Blog entries tagged with "storybook":


storybook: Something to share with your clients or farm... an online resource for Storybook Style homeowners - 09/01/08 11:49 AM
I want to share with everyone an online group that I belong to.   It's called Storybookers, it's a website dedicated to the Storybook Style whimsical homes built in the 1920s and 1930s.
It started out as a fansite to the coffee table book "Storybook Style: Americas whimsical homes of the 1920s … (0 comments)

storybook: Volunteering at Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate - 08/08/08 12:31 PM
Well, I was thinking about what to blog about again today.  I was drawing a blank.....again.  Then it occurred to me that I am going to be doing some community service volunteering.
It's been a while since I've given a tour.  I am a docent - tour guide at the Dunsmuir Hellman … (3 comments)

storybook: Lealand Heights home by Derry Bros. for sale - 08/07/08 05:34 PM
I want to say that I want to find the buyers for the following Derry, Weaver & Derry homes.  I believe in "The Secret" and I want to put this out there that I would like to find these buyers. Built in the 1920s, The Cherry City tract features storybook Tudors … (2 comments)

storybook: Two Homes available on San Leandro's Superior Avenue. - 07/29/08 05:46 PM

Two homes in my neighborhood are for sale and I would like to be the selling agent.  These homes were built around 1927 by Derry, Weaver & Derry as part of the Cherry City Tract. 
These homes are part of "The Broadmoor Neighborhood Association" who's membership is voluntary, but highly … (0 comments)

storybook: I certainly would do things differently - 04/26/08 02:27 PM
There is a wonderful home a few doors down from me that has been on the market for a staggering 211 days.  The listing agent representing the owners had done practically nothing to get this home in-front of the public.
No flyer's in the box at the sign.  No Virtual tour. No … (0 comments)

storybook: The (S.E. Taylor Residence) Designed by W.R. Yelland has an accepted offer. - 03/18/08 04:57 PM
Well folks, I have mixed feelings about this.  The historic home designed by William Raymond Yelland located on Alma Place in Oakland went pending today.  I had been holding open houses to find buyers every Sunday from October until March.
Built in 1925 in the Lakeshore Highlands tract, the home sits high on … (1 comments)

storybook: Some fun storybook home floor plans by Mike - 12/10/07 08:37 PM
Let's have some fun.  Here are some floor plans that I did for the Storybook homeowners club.
I thought up the above little clinkerbrick cottage as an in-law residence.  It could also be a student residence.
The larger home pictured above based on some yelland designs.  The bedroom and bathrooms on the left … (0 comments)

storybook: What's with my Activerain/localism username: Historytours? - 12/10/07 02:03 PM
What's with my Activerain/localism username: Historytours?  Well, I am going to be putting my architectural history knowledge to good use by offering monthly guided tours. 
I have lots of experience giving tours. I have been a docent at Oakland's Dunsmuir Historic Estate for over 21 years now.
Storybook Homes Tour:  This tour is … (0 comments)

storybook: Off and Running - 12/01/07 04:40 PM
Okay,
Here goes my first blog entry on ActiveRain.
So I guess this is where I get to tell you about myself.... How boring is that.  I would rather talk about houses and Real Estate.
I am a huge fan of what has become known recently as "Storybook Style" homes.  This term came about … (0 comments)

 
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