Hiking San Francisco-A bus/hike adventure to Marin County - 06/30/12 10:16 AM
Hiking San Francisco is one of our favorite activities and a healthy, enjoyable way to spend some of our precious free time.

Sometimes a bus/hike adventure to Marin County just seems like the right thing to do. A one-way hike let's one cover some ground, and taking the bus to a trail head is a nice alternative to driving. It's easy to do just that as we discovered on a recent weekend.
The Golden Gate Transit runs busses from the Pacific Heights/Russian Hill/Nob Hill area of San Francisco to various spots in Marin. (I'm sure there are other … (6 comments)

A Typical Evening Living in San Francisco - 06/29/12 05:38 AM
There's really no such thing as a typical evening in the life of a Realtor® ----...but last night might come close. After a long day's work, excitement isn't what my husband and I always want. Time to unwind; time to talk with each other; time for a bit of exercise, some good food, some laughter--that's the stuff a good evening is made of. So here's how our "typical" evening unfolded one night this week:
6:00-Gene arrived home after a grueling 2-hour traffic-snarled commute; I turned off my computer and ended the work day 6:30-we walked to the local CVS (less … (4 comments)

Pacific Place, where you Can Live your San Francisco Dream - 06/28/12 05:14 AM
Pacific Place, a condominium project where you can live your San Francisco Dream The right place to call home is as varied as each individual. One place that works for many is Pacific Place, a two-tower condominium project built in 2001. 1701 Jackson Street (known as the Jackson Tower) and 1800 Washington Street (The Washington Tower) are linked together at ground level by 3 commercial condo spaces along Van Ness Avenue. Highlights of Pacific Place, one of Pacific Heights' most coveted buildings, include:
 
Building with 24-hour security On-site management; on-site facility manager Designer courtyard with swimming pool, spa, and lush … (6 comments)

International Space Station - when can you watch it zoom by? - 06/27/12 07:26 PM
When can you watch the International Space Station zoom by in your area? Check out the NASA Skywatch site, find your state, then a city or town close by. They give you latitude and longitude, so the engineers among you (like my husband, Gene!) can figure out where in the sky to find it. We looked on Monday evening from our condo window--had a great view. It was so much fun that Tuesday night we walked to the top of Russian Hill to see it again, higher in the sky this time. Such an awesome sight -- Space station overhead, the … (12 comments)

San Francisco Neighborhoods, Upper Polk St. - Blinds & Designs, Inc. - 06/27/12 10:10 AM
The Upper Polk Street Neighborhood of San Francisco is a bustling area with shops of all types.
Located one block east of Van Ness Avenue, near the base of Russian and Nob hills, you'll find a real neighborhood, with a variety of stores to meet your needs. These are not the chains you'll find at a mall but unique-to-San Francisco stores, full of character, owned by and staffed with friendly people who greet you with a smile and make you feel at home.
One of the first shops I discovered when moving here is Blinds & Designs, and what a … (3 comments)

San Francisco Neighborhoods, Upper Polk St. - Russian Hill Bookstore - 06/26/12 07:36 AM
The Upper Polk Street Neighborhood of San Francisco is a bustling area with shops of all types. Located one block east of Van Ness Avenue, near the base of Russian and Nob hills, you'll find a real neighborhood, with a variety of stores to meet your needs. These are not the chains you'll find at a mall but unique-to-San Francisco stores, full of character, owned by and staffed with friendly people who greet you with a smile and make you feel at home.One shop you'll want to visit is Russian Hill Bookstore, where you'll discover a veritable treasure of used books … (2 comments)

The Everett House-a downtown Palo Alto treasure - 06/25/12 07:35 AM
The Everett House in downtown Palo Alto is condo project with history, location, and amenities. "Location tops the list of features for Palo Alto's Everett House"

 
.... so starts an old newspaper clipping from the now defunct Palo Alto Times Tribune, believed to have been published sometime in 1967. One owner is quoted in the article as saying she and her husband enjoyed being able to walk to a movie without worrying about parking their car, and that her husband would walk to the train for his commute to San Francisco. That owner moved to the Everett House after … (4 comments)

San Francisco Neighborhoods, Upper Polk Street - Hahn's Hibachi - 06/24/12 05:08 AM
The Polk Street Neighborhood of San Francisco is a bustling area with shops of all types. One is Hahn's Hibachi Restaurant
Located one block east of Van Ness Avenue, near the base of Nob Hill, you'll find a real neighborhood, with a variety of stores to meet your needs. These are unique-to-San Francisco stores, full of character, owned by and staffed with friendly people who greet you with a smile and make you feel at home.

