March 18, 2011
It’s a pretty good bet that it’s going to rain tomorrow, so you can forget those Little League games and other outdoor sports. What’s a family to do if that happens? Something unusual and fun, if you just drive onto Saint Mary’s College campus. (Another reason we love living so close to this college campus — there seems to always be something happening we can...
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March 14, 2011
It’s learning the old fashioned way – neighbors sharing personal stories. And it works. There’s something really compelling happening on the recently updated Sustainable Lafayette Website. There’s a growing archive of real world local stories — sustainability successes, lessons and new ideas, divided into categories: Resident Stories Business Stories Non-profit Stories School Stories Our current favorite? The article about the new home Lafayette residents Gwenn and...
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March 12, 2011
Two great Burton Valley homes for sale are open on Sunday, March 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 380 Read Drive: 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 3153 sq. foot Tudor style home located walking distance from Burton Valley Elem, Rancho Colorados Pool and Lafayette Community Park. Large parcel and amazing views. 688 Michael Lane Offering pristine views, architectural charm and quality...
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March 10, 2011
Thinking of updating your home? Or, maybe you just upgraded to a larger house and you’re looking for easy ways to fill some of that new space. Chameleon Consignment Furniture Here’s a local shopping tip from the Dana Green Team’s Stagers, Linda Gidre and Kelly Wood: Start with a stop in Chameleon Consignment‘s Lafayette showroom (1003 Blackwood Lane, just off Mt. Diablo Blvd). Don’t...
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March 4, 2011
Fantastic Lafayette Real Estate Opportunity 979 Hawthorne Drive, Lafayette, CA Sneak Peek: Open One Day Only Sunday, March 6 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss this Pottery Barn charmer in a highly sought-after Lafayette “trail” neighborhood Offered at $1,049,000 Interior Highlights Beautifully remodeled kitchen with white cabinetry, dark granite counters and stainless steel appliances Open floor plan that includes dining area, large living room...
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February 28, 2011
There’s a reason that Lafayette Realtor Dana Green stages all her listings at no cost to the seller, including offering free use of her extensive staging inventory. “Staging your home is a strategic process that is proven to add curb appeal, increase your home’s sales price and decrease the number of days your home is on the market,” says Green “It’s a win-win situation for...
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