Storybook Tudor

A beautiful Tudor style home in the desirable Normandy Gardens neighborhood of Oakland. This is a nicely updated home. The kitchen boasts granite counters, tile floors, and an eat-in breakfast nook. With a formal dining room, a cozy fireplace and  finished basement, this home is ready for its new owner to love and enjoy it.

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Holiday Lights In The East Bay

When I was younger, my family would always pile into the car and drive to the streets where the residents really went over the top with holiday lights. I remember oooing and ahhing at how far people had gone with lights. If you are in the East Bay and want to know where to go, here are some of my suggestions:

 

1. Picardy Street in East Oakland. Just about EVERY house on this entire street has lights and each house is connected to each other with a strand of lights as well. Here is where it is.

2. Or you can jump over to Alameda and take a look at “Christmas Tree Lane” - Thompson Avenue between High Street and Fernside if you want to see the definition of “over the top.”

3. The Oakland Zoo offers Zoolights every holiday season. Check here for the details.

4. Here is a website that gives you some specific addresses in the East Bay to check out.

5. Tilden Park’s Christmas Fantasy - At the Tilden Merry Go Round

6. The Mormon Temple in Oakland always has a spectacular light show.

7. Children’s Fairyland offers Fairy Winterland each December

Whatever you do, enjoy the holiday and have a great new year!

 

 

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Oakland History

Here is your chance to own an immaculately maintained, beautiful piece of Oakland history. This breathtaking home is nearly 3,400 square feet and is replete with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, gumwood built-ins, original brass door hardware, two decks, a carriage house, an enormous full basement, and plenty of space.

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A Holiday Music Bounty

Those of you who have known me awhile, or who are my clients know that each December I send out a holiday music mix. I am just finishing up the 2011 mix (which is my ninth one!). If you are on my list, you should be seeing the disc in your mailbox within a couple of weeks. In the meantime, if you missed any of my previous mixes, you can download them here. Be patient, these are big files… you are downloading about an hour’s worth of music with each one.

Enjoy!

 

     2010 – Ghosts of Christmas Past

     2009 – A Chilly Holiday 

     2008 – Holiday Hit Parade

     2007 - Jingles

     2006 – Late Night Double Feature Picture Show

     2005 – Holiday Mixer

     2004 -A Chili Pepper For Your Hot Toddy

     2003 – At Home By The Fire

 

 

 

 

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Mid Century Charm

Mid-Century Ranch-Style Home adjacent to Tilden Park and Tilden Golf Course. Private, Wooded Views all around. Recently Upgraded Master Bath and Kitchen with Granite Counters and Stainless Steel Appliances. New Furnace, RECO, sewer lateral clearance and very low Pest

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Exquisite Cape Cod

This Architecturally Exquisite Cape Cod is sited on a quiet,tree-lined street. Gracing this home is a Sun-Filled Living Room and Formal Dining Room with French Doors opening to a Country-Style Brick Patio. Completing the home is the Stately Study and Relaxing Family Room. A Treasure for any Family!

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New Construction

Elegant new construction in the Claremont Hills. This beautiful new home boasts 4+ bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Enjoy elevator access, beautiful views of the canyon, an oversized gourmet kitchen, and beautiful hardwood floors.

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