tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91863908329270478752024-03-15T14:24:39.578-07:00The Voice of East Bay LivingRealtor Sheila Sabine specializes in the high end East Bay market since 2005. In this blog, Sheila shares not only her listings but also her unique take on the East Bay life, arts, culture, and happenings. Check in often for news about Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, and surrounding areas.The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.comBlogger606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-60929451263931826312024-03-15T14:24:00.000-07:002024-03-15T14:24:02.406-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_G7qZI4pSriG3iDYyflqyIgeQ_pCFvaPGbDp0Sbc853zR1Ue06tLbZ5-FUX3poOrLDT66OGzuz9XtEoLLjtYEghXwUZzYlEvCaj8mp2sjLwCT3julv0niBGZPskEutLSlCVnPGHsLKFc8UR9Ba1NKm3L9sXkLhUSmoNPn25Emo0p1PQ2FZsXufx4oQmm/s1936/broadway%20grand.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_G7qZI4pSriG3iDYyflqyIgeQ_pCFvaPGbDp0Sbc853zR1Ue06tLbZ5-FUX3poOrLDT66OGzuz9XtEoLLjtYEghXwUZzYlEvCaj8mp2sjLwCT3julv0niBGZPskEutLSlCVnPGHsLKFc8UR9Ba1NKm3L9sXkLhUSmoNPn25Emo0p1PQ2FZsXufx4oQmm/s320/broadway%20grand.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Welcome home to your urban retreat at 438 W.Grand #406-elegant living--tastefully updated-2,133 sq. ft. floor to ceiling windows,3 bedrooms,3 baths, gourmet kitchen and so much more-why not choose extraordinary?<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-74329206029312995882024-02-27T15:48:00.000-08:002024-02-27T15:54:31.629-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLt1aB3wRUWigJg1k2mnmntx4efajZfyO2vsjWAEZ5pHOwcUxaQ9rU7PCL_kH8Ixxy3rCwOfRBOVi-DX8N5k95s8KDoSH7uvoHLPSICUkBE4ATvC17nWVu747NRUqxKKy_vglrIF6WL7G1Lrmhz48k3Is5jVQUoE4eFcr6r2TO3ECMxL4P6c5CVdEpP1EP/s1936/IMG_0531.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLt1aB3wRUWigJg1k2mnmntx4efajZfyO2vsjWAEZ5pHOwcUxaQ9rU7PCL_kH8Ixxy3rCwOfRBOVi-DX8N5k95s8KDoSH7uvoHLPSICUkBE4ATvC17nWVu747NRUqxKKy_vglrIF6WL7G1Lrmhz48k3Is5jVQUoE4eFcr6r2TO3ECMxL4P6c5CVdEpP1EP/s320/IMG_0531.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Want to see the latest movie on the big screen and relax in lounge chairs?? Check out the Alameda Theater Complex-beautiful art deco style built in 1936 -<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-5225357715884221612024-02-27T15:36:00.000-08:002024-02-27T15:36:23.974-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-yPocYWn_f0hr-QpBNxIByGcbU_4Z2bmNBCF28TlI_rVFLZxKkjGgVuzm6l8nX6jPSeOWo1f1q7M8MLsAryrL0oolvkLVG983lOobWLb_SXJ2_l3Ardv87WpQVkr1D96Mj-f5sJN7Db2xFV4qbLQKxywa0cgs0JNdo6aTHYj8Zx-rzA5v-_j_XINLsvY/s1936/Stitch_export.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-yPocYWn_f0hr-QpBNxIByGcbU_4Z2bmNBCF28TlI_rVFLZxKkjGgVuzm6l8nX6jPSeOWo1f1q7M8MLsAryrL0oolvkLVG983lOobWLb_SXJ2_l3Ardv87WpQVkr1D96Mj-f5sJN7Db2xFV4qbLQKxywa0cgs0JNdo6aTHYj8Zx-rzA5v-_j_XINLsvY/s320/Stitch_export.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> The early spring market of 2024 is sizzling. This fabulous townhouse at #6 Starview sold in 1 day-all cash-significanlty over the asking price!<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-4411517599263850192024-02-27T14:50:00.000-08:002024-02-27T14:50:48.810-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes7OqeaB3L3vQdLoBaq0i8SvOL0aWdS4SuPvBq6f8XzAcLnRPJjAgN6zZ3sX8_WyNycgf0RLtSWOjvgMtUyVZoYtPYJJPclaDNz2zYytAXwjDNVg52ZLuKSUMkGv2e9UkyqjDWU5VFWqL3UnY_KJAo4bv6Z2g9l258dhQnNtQIJkzuFg_omrjinApz81_/s4030/IMG_9550%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2942" data-original-width="4030" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes7OqeaB3L3vQdLoBaq0i8SvOL0aWdS4SuPvBq6f8XzAcLnRPJjAgN6zZ3sX8_WyNycgf0RLtSWOjvgMtUyVZoYtPYJJPclaDNz2zYytAXwjDNVg52ZLuKSUMkGv2e9UkyqjDWU5VFWqL3UnY_KJAo4bv6Z2g9l258dhQnNtQIJkzuFg_omrjinApz81_/s320/IMG_9550%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I am so pleased to have recently sold this elegant Julia Morgan home at 2814 Derby St. in Berkeley.