Discover Roaring Camp Railroad in Santa Cruz
Are you looking for a hidden gem to explore? Look no further than Roaring Camp Railroad in Felton! Step back in time and discover the…
Category: Lifestyle
Let’s face it: one key reason that real estate is so expensive in the greater Bay Area is because of the lifestyle people enjoy when living here. There is so much to see and do in the region – beaches, redwood forests, haute cuisine, art, culture, music, sports, entertainment, mountain biking, shopping, skiing, wine tasting – there is no end of top-notch places to explore so you can live your best life in the Bay Area.
Yardzen and the Art of Affordable Landscape Design
I read an interesting statistic the other day: great landscaping can increase your home's value by 15-20%.Of course, I read it on the website of…
Happy Lunar New Year Bay Area – the Year of the Ox!
Welcome to the year of the Metal Ox! Last year was the year of the Rat, and we all know how that turned out. But…
Jerry Brown and the California Governor’s Mansion
California Governor's MansionA month or so ago, I went to Sacramento for the California Association of Realtors Legislative Day. I had been hearing about "Leg…
Capitola Begonia Festival 2008
It's a three-day affair, with the highlight of the fist day being the Sand Castle Competition. Naturally, the sand castle that first caught my eye…
Best Ski Resorts near Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is famous for its tech giants, innovative startups, and entrepreneurial spirit. But beyond the digital realm, it's also close to some of the…
The RH Building in San Francisco’s Dogpatch
The historic Bethlehem Steel Building in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood (on 20th Street at Pier 70) has recently undergone a major renovation to welcome a…
Tips for Creating a Stellar Home Office in a Small Home
There are many benefits that come with working from home. You dont have to commute to an office, you can set your own hours, and…
Santa Cruz’s Newest Resident
Just about 3 1/2 weeks ago (April 4, 2009), my wife and I welcomed into this crazy mixed-up world our first child, Aiden Santiago. I've…
Santa Cruz’s Pink Man Gone Missing
Imagine my dismay when I browsed over to the Santa Cruz Sentinel, and saw this front page news: [From Pacific Avenue staple seems to have…