One such casual restaurant is Hahn's Hibachi BBQ, a small local chain with four locations. "Mine" is located at 1710 Polk Street, between … (9 comments)

A Place For Mom - a Great Resource for Seniors and their Families - 06/23/12 08:20 AM
Are you familiar with A Place for Mom? It's a great resource for Seniors and their families As a residential Realtor® working in San Mateo County and the Silicon Valley, I enjoy working with Seniors. Perhaps it's because I feel close to my own mother when I do, or perhaps its because they are so appreciative of a bit of guidance and care. Whatever the reason, when I can make the selling of their present home go smoothly and well when it no longer is enjoyable or practical for them to live there, I feel tremendous satisfaction. Often the house has … (11 comments)

The Mobile Revolution-How to Increase your Business and Save Time - 06/22/12 11:19 AM
The Mobile Revolution-How to Increase your Business and Save Time Technology is exploding! Advances free us as never before from being tethered to a desk in an office. Every few months I'm struck anew how much more I am accomplishing in less time. Here are some of ways I'm now doing business that I didn't a handful of years ago: Smart phones -Get to know your smart phone! I now:
get all email sent to my phone--I keep up throughout the day, answering questions in a much more timely fashion. Automated search information about listings reaches me in minutes; I … (9 comments)

Getting to Know The Mechanics Institute, San Francisco CA - 06/21/12 02:57 PM
Get Acquainted with The Mechanics Institute in San Francisco CA When I was a child, I would occasionally accompany my father on errands to San Francisco, and became acquainted with The Mechanics Institute, of which he was a member. My earliest memory of The Mechanics Institute is that I discovered I could shuffle my feet along the opague glass floors between stacks of books, and then shock myself by touching the brass handrail. I thought that was quite fun. Later, when I was in high school, it was the only library anywhere that I knew of open on Sunday (great for … (6 comments)

Well kept secret: VA Program that help Veterans and surviving Spouses - 06/21/12 01:51 PM
Since I work with a numer of Seniors, I appreciated learning of this Veterans Assistance program. Many thanks to my colleague, Gwynn Carpenter of Austin, TX, for getting this word out.
Via Gwynn Teal Carpenter-Broker: Home and Hearth Realty (Austin):
Another Nugget for those who work with Seniors in their quest to stay in their homes ..
I drive for the North Austin Caregivers in Austin Texas.  I've driven for approximately ten years.  It's a joy to visit with the elderly as I drive them to the doctor, grocery store, recreation center or any place they need to go. 
I believe … (3 comments)

A bit of laughter for a Wednesday morning - 06/20/12 04:57 AM
Good morning!

I thought you might enjoy this Facebook exchange I recently had with friends. Please comment and add yours to the list for the enjoyment of all.

ME: received an email from my husband: "made an appointment with a foot doctor....doctor's name is Dr Knee..." from C.G.: that reminds me... growing up in San Jose, I'm pretty sure I recall a dentist named Dr. Gum. We didn't go to him, but I think friends did. Too funny! from C.P.: Tony broke a bone in his foot, long, long ago. The patcher-upper was Dr Payne. from J.M.: My mom … (7 comments)

San Francisco Neighborhoods, Upper Polk Street - Cheese Plus - 06/19/12 09:04 AM
The Upper Polk Street Neighborhood of San Francisco is a bustling area with shops of all types. Located one block east of Van Ness Avenue, near the base of Russian and Nob hills, you'll find a real neighborhood, with a variety of stores to meet your needs. These are not the chains you'll find at a mall but unique-to-San Francisco stores, full of character, owned by and staffed with friendly people who greet you with a smile and make you feel at home.One such shop is Cheese Plus, where you'll discover a mouth watering array of cheeses, charcuterie, chocolates and other … (7 comments)

Angel Cortez gives the WOW factor to homes in the San Carlos CA area - 06/18/12 07:15 AM
Giving the WOW factor to homes for sale in the San Carlos CA area: a shout-out to Angel Cortez, Angel's Gardening Service, Inc, 650-222-8989. Giving the WOW factor to homes for sale in the San Carlos CA area, as elsewhere, is super important, but it's not surprising that sellers who have lived in the house many years can't see that their house is a bit tired and in need of sprucing up.

