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The Soundtrack of Carnival: A Love Letter to Soca

Music moves me—it’s more than sound, it’s a feeling. Trinidad Carnival 2025 was pure vibes, and this playlist keeps the energy alive. Whether you’re reliving the moment or getting hype for the next one, tap in and let’s share the music! 🎶🔥

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March 2025 East Bay Market Report

Uncover key insights in the March 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

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February 2025 East Bay Market Report

Uncover key insights in the February 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

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January 2025 East Bay Market Report

Uncover key insights in the January 2025 Market Report, featuring economic trends, upcoming events, and the seasonal rhythms of the Bay Area real estate market. Explore valuable resources to help you seize opportunities and build lasting wealth in the year ahead.

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January 2024 East Bay Market Report

Explore the latest trends and insights in the East Bay real estate market with our January 2024 Market Report. From housing inventory to neighborhood highlights, stay informed and make informed decisions for the new year.

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Come Home To Something Spaceoux

Having complete project management and creative control is an exciting, yet heavy responsibility. From securing the location to renovations, to interior and landscape design, to organizing the back end operations for launch, everything in between and beyond. I’m excited to finally share this part of the journey.

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April 2023 East Bay Market Report

Buyer demand continued to rebound from the depths of the mid-winter slowdown: The number and percentage of listings going into contract, and…

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March 2023 East Bay Market Report

Celebrating Women Real Estate Pioneers, taking a look at the contrasts in Bay Area wealth, and getting ready to feast during Oakland Restaurant Week. Thrive Where You Reside!

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The Juxtaposition of Bay Area Wealth

After a recent tour of a million dollar property with encampment views, the stark contrast on wealth in the Bay Area caused me to do a little research on the realities of how money is flowing in and out, creating very little progress for society’s toughest issues.

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Black Owned Bay Area

Black history is more than a month. Every day there are amazing people and businesses that exude the greatness of what Black men and women have contributed to the culture we experience on a daily basis. I have put together a Collection of Black Owned Businesses in The Bay.

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Bay Area Population & Migration

The CA Dept. of Finance released new county population data last week. This blog looks at population changes, net domestic and foreign migration, and natural causes effects on population (births & deaths). There are many economic and demographic factors at play, and it's unknown how these trends will play out: They may continue, stabilize or reverse.

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December 2022 East Bay Market Report

The changes in market dynamics that began in late spring/early summer 2022 generally continued in autumn due to the ongoing economic headwinds, including high inflation and interest rates, reduced consumer confidence, and volatile…

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November 2022 East Bay Market Report

After a brief rebound in market activity in August, pursuant to what turned out to be a very temporary decline in interest rates and an associated rebound in financial markets…

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