Hitting the Mark! The Piedmont Perspective, Vol 81, January 28, 2009

What's New?

"Surrender!" my younger son yelled, jumping from behind a doorway and aiming his automatic Nerf gun squarely at my chest while spongy orange foam darts rapidly filled the air. Avoiding his aim, I dove behind the couch, grabbed a second rifle and began to shoot back.

"Never!" I shouted, doing my utmost best to keep up with the obsessed tenacity and the energy of a 12-year old boy in battle. (I imagine this is a very different experience than the one my twin sister shares with her two girls.)

We spent the next twenty minutes running from room to room, shooting, reloading, and stealing each other's ammunition until exhausted and laughing, we called a momentary truce. When the Nerf war was finally over, most of the darts had landed helter skelter throughout the house but a few were velcroed squarely in my hair and in my back. Victory! Tristan's well-executed attack had hit the mark.

Helping today's Buyers find the right home is a lot like my son's Nerf battle. Most of the darts are going to land helter skelter, but with well placed aim, strong motivation, good preparation and a well-executed attack, you're eventually going to "hit the mark"- especially as winter gives way to spring and more and more buying opportunities emerge.

As they do, you will want to have a good plan in place (avoid the surprise approach my son often relies upon). Start by understanding the market, the price point you can afford, what you need and desire in a home and where you want to live. Once you have real clarity, the target becomes much easier to find and your darts will begin to land.

With a savvy Realtor, an effective mortgage broker and a reliable escrow team in place, victory should be close at hand!
What's Coming?

Anian Tunney's stunning Normandy Traditional listing at 57 Lincoln Avenue will be open this Sunday from 1:00 -3:00pm! (Please note the time change due to the Superbowl). This truly spectacular home with 4bdrms/5bths, chef's kitchen out to stone patio and terraced gardens is truly stunning. Price: $3,450,000.

The Wonderful Colonial at 1127 Winsor Avenue was sold just a few years back and has returned to the market with beautiful new kitchens and bathrooms and smart remodeling choices throughout. This extensively remodeled home features 5bdrms/3bths, professional grade kitchen, family room and au-pair/guest suite or home office with separate entrance! Conveniently located near all of the schools. Price: $1,850,000. Open Sunday.

I will be bringing an elegant Spanish Mediterranean to the market soon. This 4bdrm/3bth home with potential au pair/guest suite/media room down has a terrific Central Piedmont location on a tree-lined stree and has recently undergone an extensive rear yard renovation. Expect it to hit the market at the end of February! Please call me for more details. 510-339-0400/264

What's Pending?

The lovely and fully renovated home on El Cerrito is now pending after receiving more than one offer. With a home that special, was there ever a doubt? List price: $1,695,000.

What's Happening?

The return of affordable Jumbo Loans is a very welcome sign of positive change!

Roger Smith of LaSalle Financial Services reported today that loans as high as $2,000,000 are available to those with good credit scores (740 and above) and with strong down payments, for as little as 5.25% on a 5-year fixed/adjustable rate mortgage and at 5.5% on a 7-year fixed/adjustable rate mortgage!

This is great news for those of you buying or selling in the high-end market or for those of your who have been thinking about refinancing your current home.

For more information, contact any of the well qualified mortgage brokers at LaSalle Financial Services at 510-339-4300. www.lasallfinace.com

What's Fun!

Winter Music Night - Saturday February 7!

Those totally fun Beach School dads are at it again. If you missed last year's Winter Music Night, here's your chance to get in on the fun!

On February 7, The Beach Dad's Club will again be hosting their Winter Music Night featuring live music, food, and drinks served up by the Beach School dads! (It's always nice to see men at work!) This is an adults only evening - childcare will be available.

Tickets: $40 per person (beer and wine $5 each)
Location: Piedmont Community Hall
Time: 7:00 - 11:00pm
Music: Beach dad, Miles Perkins' band, Mingus Amungus
Food: Beach dad, Rob Lam's Butterfly Restaurant

Please email your reservation to: receipt@beachparents.org

The Piedmont Plug!

Faye Keogh of the Berkeley GRUBB Co. office reminds us to check in with Spare the Air before using our fireplaces.

Nothing's cozier than a nice warm hearth, but with so little rain, it's important to be cognizant of the health issues surrounding smoke-filled skies. You can quickly check the daily status by going online to www.sparetheair.org before building a fire.

