Albany
Aug
09
National Night Out 2013
I love that National Night Out exists. National Night whut?? Yes, National Night Out. Each August, on the first Tuesday of the month, neighbors across the country get together to meet, mingle, and talk about crime and city issues. So why do I love that it exists? It is the only time of year where city officials, such as the [...]
May
08
Wanna Know About East Bay Schools?
I am at the Berkeley Board of Realtors and learning about the plans for WCCUSD, AUSD, BUSD. Major topic across the board? How to close the achievement gap. Did you know that… – 92% of Albany High kids go on to college – all 3 districts have “academy” schools which teach vocational skills. WCCUSD has 21! – all 3 districts [...]
Mar
07
Where to Recycle Oddities
Did you know that… Berkeley Horticultural Nursery recycles plastic plant pots and plant trays. Pots should be empty and clean. Drop off outside nursery anytime. The nursery is located at 1310 McGee Avenue, in North Berkeley, between Hopkins and Rose. The drop-off location is on Rose near Monterey. Look for the sign. Need to get rid of clean, wearable clothes? [...]
Nov
30
More New Restaurants Poppin’ Up Around Town
I love to eat. I love to eat good food. Guess that is why I adore the East Bay- so many amazing eats! Here is the scoop about what is coming around town: El Cerrito will be adding to the chain line by opening up Chipotle, which features gourmet burritos and tacos, and some great guac. The newest line in [...]
Nov
06
New Creperie on Solano
OPENING SOON sign spotted on Solano Ave in Albany, next door to Five Little Monkeys. What does it say, you ask? Suzette Creperie!
Sep
27
Painterly Fire Hydrants Are Popping Up In Albany
So I was heading to the gym the other day when I noticed someone painting a fire hydrant. At first I thought she was doing fancy graffiti, but when I spoke to her it turns out that she and another artist were commissioned by the Arts Commission to spruce up the hydrants. Ok, that is awesome.
Sep
19
Low Low Inventory!
Prices up, multiple offers up, buyers up…BUT Inventory is down. Check it: This is why I am no longer just in the business of selling homes, I am now in the business of offer-writing!
Aug
01
Home Sales Up : Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito
Posted In: Alameda, Alameda County, Albany, Berkeley, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito, Kensington, Local Market Statistics, Oakland
Looks like home sales in our area were up the last couple of months, despite the rest of the country seeing a decrease. The median price in the immediate east bay jumped to its highest level in almost four years. This is due in part to super-low interest rates, pre-approval guidelines opening up, and no inventory. The median price paid [...]
Jul
31
Spotted: Solar Trash Compactors in Albany
After having a nice dinner at Fonda, I wandered across the street and spotted the strangest looking trash cans: While it might not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, it is able to compact gallons of trash with a single gulp. The Big Belly Solar Trash Compactor is an on-site solar-powered trash compactor that is designed [...]