Want free advice on making your home more energy efficient?  While searching online for ideas and tips can be a worthwhile endeavor, the California Youth Energy Service Program is providing residents of both Marin County and the San Francisco East Bay with an opportunity to schedule a FREE onsite energy audit for households in our area.

In addition to receiving advice on making your home more energy efficient and learning about renewable technology options, this wonderful program provides Bay Area youth with first-hand job development experience.       The program employs trained energy specialists ages 15 to 22 who can inspect your home and provide you with some great ideas on making your property more environmentally friendly and also reduce your…

We just listed an incredible midcentury modern home in the San Francisco East Bay that should not be missed by enthusiasts of modern or midcentury modern residential architecture.  This hip and sophisticated midcentury modern home in Fremont California features the best of indoor/outdoor living!

California Modern Home

Designed by architect J. Canavan and thoughtfully updated by its current owners, this 4 Bedroom / 2 Bath property features an open and airy floor plan with an abundance of natural light.  This property features numerous upgrades including a modernist kitchen with CeasarStone countertops and high-end appliances (Dacor, Zephyr range hood), updated bathrooms, and modern landscaping throughout the private central courtyard and spacious…

Devotees of the the mid-century modern design aestheic often refer to the publication Atomic Ranch as their bible for good, timeless design.   Published quarterly, the magazine serves as an inspirational guidebook for everything mid-century modern, from art to architecture.

Atomic Ranch, Summer 2008 Issue

In the most recent issue of Atomic Ranch Magazine (Summer 2008), there are feature stories on mid-century modern homes and select mid-century modern housing tracts in Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, as well as California.  The lead story is about an Eichler home in the San Francisco Bay Area that had been meticulously restored to it's original splendor by its design-concious owners.   

In the Summer 2008 issue, the editor gives us kudos for providing…

For the past 3 years, Build It Green has provided eco-minded homeowners, architects, and builders with ideas and inspiration for designing and building homes in a more environmentally friendly manner.   These green home tours provide attendees with an opportunity to see actual implementation of green building practices in single-family residences throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Following the overwhelming success of past Green Home Tours throught the San Francisco Bay Area, the Build it Green organization will once again host a series of house tours in the Bay Area in both the Spring and Fall of 2008.   These two shows will serve as a timely follow-up to one of the most recent events which featured eco-friendly homes in Marin, California.
 

Build…

"Quality of local schools and eduction" is often top of mind with young Bay Area families interested in purchasing a home.    In California, one common measuring stick for determining the general quality of education in a given geography (and even between schools) is the API score earned by individual schools and districts.

What is an API Score?

API stands for "Academic Performance Index" and California schools are assigned an API score based on the outcome of  academic proficiency exams which are administered to students each year.    API scores range from a low of 200 to a high of 1,000 points.    Scores in excess of 800 are considered excellent, and represent the state of California's standard for high academic achievement. 

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Mark your calendars for the Taste of Sausalito which will be held this upcoming weekend in Marin County, California.   This annual event showcases some of Sausalito's best restaurants, eateries, and wine from nearby Napa/Sonoma wineries.   Enjoy delectible bites and generous sips in the middle of the festive atmosphere of the Calendonia Street Fair which will be held May 25th.

Featured vendors for this year's Tase of Sausalito Event include Piatti, Sushi Ran, the Spinnaker, Postrio, Horizions, The Melting Pot, Milano's, Gaylord, Cavallopoint, Poggios, and Le Garage.   Participating local wineries include Amica Cellars, Bedarra, Bridgeway, Cline, Louis Latour, and Frey Vineyards.   

Memorial Day weekend in Marin County

One of the most popular…

Pack your sneakers for a fabulous charity event planned for this weekend in Marin County, California.     The 26th annual Marin Human Race to benefit local nonprofit organizations will be held this Saturday, May 10th at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael.

This family-friendly event to benefit local NFPs is expected to draw more than 25,000 attendees and will feature a variety of events including:

• a 5k Fun Run (or walk!) around the fairgrounds and surrounding neighborhoods, (very flat terrain)
• a Pancake Breakfast and free refreshments for participants
• Live Music & Entertaintment along the race course from over a dozen local entertainers
• Community Fair with over 100 Exhibitors including local not-for-profit organizations in…

Marin County homebuyers looking for an updated property in Central / North Marin should be sure to checkout my listing at 88 Almond Court in San Rafael which was just reduced to $650,000.

Redwood Village / Signature Properties Townhome in San Rafael

Built in 2005 and situated in the Redwood Village development by Signature Properties, this 3 Bedroom 2.5 bath townhome in San Rafael includes architectural detailing inspired by the Bay Area's classic Americana and Craftsman styles with open and spacious floorplans designed to accomodate the needs of todays modern home buyers.      Property features include:

• 1,500+ sq ft townhome with 3 BR and 2.5 BA,
• Contemporary Kitchen with stainless appliances, cherry cabinets, and granite counters
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