Thank you Faye for this important and timely!

See you next week!

THANKS FOR READING!

For more information about any of the properties or events listed above, please call me at (510) 339-0400 x264, or email to jgardner@grubbco.com. I'd love to share my real estate tips and my experience in the Piedmont community with you!

Feel free to visit my website at JulieGardner.com for more information as well.

Coveted Real Estate - the Piedmont Perspective, Vol 80, January 21, 2009

What's New?

I typically steer clear of any political views in The Perspective, but having just watched Barack Obama take the oath of President of the United States, I should acknowledge that perhaps, the most highly coveted piece of property this week was anywhere along the parade route or in Capitol Mall in Washington D.C., where MILLIONS of heartfelt citizens vied for space and the opportunity to gather together to celebrate the change of leadership and to honor our first African American President - a fitting tribute, one day after The Martin Luther King Holiday and 46 years after Dr. King's, I have a Dream speech was immortalized in front of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.

I grew up in Sacramento in the mid 60's in a fully integrated school system and never gave much thought to color. My life and environment was, not simply dotted, but heavily saturated with diversity. As I matured and entered the workforce, my friends, classmates and colleagues have seamlessly represented every ethnic, religious and sexual orientation - much to my benefit and growth. However, it occurred to me while watching the Presidential inauguration, and the many memorable and moving faces within the crowds, that change which was once forcibly mandated by law, has now been voluntarily embraced by choice.

No where is that concept more evident than here in Oakland and Berkeley where blended families seem to be the rule rather than the exception. On any given Sunday Open, I meet people from every walk of life and they echo this sentiment in our discussions. Oakland/Berkeley/Piedmont proudly serve as home to a kaleidoscope of nationalities, experiences, and beliefs. Our unique community isn't a color-blind society - it's a color-RICH society. (Isn't it the differences in texture and colors that make a patchwork quilt truly vibrant?)

These are indeed historical times. Like the many participants and well wishers that came together this week to share a sense of purpose, I am looking forward to profound changes - not only in Washington D.C. - but throughout the entire county. With renewed hope, I anticipate and embrace remarkable and profound changes ahead for all of us.

Let me remind you that I will be donating 10% of my net proceeds to the charity of your choice after the close of escrow throughout 2009!

What's Coming?

I will be joining Anian Tunney at her Open House this Sunday for 57 Lincoln Avenue, near Crocker Park. This exceptional grand Normandy home features 5bdrms/5++bths, elegant living and dining rooms, stunning kitchen leading to inviting stone patio and beautiful tiered gardens, au pair/guest suite down and indoor/outdoor children's play area. This truly beautiful home in the heart of Piedmont is pitch perfect! Open Sunday, 2-4;30pm Price: $3,450,000. www.grubbco.com

Mindy Scott's Traditional listing at 139 Waldo Avenue sits on one of Piedmont's most coveted blocks, offering instant community and a fabulous central Piedmont location. Featuring 4+bdrms/3bths, elegant formal rooms and a charming, open kitchen; this classic home is priced at $1,995,000. Open Sunday 2-4:30pm. www.grubbco.com

Make time to see Liz Dickson's wonderful listing at 341 El Cerrito Avenue in Central Piedmont. Just steps from the Recreation Center, the Community Pool and the Piedmont Middle and High Schools, this charming and inviting home has been completely rebuilt from stem to stern and is turn-key ready! Featuring 3bdrms/2.5bths, study, large kitchen/family room, open floor plan, sun filled spaces and a view of Mount Tamalpais, this is a surprisingly spacious home that lives big! Thanks to local Piedmont contractor Frank Silver and his wife, Paula, this home's thoughtful renovation was truly a "labor of love." Price: $1,695,000. Open Sunday 2-4:30pm. www.grubbco.com

Bebe McRae brings 210 Stonewall in Berkeley back to the market the first week in February. This fabulous 30's Wurster Modern sold very quickly a year and a half ago and is now available once again. If you missed that opportunity, here is your chance to purchase this spectacular home in the Claremont Hills with Bay View!

In Piedmont, don't overlook: 450 Hampton Road for $1,295,000; 58 Crest Road - a spacious Mid-Century Modern for $2,038,000, 633 Moraga Avenue - a sophisticated renovation for $1,195,000, and 70 Somerset Road for $1,795,000! www.grubbco.com

What's Pending?

