The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to make the wishes of children between 2 ½ and 18 battling life-threatening medical conditions, come true. The Greater Bay Area chapter was founded in 1984. It is now one of the nation’s largest chapters. My Favorite Charity I regularly try and give back to the …
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Affordable housing has been a growing concern across the Bay Area for the past several years. Almost no progress has been made in most Bay Area communities on this difficult issue. Now, leading technology companies Google and Facebook are trying to tackle the problem themselves. Both companies have recently announced plans to build housing near …
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Marin County has almost everything: Beautiful landscapes, spectacular homes, world-class shopping, and the beach. The one thing it doesn’t have is snow. While, for most residents that is a definite plus, it’ still nice to go and play in the snow every once in awhile. Luckily, scenic Lake Tahoe is only a three and half …
The housing market is constantly fluctuating. You can’t always plan on selling your home when housing prices peak. However, there are many things you can do to improve the value of your house. Here are seven things you can get started on to increase your property value. 1. Ask a Professional Have a real estate …
Living in Marin County it’s easy to get spoiled. Just about everything you could ever want is right outside your front door: amazing views, outdoor recreation, and shopping. Marin even has some of the best cheese in the world. But, every once in a while it is good to get out and see what the …
One of the least reported facts about the recent growth of the housing market is that single women have had a huge impact in the number of homes being sold. According to recent studies, single women are the second largest group of homebuyers over the past 12 months. Single women were 17% of all homebuyers …
The luxury Italian brand Luisa Spagnoli has been delighting fashion conscious women all over the world for almost 90 years. Even the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has been spotted wearing a refined and professional Luisa Spagnoli suit. While Luisa Spagnoli has boutiques all over the world, it wasn’t until this past May that the …
Summer starts with the promise of freedom from routines and a break from the hectic school schedule. But, after a week or two both parents and children begin to feel the need for more structured and constructive ways to pass the time. Fortunately, every summer Marin County is home to hundreds of different camps for …
Marin County is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the finest artisanal cheese regions not only in the United States, but in the entire world. The area’s Mediterranean climate helps provide rich pasture land for the herds of dairy cows roaming the foothills. But, it is the cheesemakers that deserve the credit for the …
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San Francisco has a reputation as one of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the United States. However, San Francisco suffers from lengthy commute times because of heavy traffic. The traffic issues also affect nearby communities in Marin County. The traffic issues are severe enough to affect people’s housing choices. Some people worry about living …
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