That's the title of a marvelous book by Jane Jacobs. I grew up in New York City in the 50's and 60's... and saw the effect that construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway ... and the high rise "projects" had on communities.My father had a furniture store at 759 East 149th Continue Reading
That's the title of my new book.. and the cover just came in!Thinking of selling? The tips in my new book make the sale of your home easier, and show you how to receive thousands of dollars more when selling.I've always wanted to write the companion book to my Nolo Press Continue Reading
It's 21 Jun 2006... the summer solstice! Hope your summer is a delightful one.We're excited. In just a few days, our 4,080 Peak Watt Photo Voltaic system will be installed at Casa Serkes! We've been very pleased with how thorough the friendly folks at Sun Light And Power Continue Reading
Just saw an article in the San Francisco Chronicle about a Rockridge Home.. and it's tale of two paint jobs. It's worth reading, so here's the link to it!It talked about the wrong.. and right way to select paint colors. The article made me smile! Many many years ago my Continue Reading
Today was a beautiful day in Berkeley... and we decided to take advantage of the warm summer night to walk to dinner.We left our Thousand Oaks home and headed up one of our favorite streets... Vincente Avenue. When we reached Visalia, Carol said.. it's so nice out, let's go Continue Reading
I'm sitting at a Berkeley real estate association meeting and learning some very cool things about the City of Berkeley web site.Are you a map lover? Then surf to the Map Room.. you'll find an amazing selection of maps - zoning, creeks, landmarks, parking. I can see Continue Reading