Good ol' Fashion Humor Archives

Jan

How I Brought NYC Home

Posted In: Arts and Entertainment, Community, Creative Reuse Ideas, First Time Home Buyers, Food and Dining, For Buyers, For Sellers, For the Home, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement

So I just came back from NYC where I was attending the Inman Connect, a real estate conference where Realtors from all over the country meet for 5 days to talk technology, how to build a better business, and of course, real estate. I love going to the event because I make some amazing connections and learn a lot of [...]

Dec

Our Holiday Card

Posted In: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, For the Heck of It, Good ol' Fashion Humor

The Krista + Rosie team had such a blast this past year, in part due to all of the awesome people we helped out this year. We are truly blessed to live her, play here, and work here. Want to be on our mailing list too? Drop us a line and we can send you a card.

Oct

Posted In: Creative Reuse Ideas, Emeryville, For the Home, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement

Who knew that heating ducts could be customized! Krista recently got a chance to visit Pixar Studio in Emeryville. (It was AWESOME!!) These heating ducts were suspended from the exposed rafters. Remind you of anything (anyone)? Time to change out your ducting? Perhaps this will give you some inspiration on how to liven things up a bit. (chuckle)

Dec

Fun Finds on Tour!

Posted In: Alameda County, Architecture, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Neighborhoods, Photos, Uncategorized

When we are out touring the homes for sale not only do we get information to better serve our clients, we also get some fun inventive ideas on how to decorate your house or backyard! For example we saw this tricycle hanging on the wall recently and we absolutely loved the idea! What a great way to be able to [...]

Nov

What does your sink say about you?

Posted In: Architecture, Economy, For Buyers, For the Heck of It, For the Home, Fun for Grown Ups, General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement, Photos, Uncategorized

Have you ever pondered what your sink says about you? Have you ever walked up to a sink and thought – “Wow, this sink speaks to me?” Is it the shape? Is it the color? Is it nostalgic? Going out on tour we get to see so many different types of sinks. And let me tell you…sinks make you think! [...]

Nov

Perch’d Sneak Peak

Posted In: Alameda, Alameda County, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, For the Heck of It, General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Kensington, Neighborhoods, Oakland, Richmond, Rockridge, Temescal, Uncategorized, Weblogs

Something new is brewing with Krista and Rosie….They have been perching about and have some new and exciting things to chirp about in the coming weeks! Stay tuned and stay Perch’d! #stayperchd #perchdlife

Sep

Happy House Hunting Humor

Posted In: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Good ol' Fashion Humor

Jul

It is what it is but it isn’t…

Posted In: For Buyers, For Sellers, For the Heck of It, Good ol' Fashion Humor

I love Mary’s Gone Crackers, but I am not sure that this is the best use of their marketing dollars. Comparing these crackers to a rock? Who would want to eat a rock? These crackers are crunchy, earthy, and healthy, and they go great with hummus. But if I hadn’t already tried them, this ad, posted on the side of [...]

Jun

Funny Ha Ha

Posted In: Berkeley, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Uncategorized

Sign spotted near Cheeseboard on Shattuck.

Apr

5 Obscure Real Estate Laws

Posted In: General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Uncategorized

The March/April edition of Realtor Magazine (yes, I read this, but don’t expect you to!) featured an article that I found to be quite entertaining and wanted to share it with you. _____________________________________________________________ 1. In an attempt to stem the problem of unwanted manure left in front of residential properties and businesses, Watertown NY is considering a law requiring horses [...]