September 15, 2022
We are excited to introduce our new Listing Manager, Gina Tocchini! Gina is a proud Bay Area native who grew up on the peninsula. She attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. She believes herself fortunate to have grown up around most of her extended family in the Bay Area, as spending time with family is...
September 15, 2022
What better way to celebrate a beautiful day in the Bay than getting outdoors for a good picnic? Here are some of our favorite spots and go-to places to grab some picnic snacks and essentials. San Francisco Dolores Park (Dolores & 19th // Mission) If you know SF, you know Dolores: the ultimate Sunday Funday destination. Keep it simple and grab a burrito, a 6-pack,...
September 14, 2022
In San Mateo, the median sold price for single-family homes in August 2022 was similar to last year at $1.8 million. The number of homes sold decreased to 339 and the number of new listings also decreased to 406. The number of condo & townhomes sales decreased month-over-month to $899 thousand with 128 units sold and 144 new listings. Buyers are also still being aggressive...
August 23, 2022
It’s been quite a couple of years for the restaurant industry, and although the pandemic isn’t over, we can’t help but get excited when we hear of new spots opening up. Fresh takeout options, new patios to hang out on, and little glimmers of hope for the future of restaurants in the Bay are enough to brighten our days. Cheers to supporting our local faves,...
August 23, 2022
Our transaction coordinator, Dasha Kraft, had a very exciting week. Her fiancé, James Outman, has been playing in the AAA league for the Los Angeles Dodgers. James himself is a Redwood City boy, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018. He has been working hard for his dream to come true. James got called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, July 30th. He...
August 23, 2022
We have been doing some home remodeling this summer. Like most home projects, this one is taking a little longer than anticipated. As a result, we haven’t been able to get completely out of the area for a vacation. Oh well. Much of this work has meant we cannot live in our home; there has been too much dust. So we are moving around on...
July 19, 2022
Our good friends Peggy and Mike moved out last year. At that time, they went from being good friends to great clients. Although they lived outside my usual business area, they knew me and trusted I’d do a great job for them. And I did, if I may say so myself. But that’s a different story. In fact, I met them through different clients, who after...
June 17, 2022
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate in the Bay Area. Here are a few local ways to celebrate the day. Redwood City 4th of July Parade, Festival, and Fireworks The Annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Redwood City, the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California, attracts thousands of spectators. It brings entries from across the state. Most...
June 17, 2022
I love driving out to the farmlands nearby. Some days, if there is nothing pressing to do (a rarity) we like to drive into the valley, or along the delta, or just into the hills. We might lunch in Oakdale, Farmington, or Lockeford. I find it very cathartic to just get out to the country and smaller towns. Another thing I love while out is...
May 20, 2022
Honor Those Who Served Celebrating the people that have fought and died for our country. Although this weekend is a great opportunity to welcome in the summer and celebrate with friends, it’s important to remember who the party is for. Here are several ways you can celebrate our soldiers’ lives: Donate to Memorial Day Flowers and honor our fallen soldiers with a floral arrangement on their headstone....