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NOBE- One of the hottest real estate markets in the East Bay, stands for North Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville -and coveted by hipsters and families for its central location,. Diversity and walkability. I just sold 1081 66th Street, 2 bedroom, one bath fixer -my. third sale in this great transition neighborhood. There were 13 offers - I represented the buyers : list price $500,000, sale price $669,000. Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com for more information.

This week its all about yellow front doors, yellow accents, orange pillows and patterned wall paper. Get creative at home and transform your world.

Chosen as one on the top ten restaurants in the East Bay, this delightful restaurant’s goal is to share the passion and the inspiration of ancient ancient traditions of Peruvian cuisine. Conveniently located across the street from the Rockridge Library, get your books and then have a meal - it is worth it! http://pucquio.com/

My favorite holiday=Valentine’s Day Every year I make special valentines for my most favorite people. I use heart cookie cutters, make heart molds with cut out potatoes and stamp layers of hearts on top of each other. Try it-fun for the entire family.

199 Lafayette (Piedmont) Really stunning Piedmont home with glamorous swimming pool and cabana. Listed for $3,300,000, this stately Colonial is being superbly presented by the one and only. Steve Michaelides of the Grubb Company-really one of a kind Piedmont home 5715 Oak Grove (Oakland) After shopping at Trader Joe’s on College Ave., just walk across the street and visit this large craftsman home with spacious back yard—listed for $1,295,000-open this Saturday and Sunday—we are betting on how the price will go. Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com for more information.

Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails- one of top ten restaurants in the East Bay picked by Open table 2017 Tucked away in the South Shore Mall of Alameda, this Italian restaurant is like stepping into a fine dining restaurant of New York City - Awesome food and friendly waiters, this place is worth knowing about...

3322 Cook Lane is a tantalizing townhouse in the cove ted Islandia complex with swimming pool, tennis courts, and grounds. This is such a great deal 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with private gardens and two car garage-bring your paint brush-needs some TLC-open this Sunday -price is $599,000.