<p></p><p>Quality home, quality sellers, quality buyers... It's all good</p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-82052570165814296942024-02-27T14:31:00.000-08:002024-02-27T14:35:35.872-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxMzNEdEONpKc9As6ibUC_2oG78LIww8pHDmp915b5VSC1slHXkrtg1jkVlcdasxCeL9FhpiilDaZYI4cjqQw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> Are you looking for a treasure? Check out the White Elephant Sale for everything in the entire world. <p></p><div>All proceeds go to the Oakland Museum. </div>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-89148910567553602862024-02-26T16:06:00.000-08:002024-02-26T16:06:19.352-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw1ANehQ0cBP_ujGLFk11JAdtaFLsJRWInwHWXpQuWXl7Syv8TZ91vwDIygVEpt7Ug5AApUBJIKmVMJZjTx_w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> Amazing penthouse at 222 Broadway -one of its former owners was the one and only Steph Curry.<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-4329486655066261252023-08-22T16:21:00.000-07:002023-08-22T16:21:15.562-07:00<p> Design Pick of the week at 2933 Benvenue-gracious Elmwood craftsman with creative use of attic space </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyzt_RmKzhm2GNPk7hl_qCnxZhm7Q67_zoyqPVTV3kWxKRF8CAaaRlAKoilp2mMXNcV0CqCk49cq2de0bmNsg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-28245763834268602162023-06-23T17:01:00.001-07:002023-06-23T17:01:39.084-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JO-Rk5Sm3YXrlMNEcR0Y3pGz7m86JJLdogxzxjPWLTnNFs5_nki5lVcSIucMOJmLpoIDKpITkTonZdVAt15zGU3PvoMHIv1Xv6vMemjzYEpls1O46G9rviJwY6qIuONZWdZ3oXvTslUzj_JvENQzOFPfc6p31-TSfcmCkSA24oZKXjWHSV6yy-WV335o/s640/fixer%202.msg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JO-Rk5Sm3YXrlMNEcR0Y3pGz7m86JJLdogxzxjPWLTnNFs5_nki5lVcSIucMOJmLpoIDKpITkTonZdVAt15zGU3PvoMHIv1Xv6vMemjzYEpls1O46G9rviJwY6qIuONZWdZ3oXvTslUzj_JvENQzOFPfc6p31-TSfcmCkSA24oZKXjWHSV6yy-WV335o/s320/fixer%202.msg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> It's all about fixers- This week a Rockridge home on Colby needing alot of TLC was listed for $399,000,recieved 51 offers and is Pending for above $1,300,000-A good example of not all homes have to be in perfect condition. <p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-5034982475879286272023-06-14T16:04:00.004-07:002023-06-14T16:04:41.493-07:00<p> My house pick of the week-</p><p>235 Duncan Way in Montclair -you will be greeted by lush greenery and the sound of a babbling creek with this romantic 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home listed for $1,495,000 -currently Pending!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzi0SuvKSTdNnJImkm-ApbavRydLyu-iT6i3azKs8AJs6uMb9kszqjk377K56bUnu5cqOnkQMrgHaqJ2xk5BA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> 2 bedroom,2.5 bath home -listed for $1,495,000<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-18656273118952097352023-06-14T15:56:00.000-07:002023-06-14T15:56:20.520-07:00<p> So what is the sales price of a fixer in the Oakland hills? </p><p>List price $1,390,000==Sales price $1,850,000 -it is lacking a few items like all the sheetrock and much more...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzKKYd6Gwu7LfDq5MbhVa_sCtNRHk6HQEeyr3av0Irec-2sLEmIZbr-ylm2dP7D4kH8hgUF-PyrG8YGeOmaig' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-24671329242257786782023-05-24T19:15:00.000-07:002023-05-24T19:15:21.661-07:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKDKUpl_KZHsJKsj_h1u-mHFkPzY5t-OcICzHJydNrhYo8j7NTxM5HCW1j1ILZeW09nU91M-IpHl7yj1ocB2uS7CvfvLNi9gVrDDfuoVdDsIzz--wFKcVphYawvPHqi2CPjlu93gG9QfVvKEVza2Cuzp_JJ1ujETFhr_JNbaxS0dvzwjpvdkZcXDmGQ/s4032/IMG_6886.