Talking about PMS…

You know some days are just bad. As women we have to juggle house, career, partner/spouse, children and pets. There never seems to be a stopping point of the things you have to do and throw into the barrell a bit of PMS…do I have to say more? My lovely little prince had quite a bit to say as I was filming him today. We were touring homes together and I thought I’d use my new flip camera. Read more

A hidden gem in Ross, CA ~ Phoenix Lake

Last weekend the public schools in Marin County had off for “ski week”. We didn’t ski we went hiking instead. The day stated by waking up early in the morning, a light breakfast and then we were out the door. My son and I drove north and decided to cruise through LarkspurNatalie Coffin Greene Park . We took Magnolia Ave to Kent Ave until we weaved our way to Lagunitas Ave in Ross eventually ending up at to do a leisurely hike around Phoenix Lake. Read more

Marin County: a road trip from Pt. Reyes to Bolinas, Stinson Beach to Mill Valley and back

The days here in Marin County have been absolutely fantastic. Perfect weather for taking a leisurely road trip while checking out various neighborhood. Our goal was to get lost, find an adventure and make our way to the beach for picnic. Read more

On the road to Nacasio…

I haven’t written in a long time. One day passes, a week folds into another and before you know it months have gone by. No apologies. I’m busy and life is full.  I was on the road to Nicasio the other day checking out a new project by Richard Margaulis on Los Robles Rd when I saw the truck in front of me and decided to take the pic. Read more

FSBO…

 

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In the trenches ~ June 2009…

I’ve been wanting new music for quite a while now. As much time as I spend in the car the 6 CDs that are in place have got to go. I love Annie Lennox so I thought I’d share her with you. If you click on the image you can go to Amazon and get a copy.

Graffiti and filth and warfare oh my…

Some of the homes that I’ve previewed today are simply disgusting and a damn shame. I walked into a house on 64th in Oakland and it was terrible. Graffiti on all the walls, windows broken into, drug paraphernalia thrown around, the smell of piss eminating from every corner…it’s these kinds of houses that I see in Oakland that have opportunity written all over them. Read more

Dear Diva…

 We have a complex situation. We need to talk to you to get your take on a  situation. Our realtor agrees because he says he has never had this scenario.

Briefly, the tenants at our rental have produced 2 lease agreements: one says the lease expires June 30, 2009 and the other says the lease expires July 31, 2009. I have the lease agreement that says June 30. The tenants are choosing the July 31 date because that better suits their schedule. Read more

Zack…

I had to put my dog down today. Zack was the first dog I ever owned. I got him from Mud Muppies at Pt Isabel 14 years ago when Mud Puppies was just a small trailer on the side of the road. Zack was found as a tiny puppy, eyes barely open, and so sweet smelling. Read more

Dear Diva…

Hey Diva, Not sure what I am supposed to do. I know that now is the perfect time to buy a home but unfortunately I can’t afford to buy a single family home and am only able to buy a condo but all of the places I’ve looked at have weight restrictions and there is no room on the complex to run free. What should I do? Get the condo and forgo the pups? Read more

Dear Diva…

Hi Diva,
How you holden’ down?
We met through a friend of ours.
I am curious about a listing in the North Oakland area of town. Do you think it will go for $199k or much higher?
Why are they selling it in an auction, so quickly?
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