Seller Tips Just Sold: 225 Cold Creek Drive, Oakley 225 Cold Creek Drive in Oakley's Emerson Ranch is sold. It was a challenge, and affordability was the biggest hurdle. Here's how we got it done and what it means for Oakley homeowners.
Local Favorites Why Grand Lake Is My Favorite Part of Oakland Of everywhere I work in the Bay Area, Grand Lake is the spot I miss most. My old office was right on Grand Avenue, and I was the manager there. I loved walking out the door and having the whole neighborhood right there. The food You can eat well here every day of the week. […]
Local Favorites Pittsburg Is My Backyard (Literally) I live right on the Antioch/Pittsburg line. Here's the Pittsburg I'd show you: New Mecca, car show nights on Railroad Ave, the California Theatre, Small World Park, husky hour at Highlands Ranch Park, and the data center drama.
Market Updates Concord Single-Family Market Update: Fall 2026 Concord single-family prices are flat, but more homes are for sale and more sellers are cutting prices. Here's what's happening ZIP by ZIP, plus what it means for buyers and sellers.
Mira Vista Hills Coming Home to Mira Vista Hills: A Neighbor’s Take on a Neighborhood Sale I grew up in Mira Vista Hills. Years later, I bought my parents’ home here. So when I say I know this neighborhood, I mean I really know it. That’s why my latest sale meant a little more than most. My sellers were my neighbors, and two of the sweetest, most reasonable people you’ll ever […]
Seller Tips Coached to Discount: Why a Cheaper Commission Can Cost You More If you’re on Facebook, you’ve probably seen them. The real estate coach. Big smile, bigger claims, and an ad in my feed almost every day. They do a lot of deals, and they’ll sell you thousands of dollars’ worth of coaching for about fifty bucks. I recently got to see that coaching in action. It […]
Local Favorites Why Martinez Feels Like Home: A Local’s Guide to Downtown A local's guide to downtown Martinez: where to walk, eat and shop, my favorite stop at Front Porch Swing, the waterfront, fall 2026 events, and what it's like to live here.
Market Updates Mira Vista Hills Market Update: October 2026 Here’s what’s happening in Mira Vista Hills, based on MLS data for the last 90 days. The quick numbers 8 homes sold from July through September, from $555,000 to $714,000. Middle sale price: about $603,000. 7 homes are pending right now, asking $535,000 to $799,000. Only 4 homes are for sale, asking $639,000 to $799,000. […]
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