The Voice of East Bay Living

Grand Fare Market on Grand Avenue in Oakland Oakland's latest gourmet compound – alfresco dining – a delicious variety of food stalls to please the most discriminating gourmet taste buds. Interested in learning more about the Grand Avenue neighborhood? Email me at ssabine@grubbco.com

Today's guest is my real estate partner, Judith Glass. Join us as we discuss her new residence in Cardinal Point, Alameda.  Want to know more about Cardinal Point and Alameda living? Email me at ssabine@grubbco.com

Many of us have followed the career of Mark Becker – architect and builder who has designed and built many wonderful homes in the East Bay. He actually has designed and built over 300 homes. He became well known after the Oakland fire when he replaced some of the homes that had been destroyed in the Upper Rockidge neighborhood of Oakland. He created mediterranean style homes with plaster walls, minimal trim and original details. Mark is now focusing just on designing homes - in the Upper Rockridge, off of Clarewood. His new project is called Emery Lane . The new community is made up of 8 homes. Some of the homes are single level. The multilevel homes in the community are structured with the possibility of adding elevators. The homes range from 2800 to 3200 ft.² with the average price point around $2 million dollars. The goal of Becker's project is to create beautiful homes with minimal upkeep . The concept is very popular with couples whose children are grown and want to sc...

Rockridge is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Oakland . Glass Sabine Team have sold over 50 homes in the Rockridge neighborhood! Recently, I attended the Rockridge Kitchen Tour. Here are a few snapshots from eight kitchen spaces on the self-guided tour. Interested in buying a home in the Rockridge neighborhood? Email me at ssabine@grubbco.com

We are excited to announce our new listing at Broadway Grand in Downtown Oakland. The finishing touches have been made to the interior and we're thrilled to be able to show this  beautiful, luxury condo! A walk through of the unit: an urban oasis... (the courtyard at the Broadway Grand) Want to know more about this listing or other luxury condos in the area? Email me at ssabine@grubbco.com 

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.