Bay Area real estate market continues to remain strong despite changes in the market nationwide. Market Trends & Local Shifts The AI Divide: Since late 2022, luxury home sales (homes over $3 million) have jumped roughly 13%, heavily buoyed by tech and AI wealth. Meanwhile, lower-end properties have seen a decline of about 4% as affordability continues to be a major hurdle for entry-level buyers. San Francisco Rebound: After a post-COVID cooling period, San Francisco's market

My Freedom Ribs! Adapted from Weber's Smoke Cookbook by Jamie Purviance The Story Behind the Ribs I adapted this from a couple of different recipes in Weber's Smoke Cookbook, modifying things over the years to make it my own. I make this for Juneteenth and 4th of July! This recipe is built for a strong smoke intensity and uses a traditional "low and slow" indirect cooking method. I highly recommend using a water smoker, but you can absolutely modify and use any kind of grill

I recently ran into a stubborn issue with some beautiful Thermador stainless steel appliances, rust spots and water marks that regular stainless steel cleaners (even with professional help) just couldn’t tackle. After a bit of a deep dive, I came across what may be a lesser known product in a video tutorial, and it worked like magic. I was genuinely impressed. Sharing here in case it helps you too: if you try it, make sure you choose the version suited for your specific type

We are seeing, in Marin County, a strong spillover from what has been happening in San Francisco this spring. The San Francisco real estate market has remained strong and has been experiencing high demand and low inventory, with home prices surging in part due to an AI-driven wealth boom and many homes selling over asking. That momentum did not trickle into the suburbs, it came crashing over as a wave. And if you aren't aware of the AI boom yet, its here and its escalating. T

Spring always feels like a reset. The light changes, the air feels fresher, and it is the perfect time to spruce up your home. Whether you are settling in for another cozy year or quietly thinking about selling, here are five simple things you can do to refresh your space. 1. Declutter With Intention We all remember the Marie Kondo spark joy phase, and I do think that helped a lot of people. But when I declutter, I think more about organization and future feeling. First, I ma

Marin County has quietly become one of the most exciting food destinations in Northern California. Over the last 20 years the restaurant scene has grown more diverse, creative, and delicious. This list highlights some of my favorite Marin County restaurants, from waterfront classics to cozy neighborhood gems and destination dining spots.This is not an exhaustive list. Restaurants are always changing, evolving, and reinventing themselves, but these spots consistently stand out

You can't keep a good city down. We always knew that the SF market would bounce back. Check out this Chronicle article to find out how the Bay Area is gaining new momentum. https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/sf-bay-area-homes-2025-21140892.php

I love getting some vitamin D and I love wearing dresses. My skin is always exposed to the sun, I don't want to cover it up but I also...