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKDKUpl_KZHsJKsj_h1u-mHFkPzY5t-OcICzHJydNrhYo8j7NTxM5HCW1j1ILZeW09nU91M-IpHl7yj1ocB2uS7CvfvLNi9gVrDDfuoVdDsIzz--wFKcVphYawvPHqi2CPjlu93gG9QfVvKEVza2Cuzp_JJ1ujETFhr_JNbaxS0dvzwjpvdkZcXDmGQ/s320/IMG_6886.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Welcome to Manhattan Living in the East Bay-492 Staten #802-valet parking, 24 hour doorman, lake views, all level --spacious and comfortable.... you deserve to be pampered!!<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-4505486386185140342023-05-19T14:58:00.002-07:002023-05-19T14:58:56.632-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSaIcJVpoftMI8f7pZCKvA0rxbKTOC_erJZ8G9x9pM0HPYLPu0gflIz6ujyXGYQ-B7nGs1T-NeqPE0-pf0CrmEIKuXKbz-w-1CooOUrN3A4RTzGRbRMR4fJ3S7OlC0q9K4RItRdvaGW62lr4YPm75QyATuUVrJWHl7bJevpm764jgW-L7ZUpDwKACFg/s1936/IMG_6830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSaIcJVpoftMI8f7pZCKvA0rxbKTOC_erJZ8G9x9pM0HPYLPu0gflIz6ujyXGYQ-B7nGs1T-NeqPE0-pf0CrmEIKuXKbz-w-1CooOUrN3A4RTzGRbRMR4fJ3S7OlC0q9K4RItRdvaGW62lr4YPm75QyATuUVrJWHl7bJevpm764jgW-L7ZUpDwKACFg/s320/IMG_6830.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Design Tip of the Week : Check out the double steps leading to this glamorous jacuzzi tub. Visit the very elegant 2970 Avalon in the Claremont neighborhood of Berkeley. 6 bedrooms, 5 baths-rated for $4,900,000.<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-13019495968289986902023-05-19T14:53:00.001-07:002023-05-19T14:53:40.400-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5pNr2xlhIolxilI0yOhRX1BjA1voQYBOZVIGHILC9nVzskvU1AAuhv4Z1O62Lz9k2WVz_f8pXvoBs6hHco9zrqCTn_FMrG1UjcbyDndCpUAR3kaCCX0wQtDOtx7iDzoXNq1Jh33d0gjlcKCelJ1ry6hlWmG8tUEseJbST4JKmTOD90szH_MbnpYFTg/s1936/IMG_6832.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5pNr2xlhIolxilI0yOhRX1BjA1voQYBOZVIGHILC9nVzskvU1AAuhv4Z1O62Lz9k2WVz_f8pXvoBs6hHco9zrqCTn_FMrG1UjcbyDndCpUAR3kaCCX0wQtDOtx7iDzoXNq1Jh33d0gjlcKCelJ1ry6hlWmG8tUEseJbST4JKmTOD90szH_MbnpYFTg/s320/IMG_6832.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Staging with Plants:With a background in art and design, I consider it part of my role to bring my clients'spaces to life. It's amazing what a touch of greenery can do.My local go-to spot is ACE Garden Center on Grand Avenue!Check out their plants that will bring personality into your space!<p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-34699150716462680982023-04-27T14:16:00.007-07:002023-04-27T14:16:52.535-07:00House Pick of the Week - Norfolk Road<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-hgjljf5oSQvFW2XxeUcQikPGO8VdSRNJIwC7r7UNEvOD0Rzr8wOL47l0ijGHwtESxTW1CnfKCaIKSi5HKl7Eccegk3K9J5FXKZ7ziHCUO0uV6RU5QE_hoLjZ-9U3Mr3JyNQJT_tLst217y7sWhyOIEzTYmPq51HNbRjEztL6u8dBJ2XYI8gSvXHqw/s1080/343744420_1414274359341332_3466014250759061217_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-hgjljf5oSQvFW2XxeUcQikPGO8VdSRNJIwC7r7UNEvOD0Rzr8wOL47l0ijGHwtESxTW1CnfKCaIKSi5HKl7Eccegk3K9J5FXKZ7ziHCUO0uV6RU5QE_hoLjZ-9U3Mr3JyNQJT_tLst217y7sWhyOIEzTYmPq51HNbRjEztL6u8dBJ2XYI8gSvXHqw/w458-h458/343744420_1414274359341332_3466014250759061217_n.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">House Pick of the Week - It's all about angles! 7150 Norfolk Road. This contemporary Claremont Hills home designed by Jack Robbins was on the front cover of the San Francisco Chronicle. It’s dramatic angles, spacious floor plan and peaceful location create a highly desirable residence. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>The list price is $2,095,000 and it is open this Sunday!