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50 Cresta #4 San Rafael, CA 94903: Coming Soon for sale

50 Cresta #4 San Rafael, CA 94903: Coming Soon for sale

Hip, modern and sophisticated loft

Be prepared for wow factor with this meticulously maintained custom open living concept on 3 levels. Dramatic 30 foot ceilings with a wall of windows bring in beautiful light to an over 1700 sq-ft. living space. Enter through a hip patio to a bamboo floored great room featuring a chef's kitchen with granite counters, gas range, stainless appliances plus more to an open dining and living room with gas fireplace and a huge slider to the balcony.Custom features througout!

Continue upstairs on soft carpet to 2 master suites (top floor bedroom currently being used as a family room) with pristine limestone tiled baths and an office area. Additional benefits are a powder room on the main floor, front and back patios, full size washer & dry in laundry closet, 2 car secured garage parking...

3057 Lynde Street, Oakland - Just Listed

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Just listed: This adorable Oakland home, loved by the same owners for almost 40 years!

3057 Lynde Street is situated on a private corner lot with all the character you'd expect of a home built in 1922. This home feels much larger than its 1,120 square...

Daylights Savings - Ending November 1st!

NOVEMBER 1ST marks the end of this years daylight savings!

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Remember that hour of sleep you lost in the spring...Guess what? You are getting it back on Halloween night! Think of it as a gift of one extra hour to celebrate or if you're not usually awake after midnight you can enjoy it in the morning.

I have never been a fan of the time change. Changing the time? It seems pretty arrogant and useless and seems to just mess with people's rhythms and schedules.

According to this article on the History of Daylight Savings, the...

JUST SOLD! 24783 Townsend Avenue, Hayward

Congratulations to my awesome buyer who recently purchased his very first home in the Parkmead area of Hayward.  Conveniently located within minutes to the 880 Freeway and San Mateo Bridge, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home closed at $498,000.  

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COMING SOON! 2939 Otis Street, Berkeley

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with detached 1 bedroom/1 bath cottage is a commuter’s dream.Located on a quiet, tree lined street just steps from Ashby Bart makes getting to work, running daily errands or walking to nearby coffee shops a breeze.Features include original hardwood floors in living/dining rooms, updated kitchen, tankless water heater, private backyard with Gazebo and shed for additional storage.On market November 2015.For additional information, please contact Cathy Gamblin at (925) 699-2112 or cathy@eastbaymodern.com.

1077 West California in Mill Valley - SOLD

Marin or bust!  It wasn't hard for my buyers to leave Tomball, TX but it was hard to say good-by to their labor of love, a Frank Lloyd Wright home they had restored over the past several years.  When I first started working with John and Mike, they told me what they enjoy most is finding a home in need of love and transforming it, leaving it in better condition than they found it. In other words, adding value.  They extend this same philosophy to their older pets that they have adopted.

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We looked at many homes, mostly Eichlers in San Rafael, since the mid-century modern aesthetic is more their style.  However, they were drawn to living in Mill Valley so at the last minute, even...

Calling all golfers! Or any family that is in the market for that dream home in a very desirable location

Beautiful Home, Magnificent views, Outstanding floor plan…Master bedroom located on the main floor along with Living room, Dining room, Office, and alarge Gourmet Kitchen/Great Room. This home is located on a cul-de-sac in a gated community in the hills just above the Bay Club Stonetree golf course. Boasting nearly 5000 Square Feet with 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, solar, hot tub, and surround sound throughout the entire home. Luxury Lifestyle Living and very low maintenance…A Must See!!! ...