the Sie...
01/11/2014
Are you concerned about making your money last throughout retirement?John D. Lee, Certified Financial Planner with Securian Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, has seen the need for retirees to continue (or begin!) to plan for their retirement and is offering once again his class, "Rejuvenate Yo...
01/09/2014
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