Lafayette Art, Wine and Music Festival
Our Annual Lamorinda festival, not to be missed! Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival, Downtown Lafayette Saturday, September 15 & Sunday September 16, 2018 www.lafayettefestival.com
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Thanking My Clients For a Successful 2018!
It is my pleasure to help so many wonderful clients find a home in this community. Their trust in my services and their ability to quickly learn the realities of the Lamorinda market make us a strong force to contend with. In may cases we are able to identify and then purchase the first home they…
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Batch & Brine, Lafayette… One step further in creating a very fun downtown Lafayette
Family-owned and operated craft cocktail bar and kitchen Batch & Brine is now open in downtown Lafayette. Spotlighting American classics and treasured family recipes passed down through generations, Batch & Brine’s menu will include globally inspired burgers, loaded fries, salads, sandwiches, and shareable plates. Siblings Mike, Rolla, and David Ghaben, together with cousins Sam Ghaben and Celina…
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New Phenomena with Millennial Buyers
There is a new phenomenon in Lamorinda. Millennials are walking, ubering and bike riding to and from BART. New, first time buyers are specifically looking for homes close to transportation and BART. In fact, the actual lot and foot print of the home has become less important than a convenient location. Don’t mistake me, buyers…
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Measure L in Lafayette, Something to Consider
LAFAYETTE — May 1st, 2018 – Voters will decide on June 5 whether to allow 44 houses to be built on 22 acres, and while opponents have been vocal, they say they would prefer a scaled-down project. The campaign surrounding Measure L has been contentious, with accusations of misinformation over air pollution, a sports field,…
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Linolium vinyl flooring by Armstrong
Check out Armstrong’s new linoleum vinyl flooring. Looks like tile, has a current, tile edgy look, and is very reasonable. A good solve for laundry rooms, bathrooms and hard to cover basement floors.
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Out Migration: It’s A Housing Story
California has an out-migration problem. Recently released figures from the State’s Department of Finance (DOF) shows that the number of Californians leaving the state each year is on the rise. After falling significantly during the Great Recession, outmigration from California is exhibitionist on a 4- year uptrend. The DOF reports that nearly 118,000 people moved…
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Parents Helping Their Kids Buy Homes
Parents helping kids compete in bidding wars Source: Wall St. Journal To help their adult children, more parents are reportedly taking out equity in their own home so their child can buy a home of their own. More parents are finding that their adult children need the extra financial footing in order to compete in…
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Beer Garden at Gillman and Curtis in North Berkeley
Driving by Gilman and Curtis Road in North Berkeley and saw an amazing outdoor beer garden. Stopped to investigate and picked up dinner. Vegetarian Sandwich, Chicken Chipotle Bowl and amazing fries. A must try. Sorry to not stay for people watching and a leisurely beer. Tempting. Next time!
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How interest rate jumps affect purchase decisions and affordability in CA
Mortgage rates have shot up in the two weeks following the election, moving to highest levels in two years, with the 30-year fixed rate loan at 4.25 percent. This has instantly pushed up the cost of borrowing and home purchasing for many people in California, caused many to try to lock in current rates and…
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