One way that has been effective for me is to show them through pictures. I'll take a few photos of the house to include with a market … (8 comments)

Meet John D. Lee, Financial Advisor in San Mateo CA - 06/16/12 01:15 PM
Meet John D. Lee, Financial Advisor in San Mateo, California About 3 years ago my husband and I took a 2-evening course offered through the Redwood City CA Recreation Department entitled Retirement Planning Today taught by John D. Lee, Certified Financial Planner and Investment Advisor and Securian Financial Services. We covered numerous topics, and learned how to:
Determine the amount of money we need to retire Create our own goals for a "successful retirement" Eliminate debt and improve cash flow Properly convert an IRA to a Roth IRA Select the retirement plan distribution choice that is right for us Plan … (1 comments)

San Francisco Neighborhoods, Upper Polk Street - Polsinelli Optometry - 06/15/12 06:44 AM
The Upper Polk Street Neighborhood of San Francisco is a bustling area with shops of all types. Located one block east of Van Ness Avenue, near the base of Russian and Nob hills, you'll find a real neighborhood, with a variety of stores to meet your needs. These are not the chains you'll find at a mall but unique-to-San Francisco stores, full of character, owned by and staffed with friendly people who greet you with a smile and make you feel at home. One such shop is Polsinelli Optometry, located at 1906 Polk Street, corner of Polk and Jackson. I first … (4 comments)

Does the "City of Good Living" live up to its name? - 06/14/12 10:42 AM


The City of Good Living, San Carlos CA, lives up to its name
A community survey was conducted this spring with the goal of understanding residents' satisfaction, priorities and concerns as they relate to living in San Carlos. Results of the survey show that the City of San Carlos is one of the top cities in the State when it comes to satisfaction with City services and programs.  Quality of Life was one area addressed in the survey. The results:     98% rated the Overall Quality of Life in San Carlos as Excellent or Good     89% were … (5 comments)

Living my San Francisco Dream - Lafayette Park is getting a re-do - 06/13/12 08:45 AM
Living my San Francisco Dream - Lafayette Park is getting a re-do Lafayette Park sits high on a knoll in Pacific Heights, bordered by Washington, Gough, Sacramento and Laguna streets. It's a favorite of neighbors and visitors alike, both two-legged and four-legged. This multi-use park was created in 1936 and last updated in 1986. Like many of San Francisco's over 200 parks, it has been suffering from heavy use and time, and is in need of sprucing up. The time has come, and the plans for upgrading Lafayette Park are extensive. Repair and/or renovation is planned for the restroom facilities, children's … (4 comments)

Seven Easy Steps to Safety in San Carlos CA - 06/12/12 08:00 AM
Seven Easy Steps to Safety in San Carlos Safety in San Carlos is highly valued and desired, like it is everywhere. San Carlos California is a safe city, in a safe county. But, the 3-month period of May, June and July sees more crime in San Carlos than any other 3 month period during the year. Perhaps all the reasons for this aren't clear, but it's not difficult to lower your chances of being a crime victim. Criminals generally look for easy targets, so try following these Seven Easy Steps to Safety in San Carlos; they will reduce your chances of … (7 comments)

SOLD-1532 School Street, San Carlos - 06/11/12 08:29 AM
Sold with Multiple Offers 1532 School Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 $749,000   List Price $819,949   Sales Price       8         Days on Market       5         Number of offers received      22        Number of days in escrow Sellers of 1532 School Street are delighted with the preparation, marketing, sales process and results. Are you thinking of selling your house in San Carlos or nearby towns? Let's talk about how we can get the best results for you.
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Living my San Francisco Dream - 06/10/12 07:37 AM
When choosing a place to live, a lot of thought goes into deciding the lifestyle that is the best fit. We're now Living my San Francisco Dream, after 40 great years of living in San Carlos, where I continue to work. If you're wondering what appealed to us, take a look at a few of the reasons: Our neighborhood is walkable! The cultural options are many! The shopkeepers are friendly! Something goes on all the time! Our condo life is grand! And the views aren't bad, either! Do you want to explore the idea of leaving the suburbs and moving to … (14 comments)

All Work and No Play - Recipe for Burnout - 06/09/12 04:04 PM
All work and no play is a sure recipe for burnout. As much as we might enjoy our work, we need to enjoy time off as well.
For those of us living in California, a great place to recharge and refresh is Santa Barbara. Even the name is relaxing and enticing, isn't it? Located on the Central Coast, it's within day-trip range of the Los Angeles area, and an easy 2-day trip from the San Francisco Bay Area. Last weekend, while visiting with our granddaughter who goes to school there, I spotted this advertisement for free movies on Stearns Wharf. Who … (11 comments)

San Francsico Neighborhood Parks - Tennis Anyone? - 06/08/12 06:48 AM
Tennis Anyone? One of the delights for most San Franciscans, myself included, are the many neighborhood parks. Scattered throughout the city, they come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny knoll-top areas, to sprawling parklands like Golden Gate Park and The Presidio, both of which encompass many, many arces of land.

