Live in an Elmwood/Claremont Berkeley craftsman home designed by Julia Morgan – 2900 Derby Street near College Avenue Shops and UC Berkeley

Live in an Elmwood/Claremont Berkeley craftsman home designed by Julia Morgan Would you like to live a part of California History? 2900 Derby Street, a two story 4 bedroom 3 bath Brownshingle home is on the market for $1,025,000 Open homes scheduled for Sunday 22 Jan 2012 and 29 Jan 2012 from 2:00 to 4:30 [...]

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The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life opens in Downtown Berkeley on Sunday 22 Jan 2012

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life  http://www.magnes.org opens in Downtown Berkeley on Sunday 22 Jan 2012 (corrected, thanks to Frances Dinkelspiel) The Open House Party starts at noon … and admission is free! It will be a welcome addition to Berkeley .. and the San Francisco Bay Area.  The restored Art Deco building will [...]

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Chanukah, Christmas and Holiday Lights abound in Berkeley

Saul’s Deli in North Berkeley hosted a particularly joyful Klezmer Music event … here’s the foot-tapping video   Here’s the photo portfolio of everyone enjoying the wonderful Saul’s Deli/North Berkeley Klezmer Street Event   More photos at the December events page on BerkeleyHomes.com

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Astonishing Golden Gate and San Francisco Views … Incredible Flow … Kitchen as Theatre … Amazing Garden … All await you at Hillside House on Albany Hill

715 Hillside Avenue, Albany Hill – 4 Bedrooms 3+ Baths – $1,275,000 Extraordinary photo portfolio of the home and garden .. with videos and  what makes this home so special at 715hillside.com Hillside House … Spectacular Views, Amazing Sunsets, Privacy … and a wonderful garden Astonishing Views! Glorious views from this spectacular Mid-Century Modern perched on [...]

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Remembering the sacrifices of others on Remembrance/Veteran’s Day

Several years ago Carol and I were in Victoria, British Columbia, on Remembrance Day. We refer to it as Veterans Day. I was touched by all the people wearing red poppies on their lapels and bought one to wear. This is it … it’s on my desk and I see it every day. When I [...]

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What have Berkeley homes sold for this year? We’ve created an interactive map for you!

Here’s a map for you to research Berkeley home prices in your favorite neighborhoods! This maps comes from data downloaded from the East Bay Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  It show all homes sold through the MLS and doesn’t include private sales. Click on the map image .. and it will take you directly to [...]

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Halloween Pumpkins, Parades, Events … and the Day Of The Dead

Berkeley really celebrates Halloween! Thousand Oaks, Emerson, and other schools have great parades. Russell and Josephine Streets and Mariposa Avenue have wonderful pumpkins and festivities (Russell Street closes at 8:30 pm so be there early) … the house at Ashby & Piedmont has amazing pumpkins … and North Berkeley has a great Dia de los [...]

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Wow! $765,000 for updated 4 Bedroom with walkscore of 95! Near UC, Shops, BART

2229 Ashby Avenue at Deakin – Open Sunday 23 Oct 2011 2:00 to 4:30 PM Photo Portfolio @ 2229Ashby.com Completely remodeled in 2003, this 1907 two story home has four bedrooms, including a master suite, upper level laundry and a bedroom with skylight. There’s a formal dining room and a sun room, and the kitchen has [...]

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Sweet two bedrooms home near College & Telegraph Shops … and BART – $425,000

2226 Woolsey  on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Halcyon Commons neighborhood. 2 Bedrooms – $425,000 – Open Sunday 9 Oct 2011 2:00 to 4:30 pm … come by! Photo portfolio at 2226woolsey.com    

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Not many people have changed the world. Steve Jobs did

Original photo taken the day the 4th Street Apple Store opened I edited it with the black “tape” tonight. Thank you for all you did. Ira

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