“You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.”
– Mandy Hale
Bay Area Home Price Map
Real Estate News
Watch CNBC Segment
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin’s Thoughts On the Spring Market
- Buyers have accepted 6% mortgage rates as the new normal.
- Mortgage purchase applications have increased 8 out of the past 10 weeks.
- There is a lack of inventory, however, inventory is 60% higher compared to this time last year.
- Buyer demand continues to be strong, with home prices up in both March and February sequentially.
- Open house traffic has picked up dramatically, with multiple offer situations becoming more common in markets across the country.
Local Events, Food & Happenings
These lovely small towns near San Francisco are perfect for a weekend getaway, whether you’re looking for a nature escape or a day of shopping.
Spoil the moms in your life, with a fancy brunch, live music, dance and more.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite picnic recipes, from sandwiches and wraps to fruit salad and cookies, that are easy to whip up and transport—and that are special enough for a Mother’s Day meal.
Trinidad Head is the easiest, most eye-popping hike on the California coast
Not only does it feature some of the most eye-popping views in all of California, but it’s also very accessible and easy. Standout features include meandering pathways beneath windblown evergreens and through flower-studded scrub and 360-degree views of a coastline dotted with sea stacks eroded by a crashing sea.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite picnic recipes, from sandwiches and wraps to fruit salad and cookies, that are easy to whip up and transport—and that are special enough for a Mother’s Day meal.
Lifestyle Tips and Tricks
see you.
I recognize your pain.
I have compassion and empathy for you and your journey.
I wish you a gentle Mother’s Day this Sunday.
With just a little effort, you can find reasons to be grateful every day — and practicing gratitude regularly offers many health and wellness benefits that can boost your happiness year-round
Decorating doesn’t have to be complicated, I promise.
Community Corner
- Thursday, June 8 @ Alamo Square Park – Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
- Friday, June 30 @ Presidio – Top Gun: Maverick
- Friday, July 21 @ Crane Cove Park – Moana
- Friday, August 18 @ Dolores Park – Mamma Mia (sing along)
- Friday, September 8 @ India Basin Shoreline Park – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Friday, September 29 @ The Ferry Building – Legally Blonde
- Friday, October 20 @ Jerry Garcia Amphitheater – Ghostbusters (1984)
Community Corner
This Elegant and spacious 1,800+ sqft View condominium features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and is located in the heart of Nob Hill in a fabulous luxury doorperson building. This wonderful entertaining-friendly view home has a grand living room with a fireplace and beamed ceilings, a formal dining room with stunning coffered ceilings, large upgraded eat-in kitchen with a separate pantry area, abundant closets and storage, gorgeous ceilings and gleaming wood floors throughout. Exuding classic old-world charm, romantic touches and 1920’s detail, this beautiful historic building welcomes you with a majestic recently remodeled lavish lobby and convenient doorperson service. One car parking is available in the building as is a common laundry space. Rated a perfect 100 walk-score and 100 transit score, enjoy nearby world-class hotels, shopping, theaters, restaurants with quick access to Downtown, Union Square and North Beach. Listed by Compass Colleague Alexander Lurie
JC & Heather Gonzalez
H: 510.599.0262
JC: 510.816.6395
jcandheather(at)gmail(dotted)com
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