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We are excited to announce our new listing at Broadway Grand in Downtown Oakland. The finishing touches are being made to the interior and will be ready to viewing soon. Stay tuned for more footage of this beautiful, luxury condo! Want to know more about this listing or other luxury condos in the area? Email me at ssabine@grubbco.com 

Ixia - floral design (2331.Market, San Francisco) Their designs are somewhere between architecture and sculpture. Each unique piece is inspired by and used materials  that come from the earth, including many unusual flowers, barks, branches, and mosses.

L'Ardoise French Bistro  (151 Noe St.San Francisco)  - the perfect place for a rainy night, holding hands with your loved one and sipping champagne. Chef Clement began his studies at age 15 in the French Alps with further studies in the Pyrenees, Bordeaux, and Paris. You will be delighted with the food, service and ambiance - the next best alternative to being in France. For more posts on the Bay Area  food  scene.

While on holiday in Limoges, France, I had the opportunity to learn some interesting details about buying a home in France... My french family's 3-story 18th Century home Newly constructed home in urban area One huge difference is that when you sell a house in France, you take everything inside the house that is not attached (including all the light fixtures). What remains are simply the electric cords hanging from the ceiling. The French believe that buyers have their own taste and style and therefore want to make their choices In all of the interior fixtures of the home . Prices of newly constructed homes are increasing. More people want the ease of everything new and not worrying if something breaks down in the home. You can also get better interest rates when you build or buy a newly built home. There are also those who really like the very old homes and chateaus, which of course are in need of a lot of restoration. The interest rates for purchasing these older

My French brother and I meet the village mayor of St.Yrieux-Sous-Aixe Watch other videos from my trip on  my YouTube channel .

Farmer's Market at Saint Junien Farmer's Market at Saint Junien - local honey Watch other videos from my trip on  my YouTube channel .

Château Rochechouart  Music in Rochechouart Watch other videos from my trip on  my YouTube channel .

History in Limoges, France - 12th Century Roman Church History in Limoges, France - Memorial History in Limoges, France - typical French house and barn Beauty in Limoges, France - 300 year old Oak tree Interview with my French sister, Monique Cabin Watch other videos from my trip on my YouTube channel .