</i></span></span></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-2044245249670447912023-04-27T14:13:00.000-07:002023-04-27T14:13:07.290-07:00House on Wheels <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCsUkfcwbTfqUgsN0c9ebl6LYu4JHbL1noUZVzHG-L5VoOsMELWvmKRwk5J9N0ps_DAck1T6hqsBBBULuNVcQHe19-vIH4cs3Yekcx6kC4BwtdrlYFQEmnUBr0HtEb-01cPTubnO8fnN6APKIaDC7l5P2cifHyCpJD9uxQlVHopNPhk4LnmcvI0D02A/s1080/343316668_607521064396867_8571192601239655083_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCsUkfcwbTfqUgsN0c9ebl6LYu4JHbL1noUZVzHG-L5VoOsMELWvmKRwk5J9N0ps_DAck1T6hqsBBBULuNVcQHe19-vIH4cs3Yekcx6kC4BwtdrlYFQEmnUBr0HtEb-01cPTubnO8fnN6APKIaDC7l5P2cifHyCpJD9uxQlVHopNPhk4LnmcvI0D02A/w425-h425/343316668_607521064396867_8571192601239655083_n.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><p></p><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just for Fun! Air stream in backyard being sold with the house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">3632 Lola Vista in Oakland. Pending with 9 offers for over $950,000.</div></div><p><br /></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-83567965073832409732023-04-27T14:07:00.002-07:002023-04-27T14:07:28.849-07:00Restaurant Pick - Left Bank!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgn4RPqarcIcrqjR0sR-ZLVKL9Y6Yiz3mmm0EXlhv2kwaTBzFte2U-PHh4m0sY-_pfMnnI7JwIU8VkCThB7B1DypbAnwMeAHRoO4JMnua7eQKlBEv9Ki5YfZLhTVOm2lATAB7JJIYHkYBATWM81glmZObET0jcYpkRKNmmh-PRBlOLjLa2xvjSdm3_w/s1080/343138813_1307057833180461_614393075629217636_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgn4RPqarcIcrqjR0sR-ZLVKL9Y6Yiz3mmm0EXlhv2kwaTBzFte2U-PHh4m0sY-_pfMnnI7JwIU8VkCThB7B1DypbAnwMeAHRoO4JMnua7eQKlBEv9Ki5YfZLhTVOm2lATAB7JJIYHkYBATWM81glmZObET0jcYpkRKNmmh-PRBlOLjLa2xvjSdm3_w/w441-h441/343138813_1307057833180461_614393075629217636_n.jpg" width="441" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Restaurant Pick of the Week </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;">Left Bank Brasserie at 55 Webster St. in Jack London Square.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> This authentic fine dining French restaurant with an elegant interior and tantalizing outdoor area is a real plus for the Oakland Waterfront. Try the escargots, duck confit, trout almondine, niçoise salad or the multitude of other French delicacies - you will be delighted - it is a real oo-la-la.</span></span></div><br /><p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-70771449251169334822023-04-06T14:13:00.004-07:002023-04-06T14:13:30.653-07:00Cuisine by Will!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="332" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ezx0rMM86l0" width="400" youtube-src-id="Ezx0rMM86l0"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: center;"> My favorite grab and go dining Cuisine by Will. </p><p>Order online and pick-up Chez the chefs Wilfried is a skilled chef from Toulouse who cooks with aplomb.He creates fantastic sous vide dishes at his Laurel neighborhood residence. Bon Appétit !</p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-70389178500261381842023-04-06T14:04:00.003-07:002023-04-06T14:04:17.430-07:00Restaurant pick of the week ~ Bellanico!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRioVdV6EBGlnlKmB5LR4DPd_69FIByxTLI4KLLJGHFRVpFoyrmGKGL2mAFjRk2Z1zFuSYeHSm2KVUm68fsaqV5xDVa7dRBNw-chTG6zYL-jhnHPnuEKxOdwmDsMIbOHyt4CoXWlp92TCEQiAtGMX9elwVW9mqev-Zb7J8lxDNFtPPWWafnZ-E2yWdQ/s968/IMG_6349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="968" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRioVdV6EBGlnlKmB5LR4DPd_69FIByxTLI4KLLJGHFRVpFoyrmGKGL2mAFjRk2Z1zFuSYeHSm2KVUm68fsaqV5xDVa7dRBNw-chTG6zYL-jhnHPnuEKxOdwmDsMIbOHyt4CoXWlp92TCEQiAtGMX9elwVW9mqev-Zb7J8lxDNFtPPWWafnZ-E2yWdQ/w429-h429/IMG_6349.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Restaurant pick of the week: <b>Bellanico</b> 4238 Park Blvd. Glenview neighborhood of Oakland. This hidden gem has a surprisingly creative and extensive menu. House-made pastas, tasting menus, and wine flights are offered at this smart Italian trattoria. </span></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Have a wonderful dining experience close to Montclair village.