Down Size
That time inevitably comes…the kids are gone or getting older. The swing in the backyard needs new kids to play on it; the yard is a headache; you could bet money nobody gets in the pool more than five times per year (on a good year!) and you haven’t planted your garden in multiple seasons. Either some (or all) of the above or you’re just ready for a change. Having possibly not bought or sold property in ten or twenty years…you’re sure it’s not that hard but you’re not sure quite how to hit a home run getting through the transition. This section is for you.
Articles
Downsizing Is Really Just Smartsizing!
Many homeowners are in the empty nest stage. Kids have moved out of the family home and the space is more than you need or want to maintain. You’re thinking of downsizing, hoping to avoid expensive updates and renovations, or want to move in closer proximity to family. Any of this sound familiar? Read More...
Minimizing Downsizing Stress With A 12 Month Plan
Does it feel too overwhelming to know where to start? Break it down to a 12 MONTH PLAN and minimize the stress with lots of preparation and monthly goals. A step-by-step plan is key to an organized, proactive, stress-free transition...and minimal gray hairs! Read More...
The Smooth Seller Escrow You Want
It can be daunting keeping up with real estate!! It’s water-cooler talk and a headline grabbing topic...but, when faced with buying or selling personally it becomes much more real. If you’re thinking of selling your home but hesitating under a spell of inertia...how do you move forward? Read More...
Socializing with an Empty Nest
Where did the days of quickie breakfasts, packed lunches and random dinners between sports practices, dance classes and fast food go? While dreaming of only 4-5 loads of wash per week compared to 12-15, you are now at those smaller wash days and quiet meals and you may have some time to fill! Read More...
Lamorinda is Not Just For Families
My Idea of fun in Lamorinda: Great music (shameless plug for my concert series) and now a thriving foodie scene. Love the trail and the reservoir. Read More...
Dog Dayz
Lamorinda is a great place to be a dog. With spots for sniffing like the Lafayette Moraga Trail, Rancho Laguna Park and the Lafayette Reservoir, as well as the multitude of outdoor restaurants that allow pets on leash, there’s always plenty to keep the canines busy. Read More...
The Art Of Lamorinda
Lamorinda is a creative place. Whether you want to see it, buy it or make it, there are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the visual arts culture in our charming trio of towns. Don’t let the suburban vibe fool you - there is something interesting to be found with just a tiny bit of effort! Read More...
Music In Our Ears
I moved to Lafayette in 1996 from Maxwell Park in Oakland. Our son was about to enter kindergarten and we wanted great schools for him. A large part of how we chose our new community had to do with the schools, but more specifically, music in the schools. Read More...
The Golden Years in Lamorinda
Even after the kids have left the nest, Lamorinda is still a wonderful place to live. With a wide range of classes, clubs, and sports geared to seniors, there’s no lack of ways to stay busy, engaged and healthy. Should the time come for more support, many local organizations provide services to assist families in keeping their older members happy, safe and fulfilled. Read More...
Taking It Out Back
One of the reasons people choose to move to Lamorinda is for the spacious, garden friendly backyards. Whether you’ve got a quarter of an acre or ten acres, there’s plenty of room to create your own oasis and loads of nurseries and resources to help you make your outdoor dreams a reality. Read More...
Holistic Health
As most of us know by now, staying healthy requires a synergistic approach. Exercise alone is not enough, nor is eating the right foods. The effects of cortisol, the “stress hormone” can take a toll on the body, just as physical ailments may eventually take a psychological one and should be addressed. Read More...
Many homeowners are in the empty nest stage. Kids have moved out of the family home and the space is more than you need or want to maintain. You’re thinking of downsizing, hoping to avoid expensive updates and renovations, or want to move in closer proximity to family. Any of this sound familiar? Read More...
Minimizing Downsizing Stress With A 12 Month Plan
Does it feel too overwhelming to know where to start? Break it down to a 12 MONTH PLAN and minimize the stress with lots of preparation and monthly goals. A step-by-step plan is key to an organized, proactive, stress-free transition...and minimal gray hairs! Read More...
The Smooth Seller Escrow You Want
It can be daunting keeping up with real estate!! It’s water-cooler talk and a headline grabbing topic...but, when faced with buying or selling personally it becomes much more real. If you’re thinking of selling your home but hesitating under a spell of inertia...how do you move forward? Read More...
Socializing with an Empty Nest
Where did the days of quickie breakfasts, packed lunches and random dinners between sports practices, dance classes and fast food go? While dreaming of only 4-5 loads of wash per week compared to 12-15, you are now at those smaller wash days and quiet meals and you may have some time to fill! Read More...
Lamorinda is Not Just For Families
My Idea of fun in Lamorinda: Great music (shameless plug for my concert series) and now a thriving foodie scene. Love the trail and the reservoir. Read More...
Dog Dayz
Lamorinda is a great place to be a dog. With spots for sniffing like the Lafayette Moraga Trail, Rancho Laguna Park and the Lafayette Reservoir, as well as the multitude of outdoor restaurants that allow pets on leash, there’s always plenty to keep the canines busy. Read More...
The Art Of Lamorinda
Lamorinda is a creative place. Whether you want to see it, buy it or make it, there are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the visual arts culture in our charming trio of towns. Don’t let the suburban vibe fool you - there is something interesting to be found with just a tiny bit of effort! Read More...
Music In Our Ears
I moved to Lafayette in 1996 from Maxwell Park in Oakland. Our son was about to enter kindergarten and we wanted great schools for him. A large part of how we chose our new community had to do with the schools, but more specifically, music in the schools. Read More...
The Golden Years in Lamorinda
Even after the kids have left the nest, Lamorinda is still a wonderful place to live. With a wide range of classes, clubs, and sports geared to seniors, there’s no lack of ways to stay busy, engaged and healthy. Should the time come for more support, many local organizations provide services to assist families in keeping their older members happy, safe and fulfilled. Read More...
Taking It Out Back
One of the reasons people choose to move to Lamorinda is for the spacious, garden friendly backyards. Whether you’ve got a quarter of an acre or ten acres, there’s plenty of room to create your own oasis and loads of nurseries and resources to help you make your outdoor dreams a reality. Read More...
Holistic Health
As most of us know by now, staying healthy requires a synergistic approach. Exercise alone is not enough, nor is eating the right foods. The effects of cortisol, the “stress hormone” can take a toll on the body, just as physical ailments may eventually take a psychological one and should be addressed. Read More...