Charming and historic Berkeley home

On the market for the first time in more than 100 years, the secluded Ericcson-Bray house at 2708 Virginia Street in Berkeley began as a small brown shingle cottage in 1911. Built by designer-builder Carl Ericsson, it was expanded in 1921 and 1929 by architect John Hudson Thomas. The architecture features Craftsman characteristics including a wide and prominent front door, Redwood board and batten walls,...

What's Happening This Week: December 10, 2020

San Francisco Bay Area Wine Country South Have you just about mined out the oenophile wonders of Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles wine countries? Just a little further afield from the Bay Area, Santa Barbara’s Santa Ynez Valley offers gorgeous scenery, charming small towns, a budding culinary scene, and, yes, 30 miles of vineyards offering more than 60 grape varieties.   Napa, California | iStock...

At Home with Nick Cooper

Home is now more meaningful than ever. Home is a sanctuary, it’s where we find refuge, comfort, and our loved ones. And now it’s also the office, the gym, a school, playground, and more. From Los Angeles to the Bay Area, our agents are adapting their business to serve their clients like never before — from within their own homes. In this series, we take a...

Exceptional modern masterpiece rises in Tiburon

Designed by renowned architectural firm Cheng Design, this luxury residence is by far the most modern and contemporary architecture on the Tiburon Peninsula. The unparalleled, all concrete and steel residence encompasses approximately 6,960 square feet of living space set on a half acre site. The world class 180-degree panoramic views span San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Belvedere Island to Mount Tamalpais, while only minutes...

What's Happening This Week: Nov. 30, 2020

San Francisco Bay Area Concerts on the couch If it seems like it’s been a year since you last saw live music, that’s because it probably has been. Oakland’s Bandcamp is delivering the next best thing to IRL concerts by introducing ticketed, livestreamed shows featuring dozens of excellent bands that you can watch from the comfort of your own home. Overpriced beer is optional.  iStock...

Where We Are Now: Nov. 30, 2020

Welcome to the Sprint! 6:25 AM PST Team – Over the long weekend, I trust you relaxed, enjoyed a small circle of loved ones and got outside in our amazing California weather. Simply a magical weekend! Many businesses are today focused on the sprint to year end 2020. Finishing up current initiatives and winding down for the holidays. I look at the sprint differently. A...

Compass gives $65,000 to Wine Country nonprofits

Already hard hit by the COVID pandemic, nonprofits across Napa and Sonoma Counties are facing greater demand than ever to support their communities dealing with the devastation of this year’s Northern California wildfires. With deep gratitude, Compass real estate professionals have teamed up to respond, donating $65,000 to 17 Wine Country nonprofit organizations. “These are our neighbors and friends who are suffering from these overwhelming...

What's Happening This Week: Nov. 24, 2020

San Francisco Bay Area BBQ at long last The lines at pitmaster Matt Horn’s new restaurant, finally open in West Oakland, are reminiscent of Austin’s famously popular Franklin Barbecue. But tge achingly tender Texas-style brisket (smoked for 18 hours) at Horn Barbnecue is worth the two-hour-plus long wait, says 7×7. Don’t forget the side of cornbread and sweet rum cake for dessert.   Courtesy of Horn...

Black Professionals Spotlight: JED Concepts

Lori Richardson of JED Concepts Owner Lori Richardson and her team are a talented, tech-savvy and highly professional remote team with extensive knowledge and background in events management, hospitality management, and marketing. “Our mission is to help small business owners go from idea concept to completion.” JED Concepts Tell us about your business, how you got started, and why you’re passionate about it.   I am the...