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The Real Estate Quarter in Review

Conrad Bassett, published April 8, 2026 , page 8 · View as PDF

The first quarter of 2026 began with an increased pace in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate versus last year.  Demand remains high but the supply has…

Lamorinda Home Sales Recorded 04-11-2026

published April 8, 2026 , page 2 · View as PDF

LAFAYETTE2 Aspen Court, $1,700,000, 5 Bdrms, 2230 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 02-24-261051 Buchan Drive, $1,314,000, 3 Bdrms, 1458 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 02-12-264 Burr Court, $2,600,000, 4…

Posy Poetry

Cynthia Brian, published April 8, 2026 , page 1 · View as PDF

“With joy and poetry, sunshine feels cozy.Spring is blooming with the power of posies.” ~ Cynthia Brian     Do you remember holding hands with friends, walking in a circle,…

Muddling through the intricacies of mudding

Jim Hurley, published March 11, 2026 , page 8 · View as PDF

Last year a client called to ask if I could patch several holes in their walls. The home was recently updated with new flooring.  Their contractor removed and replaced the old…

The quiet wealth of relationships as we age

Jennifer Raftis, published March 11, 2026 , page 6 · View as PDF

As a Certified Professional Organizer, one of my jobs is to help people sort through homes, offices, paperwork, design spaces, create systems for efficiency, and create…

Lamorinda Home Sales Recorded 03-11-2026

published March 11, 2026 , page 2 · View as PDF

LAFAYETTE2 Beaumont Court, $1,575,000, 6 Bdrms, 3428 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 01-20-26922 Brown Avenue, $1,190,000, 2 Bdrms, 1526 SqFt, 2022 YrBlt, 01-30-26,     Previous Sale:…

March forward!

Cynthia Brian, published March 11, 2026 , page 1 · View as PDF

“Fascination is fertilizer. Whatever you place your attention on grows.” ~ Alan Cohen     The rain finally arrived at the end of February, followed by several warm days…

Lamorinda Home Sales Recorded 02-11-2026

published February 11, 2026 , page 2 · View as PDF

LAFAYETTE30 Ariey Lane, $3,150,000, 5 Bdrms, 4490 SqFt, 2013 YrBlt, 12-15-25,     Previous Sale: $3,225,000, 09-22-20900 Brown Avenue, $1,350,000, 2 Bdrms, 1765 SqFt, 2022…

The Early Show

Cynthia Brian, published February 11, 2026 , page 10 · View as PDF

“The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.” ~ Gertrude Wister     With the rainy December weather and…

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.…