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-71806582606007781822023-04-06T13:58:00.003-07:002023-04-06T13:58:40.246-07:00Design pick of the week!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOrWrM2bmk1UgqtWfZsTk30qp4U6yuDjopaWc4AKaE4wbGtjFMhr_L7fIOLVxNL8nkuUHLgxx6syDeIpLcF6TUpsClkIOWLonT9pzabLJzU1OaY6BZ5EViiBqajh9nvX7EX_9VD7UsDGN5vFUS_eUPfBU7ag5TVvWqsBsS8fnexZ0HLlhJxAhLI4SNw/s968/IMG_6350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="968" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOrWrM2bmk1UgqtWfZsTk30qp4U6yuDjopaWc4AKaE4wbGtjFMhr_L7fIOLVxNL8nkuUHLgxx6syDeIpLcF6TUpsClkIOWLonT9pzabLJzU1OaY6BZ5EViiBqajh9nvX7EX_9VD7UsDGN5vFUS_eUPfBU7ag5TVvWqsBsS8fnexZ0HLlhJxAhLI4SNw/w479-h479/IMG_6350.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Design Pick of the Week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about a fresh pop of pink? Just in time for spring...</div><br /> <p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-57876269579965511462023-04-06T13:56:00.005-07:002023-04-06T13:56:58.478-07:00Condo pick of the week!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZzFNUpoeVH01jMZ8qum-p_DvHhnKfkzpFllkJSg44ATic0zqwPpbIM9TbCujW4U54242rZFLV5zgbK5MXCD5B7f8GevzRsHpTvFfyzxCNvKQqSHUOHneFYqPLqup92IJQqmz581C0ZBJuSQ8Y87Y72nutGJfIdcuq2Vpr_WD_Xe27hSFCC3QleZvKA/s968/IMG_6351.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="968" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZzFNUpoeVH01jMZ8qum-p_DvHhnKfkzpFllkJSg44ATic0zqwPpbIM9TbCujW4U54242rZFLV5zgbK5MXCD5B7f8GevzRsHpTvFfyzxCNvKQqSHUOHneFYqPLqup92IJQqmz581C0ZBJuSQ8Y87Y72nutGJfIdcuq2Vpr_WD_Xe27hSFCC3QleZvKA/w438-h438/IMG_6351.heic" width="438" /></a></div><p></p><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Condo Pick of the Week</span></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">International Lofts located at 1501 37th St. in Oakland offers sophisticated living in a gated community. This 2005 loft conversion is deeply rooted in its 1927 warehouse beginnings. This wonderful loft has soaring ceilings, exposed brick and is a very dramatic setting for urban living.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">Liste by the talented Derik Landry this 2 bedroom 2 bath sold over asking price in 7 days.</div></div><p><br /></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-19870785793020351432023-03-23T14:20:00.001-07:002023-03-23T14:20:01.935-07:00House pick of the week - 284 the Uplands. <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9I3T1XDBqFyr5H83YBDD3FmK6UDUAynEJA-9LDBVlcze6hRlfyrUm2NgoxzD5MHt3tjh17TaeYl57fDLImcU_19ri_uPyppkw-4bnxPxP_PjLCF8a9Ns6oIhIu-DAckgQJzMBrlm4GXXxlyeyX_SWCHEDjkC0H8EDkYq3qYBN1NruHyEdW76cKMPEg/s968/266F79AE-DA84-43C8-8BC4-57BA11693815.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="968" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9I3T1XDBqFyr5H83YBDD3FmK6UDUAynEJA-9LDBVlcze6hRlfyrUm2NgoxzD5MHt3tjh17TaeYl57fDLImcU_19ri_uPyppkw-4bnxPxP_PjLCF8a9Ns6oIhIu-DAckgQJzMBrlm4GXXxlyeyX_SWCHEDjkC0H8EDkYq3qYBN1NruHyEdW76cKMPEg/s320/266F79AE-DA84-43C8-8BC4-57BA11693815.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">House pick of the week - 284 the Uplands. </div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great example of a restored estate in the Claremont neighborhood. It highlights, space, details and sophistication. It has 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths including a separate guest cottage and apartment. The sprawling gardens are full of blooming trees, artistic accents and plants.