Dear Ira and Carol,When it came time for us to sell our home in Berkeley, we thought we would sell it ourselves. After trying this for about a week, we realized there was much more to this than we had thought.Over the years we had been receiving impressive postcards and Continue Reading
David L. Kirp wrote an interesting Open Forum article, Semper fi, Berkeley, in today's San Francisco Chronicle.In it, he talks about Berkeley programs such as the one which encourages solar electric (photovoltaic cell) by having the city provide the upfront costs and get Continue Reading
I love the Berkeley Albany YMCA in Downtown Berkeley, and go 3 or 4 times a week. The people are friendly, the place is clean and tidy, and I come home relaxed.I couldn't help but smile when I saw this editorial comment on a bulletin board.And home, Dini (short for Continue Reading
The Claremont Resort & Spa - The Claremont HotelCarol was holding open the Berkeley Hills Lodge in North Berkeley Hills just above UC Berkeley for the delight of our Realtor friends and neighbors.I went out on tour to see what else is on the market. We preview 15-20 Continue Reading
It's now four years since Carol and I went into San Francisco to see history being made. San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom authorized his staff to issue marriage permits to couples who wanted to be married.On Tuesday, I took photos of people protesting both for, and against, Continue Reading
Historic and utterly unique! “...one of the most intriguing houses in Berkeley...”2652 Shasta Road: Four Units: $1,500,000Situated in a lovely residential area on wooded and winding Shasta Road, minutes to North Berkeley shopping and restaurants; UC campus; public Continue Reading