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Buying and selling a home is a big decision, and it's our mission to ensure that you have a successful experience.

10/13/2026

Gratitude, Happiness, Contentment, Aligned 🌟

This may be sappy but, lately, I have been feeling all of those descriptors in spades. And, I’ve been the busiest I’ve ever been (busy teenagers, full house remodel, thriving business, growing team).

The past few years made me think that real estate was either/or. If work was busy I couldn’t thrive personally. The idea of boundaries gives the impression that you have to block out one side of you to fully enjoy the other. This year proved otherwise for me. I am better in all ways if I let every part of me co-exist.

I love real estate. I love finance. I love helping people navigate complex and emotional moments. I love my team. I love hiking. I love animals. I love my family. I love my dear friends. I love early evening. I love farmer’s markets. I love design. I love self expression.

I love the journey that got me here.

And, I’m loving going through my day (work and personal) as a whole human. Everyone around me, clients included, are better for it. ❤️

09/29/2026

Happy Buyers! 🥅

S & A had been looking for over a year with another agent and were starting to get discouraged. Their search hadn’t progressed and they were starting to believe that buying a home just wasn’t going to happen for them.

Beyond the typical list of home needs and wants, we discussed decision making, strategy, and how to progress through a home search productively. Some simple structure can go a long way and their search up until then had lacked it.

I took them back to the beginning. Making sure that there were no gaps in knowledge, replaced their discouragement with encouragement, and gave them the tools to discern the right house from a sea of other houses.

After three months of pounding the pavement together, they found their home. And when I prepared them for what to expect on the offer date, they took it all in and acted quickly and decisively during negotiations to turn this Kensington home into their home.

Oh, and high on their list was a single level home with direct access and visibility into the garden - hopefully somewhere their son could hone his soccer skills.

Congratulations to S & A. May you have decades of joy in your new home! 🏡

09/27/2026

Dear Lissa Moon (aka Moonie) 💌

I am so proud of you. This year you were pushed to rise to the moment and you not only stepped up, you rocketed right past my highest expectations.

You show up every day asking what you can take off my plate with genuine intention - all while looking like a fashion icon.

You confidence has grown and your expertise right along with it. Every single one of your clients this year have been perfectly advised, confidently guided, and properly held - so lucky to have you on their side.

Our small but mighty team closed $35m in the third quarter (🤯) and you were an integral part in nurturing a work environment that rarely felt like work. Who knew this crazy career could be so joyful and fun!

Supportive, driven, fashionable, service oriented, client first, hysterical, strategic, and brilliant.

I cannot wait to see how high you go! 💕

PS This is Moonie beginning the prep on our newest Kensington listing. Hitting the market next month.

09/26/2026

Seller Tip 🚪

Buyers assess the quality of your home before they ever read the disclosures. The details can either enhance or diminish a buyer’s confidence in your home.

Don’t lose them over a loose door k**b, grimy light switch, or cumbersome sliding door.

09/10/2026

Buyer tip (or maybe life tip!) ➕

If you ONLY point out and notice the negatives in houses, you will become very well practice in only seeing what doesn’t work.

Make sure that you have a balanced approach to your home search.

This does not mean that you should ignore what doesn’t work for you in a home, but try to give equal space to what doesn’t work. Narrowing in on what works AND does not work for you will help move your home search forward.

09/09/2026

Have you been searching for a unicorn? 🦄

Welcome to 6788 Glen Mawr—peacefully tucked away yet just a short stroll to BART, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a primary en-suite offers Bay views, a level yard, level-in living, and Madera Elementary zoning.

The living and dining rooms form the heart of the home, centered around an original brick fireplace and flowing into the sunny family room. Sliding doors open to the deck and level garden, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living with views of the Bay and East Bay hills.

The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and new hardwood floors, while two spacious bedrooms overlooking the garden and an updated bath with terrazzo floors complete the main level.

Upstairs, the private primary suite offers even better views, a walk-in closet, and a newly remodeled spa-like bath with a generous shower, zellige tile, terrazzo floors, and designer finishes.

Peaceful, spacious, and wonderfully livable, 6788 Glen Mawr is that rare El Cerrito unicorn you’ve been waiting for.

🏡 6788 Glen Mawr, El Cerrito
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,841 sf living space
🌳 5,000 sf lot

Proudly presented at $949,000

09/03/2026

Welcome to 19 Sunset 🌅

A sophisticated retreat surrounded by beautifully curated gardens.

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home feels like a step into a fairytale, with unique details and thoughtful craftsmanship at every turn.

A wood-wrapped entry, illuminated by a custom stained-glass window, opens to an elegant living room with soaring wood ceilings, a cozy fireplace nook, and garden views.

While, at the heart of the home, a warm den/family room connects to the striking octagonal dining room. Surrounded by glass and featuring a beautiful Zen-inspired stained-glass window, the dining room overlooks the gardens and enjoys dappled light throughout the day.

The retreat-like primary bedroom features walls of windows framing lush garden views. A handcrafted circular door connects the suite to the beautifully updated primary bathroom, where midcentury character meets modern amenities.

The second bedroom offers a magical split-level design with custom built-ins and rich wood details on the sleeping level, plus a lofted office or sitting area above.

Outside, meandering gardens wrap around the home with mature landscaping, a majestic redwood, koi pond, and intimate sitting areas tucked throughout.

Peaceful, distinctive, and filled with character, 19 Sunset is a magical retreat just moments from the heart of Kensington.

🏡 19 Sunset Dr, Kensington
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,323 sf living space
🌳 5,220 sf lot

Proudly presented at $899,000

09/02/2026

Happy Buyers! 🌈

E&M found me online. They were ready to buy their first home and they wanted an agent experienced in the Berkeley market who could walk them through the whole process in detail. It can be scary to buy your first home!

So, we toured many homes. Discussed drainage, electrical, roofs, fire hardening, offer strategy, and their hopes and dreams - balancing their dreams with the reality of owning an older home in Berkeley.

I connected them with inspectors and contractors and they stepped up, asked questions, and learned a whole heck of a lot about houses. Dream clients!

The most successful homebuyers are ACTIVE in their home buying process. They leverage my decades of experience, my connections, and their own research to not only buy a home but also feel ready for homeownership.

I want each of my clients to be successful homeowners, not just home buyers, and that starts before you even buy a house.

And, they know that my services don’t end at closing.

Congrats to E&M on their new home in the Berkeley Hills. May you have many years/decades of joy in your home. 🙌🏻💕

08/29/2026

Sellers/Buyers: You have Agency 👏🏻 You are the decision maker 👏🏻 You are in the driver’s seat 👏🏻

As your agent and fiduciary my job is to advise, guide, and protect. My job is to make sure you know everything that could impact your decision. I’ll inform you, give you the pros/cons, and empower you to make the best decision for YOU. And, whatever decision you make, I will champions.

This is your life. Not mine.

Don’t let an agent tell you otherwise.

05/31/2026

Buyer Tip 💡

When house hunting pay attention to which items you can easily change vs which items cannot change.

It is easy to get drawn in by a pretty tile backsplash or designer light fixtures only to realize later that the layout doesn’t work for you.

I tell all my buyers who are trying to find a balance in their home search to consider a compromise on the things that can be changed instead of compromising on the things that cannot be changed.

That brand new kitchen will be old in a few years. But, if the layout and location work for you they will continue to stand the test of time.

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