</div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">List price is $5,125,000</div><div dir="auto" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">Open this Sunday.</div></div><p><br /></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-25640181828634907462023-03-23T14:19:00.000-07:002023-03-23T14:19:01.983-07:00MICHELIN Restaurant Pick of the week - Atelier Crenn<p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R7lvlsPdQ2Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="R7lvlsPdQ2Y"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">MICHELIN Restaurant Pick of the week -<b> Atelier Crenn </b>- established by Dominique Crenn in 2011. Located at 3127 Filmore in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span>Dominique is the only female chef in the United States to receive a 3 star Michelin award.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The four hour twelve course dinner is truly a personal tour of a culinary museum at your own private table .The menu is a wonderful balance of artistry, technical ability and taste with the creative combination of beauty and elegance. The staff creates a most welcoming atmosphere in the relaxed environment. They are your guides, skillfully describing each dish and ingredients. . They take you on a private tour of the main kitchen and the pastry kitchen. The last stop is Bar Crenn ,reflecting the sensory ambiance of a French wine bar. Here you casually taste 6 different desserts and receive a gift of chocolates.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Dominique Crenn has been on CBS,Chef’s Table, and has numerous YouTube Videos.<br />Please check them out - they are very inspiring. Bon Appétit!!</div><p></p>
<div><br /></div>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-27680943744645382972023-03-23T14:10:00.001-07:002023-03-23T14:10:10.804-07:00Lake Temescal - Catch of the Week!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fq3e_Mfs6HE" width="320" youtube-src-id="fq3e_Mfs6HE"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Out & About Pick of the week - Lake Temescal - Enjoy the walking paths, peaceful lake and the birds. The lake is stocked weekly and allows fishing. There are lots of catch if the pelicans don’t get there first.</span></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-25145678548784534582023-03-02T15:53:00.001-08:002023-03-02T15:53:51.432-08:00A Taste of Spring <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsN-O_PGhj7vxXe6aPEI9VtV9RT9WXbnJImqfe2VC_1DpEVavQIb4d9oKljlAJdnq7KBVr3KOxDmML9T24HmKv5Vya4Akb6LgsykdpsXBBJOSk6GX6m6-_GSGFmRqP4HG41b6bVBl7P7vkypBEvITStw3ZDM6SLZMKM29Ed9OT-e-zhZfwkShqkkz-5g/s968/cherry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="968" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsN-O_PGhj7vxXe6aPEI9VtV9RT9WXbnJImqfe2VC_1DpEVavQIb4d9oKljlAJdnq7KBVr3KOxDmML9T24HmKv5Vya4Akb6LgsykdpsXBBJOSk6GX6m6-_GSGFmRqP4HG41b6bVBl7P7vkypBEvITStw3ZDM6SLZMKM29Ed9OT-e-zhZfwkShqkkz-5g/w397-h397/cherry.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">A taste of spring - for a quick infusion of spring stop by the Japanese Tea house in Piedmont located at 711 Highland Ave. This hidden gem was built in 1907 and was a replica of the late 15th century Silver Pavilion in Kyoto. It is surrounded by majestic redwoods and a variety of spring blossoms. Yes, you can take a few minutes to pause and soak in some natural beauty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186390832927047875.post-44589243467514598312023-03-02T15:34:00.003-08:002023-03-02T15:34:54.195-08:00Yarrow Nursery - Local Business Highlight!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NcwGLJDLhsw" width="320" youtube-src-id="NcwGLJDLhsw"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>The Voice of East Bay Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966454522223719913noreply@blogger.com0