The open and inviting 4bdrm/3bth home at 126 Dracena Avenue came on the market and went pending in rapid succession. List price: $1,495,000.

What's Happening?

Dennis Duffy of A Very Nice Mortgage Company, set me straight last week when I mistakenly said that the conforming loan limit was $615,000.

"Julie - Thoroughly enjoy your Wednesday Piedmont Perspective; however, The Conforming Jumbo Loans in our area are capped at $625,500." (I knew that, but just wanted to make sure YOU were paying attention).

And Zach Griffin of LaSalle Finace confirmed Dennis' quick observation. Here's the breakdown:

Conforming: > $417,000
Conforming Jumbo: $417,001 - $625,500
Jumbo (aka: the Super Jumbo): < $625,500

Why work with a Mortgage Broker instead of a Private Banker? "The advantage of working with a Mortgage Broker," according to Dennis " is that a Mortgage Broker has the opportunity to shop for the best rates and most favorable terms from many lenders and has the ability to fit the applicant to the lender. In contrast, the Private Banker is an extremely limited banker relationship and the services provided depend on the overall size of the managed account. The larger the account size, the more services offered."

Thanks gentlemen, for keeping me on my toes! (Now I'm sure I'll hear from some private bankers on the topic.)

What's Fun!

It should surprise no one that I was a fairly diligent Girl Scout in my day. I loved the uniform and knee socks; the wide green sash brimming with hard-earned tributes my sewing badge had taught me to carefully applique.

Each year, come January, my sister and I went door to door selling Girl Scout cookies to our neighbors. To this day, I still have an insatiable affinity for the Thin Mints (who doesn't?) but now there are so many more flavors from which to choose including: Lemon Chalets, Trefoil Shortbreads, Do-si-dos, Samoas, Dulce De Leche, Sugar Free Chocolate Chip, Real Chocolate Chip, Tagalongs, and Thin Mints.

Haven's Elementary student, Sophie Hodess, wrote me to say she is taking orders for cookies on behalf of her troop. Presales are open until February 1. If you would like to place an order, please email her at 5at5@comcast.net.

Cookies are $4.00 a box and I have already ordered mine (thin mints of course). Please support your local Girl Scouts!

This year as with last, a percentage of the earnings will go to charity.

The Piedmont Plug!

Now that change is in the air, I'd actually like to see it coming my way. (My windows have been overdue for a professional cleaning since last spring!)
Typically, I'd wait until the rains had come and gone, but Ben, the owner of Squeeky Windows is currently offering a 30% discount on ALL window cleaning though January 31, 2009 (now that my windows are sparkling, rain should be imminent).

You can secure your spot today by calling Squeeky Windows at 510-531-8138, but hurry! This discount only applies to work performed during the month of January.

While the crew of Squeeky Windows is at your home, you may want to ask them to clear your gutters as well. Before the next big storm develops, now is the time to maintain the performance of your roof, drains, and gutters!

See you next week!

THANKS FOR READING!

For more information about any of the properties or events listed above, please call me at (510) 339-0400 x264, or email me at jgardner@grubbco.com. I'd love to share my real estate tips and my experience in the Piedmont community with you!

Feel free to visit my website at JulieGardner.com for more information as well.

"Finding The Right Boot!" The Piedmont Perspective, Vol 79, January 15, 2008

What's New?

My toes were frozen, my feet were numb and the pain shooting through my thighs was sheer torture. We've sent men to the moon, but can't engineer a ski boot that fits comfortably (or create a "Fast Track" lane that's actually fast - but that's another rift)! I'd only been on the ski slopes for a few short hours, but by mid-morning, I knew I was done. Big bruises were already forming on my shins and my right calf was so tender, I wondered if I could make it down the mountain without ski patrol coming to my rescue.

Slowly and painfully hobbling into the lodge, I vowed once again to take up snowboarding, if only to avoid those damned hard-shelled boots. Silently cursing my bony feet, the sub zero temperature and the manufacturers of ski boots the world over, I realized I'd have to return the boots as soon as we flew home. In the meantime, it was back to rentals.