Many of the parks have found space for tennis courts, like these Alice Marble Tennis Courts at Sterling Park on Russian Hill. At the top of this modest-size neighborhood park you'll find 4 tennis courts, plus a basketball court with a backboard handy for practicing tennis solo.
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San Francisco Neighborhoods, Polk Street - Polk Street Florist - 06/07/12 06:22 AM
The Polk Street Neighborhood of San Francisco is a bustling area with shops of all types. Located one block east of Van Ness Avenue, near the base of Russian and Nob Hills, you'll find a variety of stores to meet your needs. These are not the chains you'll find at a mall but unique-to-San Francisco stores, full of character, owned by and staffed with friendly people who greet you with a smile and make you feel at home.Polk Street Florist is one of these delightful shops. Located at 1718 A Polk Street, you'll often find Silvia, the owner, hard at work … (6 comments)

FREE Compost Giveaway for San Carlos CA residents - 06/06/12 05:25 AM
Once again it's good to live in San Carlos, California, the City of Good Living!What: FREE compost giveawayWhen: daily, when Shoreway Environmental Center is openWhere: 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos

Up to 2 bags, each 3-cubic feet and available at the Environmental Center, of compost is available for San Carlos residents, as well as residents of the other 11 RethinkWaste service area customers. In addition to San Carlos, residents of Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, the County of San Mateo and the West Bay Sanitary District are invited. Simply … (4 comments)

Townhouse with sweeping ocean views - close to San Francisco - 06/05/12 08:30 AM
Coming Soon- Remodeled Townhouse with Sweeping Ocean Views Have you been wanting that WATER VIEW townhouse, with high-tech features galore in a special setting? If you've been frustrated with trying to find your spot in San Francisco, Foster City or San Mateo, you'll want to check this one out! Ideally located with a short commute to BART, freeways, downtown SF, SFO. Close to Surfer's Beach, too! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths; deck; patio entry; patio overlooking the ocean, private hot tub, stunning views, HOA pool. It will be on the multiple listing service in a couple of weeks, but don't wait, contact … (4 comments)

San Francisco Neighborhoods, Upper Polk Street - The Candy Store - 06/04/12 04:24 AM
Meet The Candy Store, a San Francisco treat!
San Francisco Neighborhoods each have their own delightful charm, and the Upper Polk Street neighborhood is no exception. Located one block east of Van Ness Avenue, near the base of Russian Hill, you'll find a variety of stores to meet your needs. These are not the chains you'll find at a mall but unique-to-San Francisco stores, full of character, owned by and staffed with friendly people who greet you with a smile and make you feel at home.
One delightful shop, located at 1507 Vallejo Street between Polk and Van Ness … (11 comments)

FAQ #10: Do You Like Living in San Francisco? Is it for me? - 06/03/12 09:00 AM
Since moving to San Francisco, I often hear, "Do you like living in San Francisco? What prompted you to move there? We've always thought we might like to do that, too." San Francisco, with its dynamic living and distinct neighborhoods is not far from San Carlos, where my office, Today Sotheby’s International Realty, is located. Many people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, in Alameda, Marin and Contra Costa counties, are expressing interest in urban living after spending happy, busy years in the suburbs. Perhaps the car-centric life with a two-story home and large yard no longer has the appeal … (6 comments)

Mai Le Nail Salon, Pacific Heights, San Francisco - 06/02/12 09:12 AM
Mai Le Nail Salon in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco is a fabulous find I discovered shortly after moving to the City. Mei Le's has definitely become my go-to neighborhood nail care spa. In business since 2009, it is family owned and operated by Lena and her daughter Doan, and two more pleasant people would be hard to find. Hard workers, the salon is open 6 days a week (closed Sundays) from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and is conveniently located at 2105 Van Ness Avenue (cross street: Pacific) Phone: 415-567-2866. Email: maile94109@gmail.com. I consistently get fine manicures and … (6 comments)

FAQ #9: What Do I Need To Do To Sell My Silicon Valley Home? - 06/01/12 07:51 AM
FAQ: What do I need to do to sell my Silicon Valley home?Since most people only sell a home 2 or 3 times in their life, they are full of questions and don't understand much about the process and decisions that need to be made. Since real estate is practiced differently in different areas, even within the State of California, I developed my:
Typical Marking Plan for
 
Residential Single-family homes
 
We are committed to providing quality service to all of our clients. To ensure that your property is marketed to an optimum level and receives high market … (8 comments)

 
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