The Bi-Rite Effect

January 24, 2019

No Love For Safeway…

Muni Wins Something!

January 17, 2019

Muni gets the most mentions in San Francisco real estate marketing remarks. Is it the most popular transit around or…?

The Beef Isn’t Here: Vegetarian & Vegan in San Francisco

December 5, 2017

Whether you’re a full-time vegetarian or just like to dine at vegetarian restaurants sometimes, San Francisco has got you covered. There used to be a time when “vegetarian” made most people think of bean sprouts, salads, and tofu. Today, many restaurants offer incredible vegetarian options with plenty of innovative flavors.

Discovering the Hidden Gems of East Bay

September 10, 2017

San Francisco is the center of my universe, and apparently, life continues across the Bay Bridge. Lest we be accused of forgetting about the East Bay, here’s a post with a few things we’re told are awesome over there.  Berkeley and Oakland are apparently not the entire east bay, there’s much more to it! San […]

What’s Going on for 4th of July in San Francisco?

June 26, 2017

The 4th of July always brings plenty of events and fireworks to the Bay area. When you’re considering where to go to watch the fireworks and which events you want to attend, make sure you consider all the options. Here’s a look at some of the top events and fireworks displays throughout the San Francisco area for 2017.

Top 5 Speakeasies Found in San Francisco, CA

June 16, 2017

Heading out to a speakeasy in San Francisco for a cocktail might take you back to a simpler time. Even with Prohibition long gone, many residents love the idea of going to a “secret” bar. While these hidden San Francisco speakeasies may not be super secretive, they are still fun to enjoy. The history behind […]

Grandmother’s Jade

February 11, 2016

While the right home begins with beds, baths and parking spots it never ends there. At least, not at our brokerage.

Sidewalk: You Don’t Own It, But You Have To Maintain It

October 24, 2013

Your sidewalk, that is. In San Francisco, the city owns the sidewalks, but adjacent property owners are required to maintain them. So, if you step out front one morning and see white dots and/or stripes painted on your sidewalk, be aware that the city has tagged your sidewalk as needing repairs. You may wonder why […]

More than just a stairway to a park

January 13, 2011

We love our stairways in San Francisco. No, not the ones in our homes — the ones that show up on maps as streets and in some cases provide the only access to homes tucked into the hillside on which they are situated. We rate them on Yelp (Lyon Street steps, Filbert steps), we dedicate […]