S.F. Bay Area Lifestyle
Presidio Heights, San Francisco, CA-Neighborhood video
Curious about Presidio Heights? This San Francisco neighborhood borders the Presidio, Pacific Heights & Laurel Heights. Here’s a quick video snippet about this S.F. neighborhood which includes one of my favorite markets, Bryan’s Market where I’ve been shopping since grade school. Great meats, seafood & prepared foods; pricey but well worth it. I recently had…
Read MoreMoving to the S.F. Bay Area with a dog or cat? Tips on how to make your rental app stand out for a pet-friendly rental
Moving to the S.F. Bay Area with a dog or cat? Tips on how to make your rental app stand out for a pet-friendly rental Planning a move to San Francisco or surrounding regions & you have a dog? Here are a few tips to help your rental application stand out from your competition.…
Read MoreWays to help Japan; Reputable agencies to make donations
In addition to the Red Cross, the following are recommended reputable agencies involved in helping Japan. Thank you Zephyr Real Estate for compiling this list & for donating $1000. I will be donating at least $150 from my next 5 escrows to these agencies. Please be aware of the scam artists who are out…
Read MoreThe changing demographics of S.F. neighborhoods per new census data
There are demographic changes that have been in motion for several years that you’ve likely been aware of if you’ve lived in S.F. for any period of time. For those who are curious about neighborhood demographics this is an interesting read. I wasn’t aware that Golden Gate Park had such a large homeless…
Read MoreAt Long Last!! Sick of the Yellow Pages? Now you can opt out!
I think it’s been a good 10 years since I’ve last opened a Yellow Pages book. Such a waste of resources for most people who are online. Now there’s an easy way to opt out along with adjusting other mail preferences. Be patient with the yellow pages site, it keeps going down because of excessive…
Read MoreCost vs. value: what home renovation projects have the greatest return?
Cost vs. value: what home renovation projects have the greatest return? A new garage door, window replacement & minor kitchen remodels top the list for greatest ROI. If you’re thinking about upgrades to your home, talk with your Realtor for guidance on what is appropriate for your neighborhood so as to not over improve your…
Read MoreSan Francisco off-lease dog havens may become significantly smaller under GGNRA proposal
San Francisco, Peninsula & Marin off-lease dog havens may become significantly smaller under GGNRA proposal Doggy heaven as we know it may become significantly more limited in space! My recollection is that GGNRA has gone down this road before. Take a look at the proposed reduction in off leash areas at 19 GGNRA parks; there…
Read MoreWhen comparing your insurance premiums, use your discounts!
When comparing your insurance premiums you need to make sure you are looking at the whole picture rather than looking at one mono-policy compared to another. Often the various discounts available through a multiline carrier will make your overall insurance cost less than if you just compared one mono-line policy to another.
For example, […]
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For dog lovers: Dogs Decoded, the special bond between dogs & humans
For dog lovers: Dogs Decoded I think it’s pretty well known that San Francisco has more dogs than children. This is a great segment that explores the bond between humans & dogs. I have the best of both worlds & have 2 cats & 2 dogs, creating a busy but fun household! Perhaps the perfect…
Read MoreRich Americans Ditch Home Ownership For Renting: how would you spend $11,000/mo?
Rich Americans Ditch Home Ownership For Renting: How would you spend $11,000/mo? The slot machine investment vehicle approach with real estate has certainly played a large role in our current economic crisis. It’s time to get back to basics as to the why of owning a home since the days of double digit appreciation are…
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