The Real Estate Year in Review

Conrad Bassett, published January 14, 2026 , page 10 · View as PDF

2025 was again an interesting year for buyers and sellers of residential real estate in Lamorinda.  The number of single-family closings in the year was a bit higher than in 2024…

Honoring holiday houseplants

Cynthia Brian, published January 14, 2026 , page 1 · View as PDF

“Every plant is a teacher, and every gift is a lesson in love.”  - unknown     The holidays bring joy, celebration, and gifts. If we are fortunate, many of those gifts are…

Tips for a Joyous and Sustainable Holiday Season

Jennifer Raftis, published December 17, 2025 , page 13 · View as PDF

In today’s world, professional organizing isn’t just about creating order and systems, it’s about aligning our environments with our values. As an organizer, I am always…

Inspired by nature

Cynthia Brian, published December 17, 2025 , page 1 · View as PDF

“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” Andy Rooney     It’s the most magical time of the year! As I drive through neighborhoods, the outdoor…

The Real Estate Quarter in Review

Conrad Bassett, published October 22, 2025 · View as PDF

The third quarter of 2025 showed consistency in the volume of closings on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The recent softening of interest rates did not help…

Fall into autumn

Cynthia Brian, published October 22, 2025 · View as PDF

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” - George Elliot     Frogs and crickets.…