01 / The Journal

Field notes.

Honest, useful writing from someone who’s spent sixteen years helping families move through California real estate.

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Featured · Market Updates

East Bay Market Report: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect This Summer

Inventory is climbing, rates are easing, and the pace of deals is shifting. Here's what the latest East Bay data means for your move.

July 8, 2025 · 6 min read

02 / Recent Entries

Buyer Tips

From pre-approval to keys in hand, these are the seven steps I walk every first-time buyer through before we ever tour a home.

June 22, 2025 · 5 min

Seller Tips

Overpricing costs sellers weeks and thousands. Here's the data-driven approach I use to land offers over list price.

June 4, 2025 · 7 min

Local Guides

From Lafayette to Moraga to Orinda, a candid look at Lamorinda's most-loved pockets and which fits your lifestyle best.

May 18, 2025 · 8 min

Seller Tips

Not every staging dollar is created equal. These are the upgrades that consistently drive higher offers.

May 2, 2025 · 6 min

Seller Tips

A step-by-step walkthrough of the probate sale process, timelines, and how to reduce stress for the whole family.

April 14, 2025 · 9 min

Local Guides

Coffee spots, ridgeline hikes, and the hidden viewpoints locals actually go to. My favorite weekend loop.

March 30, 2025 · 5 min