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The importance of doing underground storage tank (UST’s)
inspections for homes in San Mateo County
I had the “interesting” experience in 2005 (prior to my becoming a licensed agent) of learning first hand the process behind removing …
Here’s the latest update as provided by the City of Burlingame. If you have concerns about this project or if you just want to stay in the loop, get involved by attending community meetings in …
It’s taken some time but the San Francisco Association of Realtors is updating the S.F. district map!
Now, it won’t be all inclusive of the approximate 100+ names the locals have given (officially & unofficially) but it’s a start!
Great news! Recology will be the new service provider for garbage, recycling and compost pick up for San Mateo County residents. Under the current service, pick up of recyclables happens bi-monthly which means multiple bins fill up & sit at the side of our house. Residents also have to sort paper from metals/plastics and pick up of compostable food waste is not a provided service.
The Community Coalition on High Speed Rail (CC-HSR) will present an informational program on High Speed Rail and Eminent Domain. You’re invited! As many of you know, the California High Speed Rail Authority is proposing to build an elevated structure between San Jose and San Francisco along the present Caltrain corridor. If that proposal comes to pass (and it’s not a “done deal” yet, and CC-HSR and other groups are fighting it), the Authority will need to take property from private parties along portions of the corridor. Some takings will be permanent but others will be for construction purposes only. In either event, these takings will have a significant impact on Peninsula homes and businesses.
In May 2010, Retail Sales at non-store retailers — a category that includes Amazon and eBay — topped $29 billion, up 16 percent from May 2009. Clearly, Americans are doing an increasing amount of shopping online. But how well are we protecting our identities?
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I love, love, love my Mac!!! Check out my first video created via iMovie & pics uploaded from iPhoto. Super easy; still needs some tweaking. What do you think?
I sense a pet video is next …
Today was an amazingly beautiful, sunny, clear day after Friday’s big storm cleared through.
These dog kids were certainly happy as was I showing fabulous San Francisco real estate with crystal clear views of Marin County …
Does anyone know of a S.F. Bay Area lender hiring loan processors? A friend is looking for a new loan processor position.
He’s open to working in S.F., the Peninsula/San Mateo County & the East Bay, …
If you couldn’t tell by now, I love all things San Francisco especially historical S.F.!
Check out the footage below taken in 1905 on Market Street just before the big 1906 earthquake & fire. Cool footage …
Take a look at this video excerpt of a San Francisco sewer inspection from the TV show Dirty Jobs. Mike Rowe had to go down a second time to re-mortar the brick. I think they …
Here are a list of agencies offering help to quake victims in Haiti as provided by my fantastic company Zephyr Real Estate.
My company doesn’t make it any easier then this to get involved …
I attended an informative meeting a few Mondays (12/14/09) ago in Burlingame about the High Speed Rail (HSR) project. A big thank you to Ted who coordinated the meeting which drew about 40-50 neigbors. The …
San Francisco has for a long time had an overall great recycling and compost program which recently became mandatory in the city’s effort to further increase the recycling rate from 72% to 90%.
It wasn’t …
Yeah!!! Here is a cool new CrimeReports app for the iPhone which allows one to research crimes in particular neighborhoods.
One of the top questions I get from my buyer clients is how safe a neighborhood …
Reading through the latest issue of S.F. MarketTracker, I came across that the Albion Castle is on the market for $2,950,000! The Albion Castle website created by a former resident of the castle, has amazing …
I came across this in my internet meanderings today. A great way to give a gift to friends over the remaining days of December & support your local restaurants. Restaurant.com has committed up to $30 …
So there’s been a bit of brouhaha in my neck of the woods over a very popular new food truck serving Indian food. Curry Up Now is dishing out great eats! Read the YELP reviews.
I’m …
I’m very excited to at last be paying a visit to Heath Ceramics in Sausalito this weekend. Better yet, it’s their annual 20% off sale. I’ve been so drooling over their tile (my other favorite …
As of the latest Burlingame e-newsletter, there are exciting environmental changes underway! It has taken time, but it seems like green/eco-friendly construction & living are finally gaining momentum.
Now if Burlingame would implement recycling pick-up on …
Here is the latest “what are they thinking?” proposal from the ever creative city of San Francisco; a new proposal from S.F. Animal Control that would force property owners to accept pets in their rental …
Zephyr Real Estate has been a sponsor of this fundraiser for the last several years. Proceeds go to the AIDS Emergency Fund and Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. There are some great participating restaurants on the …
If you live on the Peninsula and want to stay in the loop on the High Speed Rail plans, there is an upcoming meeting in Burlingame.
The public is invited!
Fri., Nov. 20th, 8:45am to 10:15am
Burlingame City …
Perhaps you will have a nice, unexpected year end cash bump? Check out the State website below to see if they’re holding some long forgotten cash of yours.
The following excerpt as provided by the Small …
So I’m very behind in my TV watching as a result of not having cable for several years. Finally broke down a few months ago and signed up with Comcast. I caught this …
Here are a few step to take steps, provided by UCSF Medical Center, to reduce the risks of H1N1 flu infection:
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of …
San Francisco parents are likely aware of these proposed changes. Feel free to pass along any other details that you are aware of.
More details are below as per the San Francisco Unified School District’s website …
If you are a S.F. resident, visitor or business owner you may want to share your thoughts with the city. Details are below from an email sent by Carmen Chu as well as who to …
Details are below for an upcoming course in Burlingame. After all, it’s the 20th anniversary of the ’89 Loma Prieta quake and what better way to be prepared for any natural disaster then to brush …
I’ve recently learned that shell fish isn’t so bad for you after all. It seems that for years shellfish was getting a bad rap for increasing cholesterol levels. Turns out that there are actually components …