I am thrilled to report that, 4 years after its introduction, the plan to open a Whole Foods near University Village is making progress. This is great news considering the Oct. 2011 meeting was pretty intense and compromises could not be made. The project will also include a senior housing complex and a public art [...]
Tour Wooden Window and Learn about Window Restoration and Replacement and the Green Movement The Oakland Heritage Alliance is offering people a unique opportunity to learn all about wooden windows -their care, restoration and construction – on Thursday March 12th. Please join us when Bill Essert, president and CEO of Wooden Window, will offer a [...]
I normally love Whole Foods. I don’t think I have ever had anything bad to say about them. Generally they stand for community, free trade, and quality items. But when I read an article last week that said they would be kicking out Ashby Florist, their life-long tenant of 50+ years, I was outraged. And [...]
This morning the crew from Federal Oakland Associates did a presentation about the future of the Oakland Army Base which is located at the southwest corner of the Bay Bridge and the 880/80 freeway intersection. While it isn’t yet approved, these guys have some grand plans for the “Grand Gateway.” Should the City of Oakland [...]
Broker’s Tour today didn’t produce much. Inventory is down, WAY down. Perhaps people are wanting a place to live to cook their turkey’s. I don’t blame them! But I did see something worth mentioning: 2705 Mathews in West Berkeley. This 1 bedroom Craftsman bungalow is located on a wonderful tree-lined street in Berkeley’s Left Bank. [...]
A minute in the life of Berkeley Real Estate Agent and Business Coach, Krista Miller. Hold on tight and check back often! The real estate market in the East Bay is movin’ and shakin’ and will surely keep you on your toes…