"We'll figure this out together," Tom, the owner and proprietor of Montclair Sports, assured me when I unexpectedly showed up, purchase in hand. "I want to make sure that whatever boot you own, it 'fits you like a glove,' but more importantly, I want you to be happy. Don't worry, we'll find the boot that fits your feet."

What Tom intuitively brought to the process was a heightened awareness and a keen sense of responsibility to 'get it right.' As a result, I felt incredibly secure in his hands and I trusted his advice and his recommendations.

Like Tom, helping my clients find the 'right boot' and understanding their particular journey and their reasons for selling or for purchasing a home, is essential to the success of our relationship and to its outcome. I've yet to work with the Buyer who walked into the first home he or she saw and said, "Close enough. This one will do. Would you prefer cash and how soon can I move in?"

I have; however, worked with Buyers who specifically bought a house for their kids, for the schools, for a new job, for a home-based profession, for a hobby, for a garage, for a view, for its potential, for its value, for its location, for the weather, for a grand piano, for an art collection, for retirement, for an aging parent, for a new baby, for a returning college graduate, for an au pair, for a gazebo, for a yard, or for a cherished pet (the adjoining neighbor was the dog's sitter).

Choosey? You bet and with good reason. A home is more than a simple investment - it's where you live your life! Whatever the compelling reason for purchasing or selling a home, the motivation is uniquely yours and it's always the right choice. You may have one reason or you may have many. Either way, my job is to help you clarify and achieve those goals to the best of my ability. Listening to your concerns - without judgement - is part of the process. Assuring your sense of comfort and understanding my responsibility to 'get it right' is as important to me as it is to you. I look forward to working with you.

And thanks Tom, for service above and beyond. I'll never shop for sporting goods anywhere else but Montclair Sports.

Now can you fix the Fast Track lanes on the Bay Bridge?

What's Coming?

Anian Tunney has just listed 57 Lincoln Avenue, near Crocker Park. This exceptional Normandy-styled home features 5bdrms/5++bths, elegant living and dining rooms, stunning kitchen leading to inviting stone patio and beautiful tiered gardens, au pair/guest suite down and indoor/outdoor children's play area. This truly beautiful home in the heart of Piedmont is pitch perfect! Shown by appointment only! Price: $3,450,000 www.grubbco.com

Mindy Scott's Traditional listing at 139 Waldo Avenue sits on one of Piedmont's most coveted blocks, offering instant community and a fabulous central Piedmont location. Featuring 4+bdrms/3bths, elegant formal rooms and a charming, open kitchen; this classic home is priced at $1,995,000. Open Sunday 2-4:30pm. www.grubbco.com

Don't miss Liz Dickson's wonderful new listing at 341 El Cerrito Avenue in Central Piedmont. Just steps from the Recreation Center, the Community Pool and the Piedmont Middle and High Schools, this charming and inviting home has been completely rebuilt from stem to stern and is turn-key ready! Featuring 3bdrms/2.5bths, study, large kitchen/family room, open floor plan, sun filled spaces and a view of Mount Tamalpais, this is a surprisingly spacious home that lives big! Thanks to local Piedmont contractor Frank Silver and his wife, Paula,this home's thoughtful renovation was truly a "labor of love"!
Price: $1,695,000. Open Sunday 2-4:30pm. www.grubbco.com

(Good news! The Silvers work on other people's projects as well! Franks and Paula can be reached at: www.fmsprojectsinc.com )

What's Pending?

Debra Dryden's beautiful and magnificent listing on Monte Avenue never officially made it to the open market before receiving two hotly contested offers, putting it into "pending" status immediately. This is a prime example of qualified buyers recognizing value in this marketplace and acting on their good instincts.

Good homes will always find ready, willing and able buyers!

Don't forget these good values still waiting to find their buyers and open to your offer: 633 Moraga Avenue - $1,195,000, 450 Hampton Road - $1, 295,000, 58 Crest Road - $2,038,888, 125 Estates Drive - $1,349,000 and 204 Hillside Avenue - $1,900,000.

What's Happening?

The availability of Jumbo Loans (those loans over the current conforming loan limit of $625,500) are returning to the marketplace and that's good news for those of us living in higher end markets such as Piedmont, Crocker Highlands, Rockridge, Montclair, Claremont and Berkeley and those of you wishing to buy. (As an aside, these higher-end neighborhoods have remained relatively stable in the face of softening values in many surrounding areas.)

