The Voice of East Bay Living

I stumbled upon this floor to ceiling mirror in the hallway of the Bellevue Staten -the magnificent Art Deco building by Lake Merritt. Mirrors can: -Maximize the space of the room -Add light and depth -Reflect interesting objects in other parts of the space Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com

Here is the latest scoop on the luxury market in the bay area... What does the term luxury really mean? It is not about money. The new definition is about freedom and being off the grid. People are tired of being tethered to their phones and computers. Luxury means more authenticity, not arrogance and status. They are interested in quality of life and wellness. They also want to enhance relationships with their families. They are less interested in driving Bentleys and SUVs and are more interested in attending events, like Burning Man. What are the home trends? Staging is very important to the millennials as they are a graphic generation with first impressions being very important. They want to feel a unique and personal experience in the home. They like to hear stories about the house that are heartfelt and personal. Social media including Facebook Instagram are becoming more and more popular as the primary form of communication. What do Buyers want? Buyers w...