Looking for someplace to take Fido this summer for a little fun and exercise? Well, look no further. Here are our top 3 picks for dog parks in Brentwood. It will probably come as no surprise to you that Libby and I are dog lovers. Here’s a video of me and Barbie trying out “Dock […]
First Quarter 2019 Real Estate Market Report – Changes Continue!
You may remember if you read our end of the year real estate market report for 2018, that changes were the main theme. At that time inventory of homes on the market had taken a nose dive. Many buyers had given up looking for a home to buy. Many sellers had taken their homes off […]
A Homeowners Guide to Home Insurance
Does Your Insurance Cover That? No one likes to think about disasters. But here in California, we have more than our share. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer […]
Homeowners’ Biggest Home Remodeling Regrets
Did you ever take on a home remodeling project yourself that you came to regret? Well, you’re not alone! Working with home buyers and sellers for so many years, we hear a lot about their experiences and do-it-yourself is way up there as a major mistake. A lesson learned through sometimes painful experience. I’m going […]
2018 Real Estate Market Report – More Changes!
Well, 2018 was something of a ride in the real estate market! The big thing everyone wants to know first is, of course, how did sale prices do? The short answer is that prices in all our markets were up for the year. The longer answer is, they were not up as much as many […]
An Insiders Look at Creating Christmas Wreaths
In case you weren’t aware, my brother Brian and his wife, Robin own and run a Christmas tree farm in Foresthill, California. The Guthrie Tree Farm is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra-Nevada mountains in Placer County. Every year, Libby and I go up to visit and make Christmas wreaths for our clients. This year […]
5 Things to Do Before the End of 2018
Chickens GIF from Chickenlittle GIFs The end is near! Well, the end of the year is near. 😉 This week is Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. More on that later. Then just 30 days until Christmas. After that, it’s goodbye 2018. But before we bid adieu to this year, there are some things we recommend […]