Melanie Snow
Spring has arrived. Brisk activity, with plenty of inventory is anticipated. Interest rates are currently at 4.65%. One thing is clear. The entry level market has changed and has surged dramatically upwards. Improved 1500 square foot homes are selling for up to $1,250,000. 2000 sf homes are selling up to $1,500,000. This leaves it very…
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Pantone, the authority in color for design, fashion and more, recently debuted its 2018 Color of the Year: “Ultra Violet.” The color—”dramatically provocative and thoughtful,” according to the company—is cool and cosmic, with an otherworldly vibe. “We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone…
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President Signs Tax Reform Bill Last week, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax reform bill. All individual provisions of the measure are generally effective after December 31, 2017 for the 2018 tax filing year and expire on December 31, 2025 unless otherwise noted. The provisions do not affect tax filings for…
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Every other year, Orinda’s prestigious Orinda Garden Club puts on a a Spring garden tour of six amazing Lamorinda homes. This year, I will be sponsoring this wonderful event. There will be a tour of each spectacular garden, a pop up boutique at one of the special Lafayette homes, giveaways, and tea and cookies. The…
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