While I often recommend working with an experienced mortgage broker to secure a loan, these newer Jumbo Loans are more likely to originate through private banking via Bank of America, Wells Fargo and First Republic Bank. It may be well worth a phone call to your local banker to see if you qualify for these higher purchase or home equity loans!

What's Fun!

Maybe it's just me, but I'm thrilled when the kids go back to school and I can resume my schedule which includes walking with friends, my husband, or our black Labrador, Buck. It isn't fancy, but it's fun connecting with others and getting a bit of exercise along the way.

This morning, my friends and I took our dogs and walked the Lafayette Reservoir. Last night, it was the hills of Piedmont and on Sunday, the trails above Skyline Boulevard. With days (and evenings) as warm as these, there's no good excuse not to take advantage of our stunning scenery.

The Piedmont Plug!

Having sung the praises of Tom Revelli of Montclair Sports above, it's only fair to give credit where credit is due. Montclair Sports offers both purchases and rentals of ski and snowboarding equipment, but it is also clear, they offer much more than the latest merchandise of every kind-they offer personal service!

In a world of corporate mega stores that have no accountability and whose employees have no experience with the product they sell, it's comforting to know that Tom stands behind his products, his staff and his store. Montclair Sports is a full service sporting good store, located at 1970 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94611 and is open seven days a week! 510-339-9313 or montclairsports@sbcglobal.net.

See you next week!

THANKS FOR READING!

For more information about any of the properties or events listed above, please call me at (510) 339-0400 x264, or simply email me at jgardner@grubbco.com. I'd love to share my real estate tips and my experience in the Piedmont community with you!

Feel free to visit my website at JulieGardner.com for more information as well.

The Piedmont Perspective, A Return to Optimism, January 11, 2009

What's New?

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were joyfully spent with family and friends and that the new year brings you good health and prosperity. I am really looking forward to what 2009 has to offer and happily, I am not alone! There's a tangible return to optimism.

Here's what one previously cautious reader had to say . . .

"Julie, still enjoying your updates . . . and still scared about what lies ahead. Meanwhile, guess what? We're in escrow to buy a place . . . (Yeah, I know; I don't listen to my own advice.) It's a real dump, the classic fixer-upper but it's got what you guys call "great bones." And it's in a nice part of the city . . .

Our logic for taking the plunge? We're looking to live in the property for at least five to ten years, this will be our home and we were able to get a good price from a very motivated seller. Plus, the ridiculously low interest rates these days made it incredibly affordable! Even adding a homeowner's line to the monthly mortgage, we're only going to be paying a few bucks more than we now do for rent."

Wait, it gets better. Charles goes on to say . . .

"I don't have any data to support my hunch, but my opinion - and it's only my opinion - is that more folks around the country are going to get lured back into the market because of increased affordability as well as the low interest rates. That's not to say housing prices won't continue to slip but hopefully, we're approaching the turning point. Six months from now, I'll know whether I was right or simply offering another useless opinion."

Hey Charles, I think your opinion is right on the money! Furthermore, I think that those of you who step in and take advantage of today's market are going to be well rewarded down the line.

Congratulations Charles on seeing the upside potential of our current real estate market and thanks for your revised forecast and optimistic viewpoint. Please keep me posted.

What's Coming?

Piedmont currently has 14 properties on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and here are several new listings expecting to surface in the next few months: a fully renovated Beauty in the center of town, a recently remodeled home near Wildwood Elementary, a classic Brick Georgian Colonial on Tyson Lake, an impressive Contemporary on Indian Gulch, a sweet Mediterranean off Mountain Avenue, a charming Spanish style home with room to grow on Pala Avenue in Central Piedmont,a wonderful Traditional on one of the best streets in town and a Smaller Home across from Dracena Park. Stay tuned!

In the immediate future, Mindy Scott has listed 139 Waldo Avenue, coming to the market this weekend. This beautiful home features a traditional floor plan with four bedrooms and an office upstairs, an updated kitchen/family room and gracious formal living and dining rooms. Bring your central Piedmont buyers to this elegant and lovely Traditional. Price: $1,995,000. www.grubbco.com

There is also a new Mid-Century listing at 816 Blair Avenue. This 3bdrm/3bth home with bonus space down is priced at $1,198,000.

While in Oakland/Berkeley, Bebe McRae brings several wonderful properties to the market, beginning with 1328 Bay View Place - a Historic Craftsman, never before on the market with stellar views and great bones; 1020 Keeler Avenue - a one-of-a-kind Baronial Villa Compound with adjacent lot and charming cottage; and 535 Cragmont Avenue - a Mid-Century Jewel, custom built for its owner, offering splendid Bay views!

Anne Feste has just listed 1294 Holman Avenue in Crocker Highlands, previewing on Sunday, January 11! This fantastic 3bdrm/2bth Mediterranean features stunning details, beautiful marble bath and IPE Brazilian outdoor deck. Close to coffee, shops, and the new-new gourmet ghetto on Park Boulevard! Price: $850,000. www.grubbco.com

Finally, the Landmark Turn-of-the-Century home on Bonita Avenue has been reduced to $2,000,000 which represents a substantial price reduction from its starting point of $3,500,000, signaling very motivated sellers! This home is in need of extensive TLC but provides an opportunity to own a piece of history.

What a great way to bring in the New Year!

What's Pending?

Speaking of buyers who stepped in and capitalized on the market, the exceptional Cape Cod Traditional on Sheridan Avenue went into contract over the holidays and is now pending. I had the distinct pleasure of representing the buyers in this purchase which resulted in a mutually successful transaction for all parties involved! List price: $4,200,000.

Now how can I help you?

What's Happening?

As Charles pointed out above, mortgage rates are "ridiculously low."

Here's what Roger Smith of LaSalle Financial has to say about the current mortgage opportunities: "The first quarter of 2009 should bring historically low interest rates for those who are well-qualified and for those with good equity in their current homes. 'Stimulus' money is going to be available for both new purchases and for refinancing alike - especially at conforming rates. We may see rates as low as the mid-fours in the next several months." (Wow!)

Be advised that interest rates are changing daily (almost hourly) so connect with an experienced mortgage broker sooner rather than later, and develop a strong relationship. Roger is just one of many brokers at LaSalle Financial who can be reached at
(510) 339-4300 or at: www.lasallefinance.com.

For a more indepth analysis of the mortgage picture go to:
http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=16285436>1=35000

What's Fun!

While my auditioning days are long behind me, my love for dance never wanes (although the 80's boogying around the house embarrasses the heck out of my kids).

A few months ago I happened upon a salsa class in Emeryville taught by salsa pros, Serena and Nick and was instantly hooked - the music, the beat, the movement - one, two, three (pause) one, two, three (pause). As it happens, salsa is fairly easy to learn (especially for the followers). Throw in a few spins and you'll look like a true professional - or not - but who cares? It sure beats the treadmill or spin class!

Join me on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm near the Allegra Ballroom (I'll drive). Give Serena and Nick a call at 415-608-6180 or 510-207-4289. They are also available for private lessons, workshops or parties. www.salsavalet000.com. Hmm . . . a summer salsa series sounds like fun!

Start now and you'll have the basics for the three-day SF/Bay Area Salsa Rueda Festival, February 20-22 at the Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco. There will be instructions, classes, demonstrations and of course, lots of dancing for all levels! For more information, go to: www.salsarudeafestival.com

The Piedmont Plug!

So you didn't send out Christmas cards this year (me neither) but it's not too late to still reach out to family, friends and business associates via a New Year's Card, or how about a Valentine's greeting?

Leslie Bond and Marcia Redford of Printed Affair, will happily assist you in designing a personalized salutation, a custom invitation or a moving announcement as need be. Printed Affair can be found at 460 Boulevard Way at Grand Avenue in Oakland and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am until 4pm and on Saturday by appointment. This unique neighborhood studio is a homegrown Piedmont asset and they are offering you a 20% discount when you mention The Perspective!

To reach Leslie or Marcia, go to printaffair@sbcglobal.net or www.PrintedAffiair.com. You can also reach them the old-fashioned way at 510-654-9903. And don't forget the personalized stationary!

See you in two weeks!

THANKS FOR READING!

For more information about any of the properties or events listed above, please call me at (510) 339-0400 x264, or simply email me a jgardner@grubbco.com. I'd love to share my real estate tips and my experience in the Piedmont community with you!

Feel free to visit my website at JulieGardner.com for more information as well.