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East Bay Realtor

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East Bay Living

The value of your home exceeds that of the structure and the land it occupies -- location is everything! Here in the East Bay, we enjoy many local treasures that boost our property values while enhancing our quality of life.

Thousand Oaks Ablaze with Blossoms

February 14, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

Thousand Oaks Ablaze with Blossoms

I always love driving down Thousand Oaks Blvd, but right now, and for the next few weeks, it is a rare treat indeed, as brilliantly blooming plum trees frame the gorgeous homes along the boulevard. This image was taken near Great Stone Face Park (at … [Read more...] about Thousand Oaks Ablaze with Blossoms

Why You Should Build that Backyard Cottage

February 6, 2018 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

Why You Should Build that Backyard Cottage

Berkeley says it's OK!? Can’t you imagine your mother’s voice: “Just because Timmy jumped off a cliff, does that mean you should jump off a cliff too?” We all feel tempted to do what we see others doing, but at the same time, we’re afraid those … [Read more...] about Why You Should Build that Backyard Cottage

Monarchs thrive in the East Bay

November 13, 2017 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

Monarchs thrive in the East Bay

East Bay living means more sunshine, more garden space...and more butterflies! These monarch caterpillars are feasting on the milkweed in my back yard, getting ready to build their brilliant green chrysalises. … [Read more...] about Monarchs thrive in the East Bay

Lake Merritt Love Letter

October 24, 2016 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

Lake Merritt Love Letter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbI6CVaNZDI&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...] about Lake Merritt Love Letter

A living privacy screen that bears tasty fruit

September 19, 2016 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

A living privacy screen that bears tasty fruit

Every morning at this time of year, as I return from my run, I stop to pick up the newly fallen harvest from the pineapple guavas that grow in my front yard. I planted them about 10 years ago as a privacy screen, to shelter my line of sight from an … [Read more...] about A living privacy screen that bears tasty fruit

Berkeley ranked #8: Best places to live

September 8, 2016 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

Berkeley ranked #8: Best places to live

One more reason why it's smart to invest in Berkeley real estate: The city review website Niche recently ranked America’s best cities to live in, based on crime statistics, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities. … [Read more...] about Berkeley ranked #8: Best places to live

The “Catio”

April 1, 2016 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

The “Catio”

  When I took a welding class at The Crucible, my first project was to design and build a cat-landing, at the same elevation as my raised floor diaphragm, that would allow me to install a cat door directly into the exterior wall of my … [Read more...] about The “Catio”

From the couch to the finish line

February 29, 2016 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

From the couch to the finish line

When my friend told me she was going to get in shape using an iPhone app called "Couch to 5K," I laughed. Then I checked it out -- and bought it. Now, I'm no slouch in the fitness department, having spent many years as a martial artist and tango … [Read more...] about From the couch to the finish line

How to Make a Woman Love You Forever

February 22, 2016 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

How to Make a Woman Love You Forever

Last year, I photographed the Magical Living Fence on Capistrano Avenue in Berkeley. At that time, the homeowner invited me to come back after February 14, because every year on Valentine's Day he buys flowers for his wife -- living flowers, that he … [Read more...] about How to Make a Woman Love You Forever

When Turkeys Go Bad

November 4, 2015 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

When Turkeys Go Bad

  I'm still laughing. I followed a link to an NPR piece about turkeys in Albany, which has some nice footage of the local flock sashaying through somebody's front yard. But you must scroll down to Sacramento TV producer Duffy Kelly's … [Read more...] about When Turkeys Go Bad

DIY Midcentury Wooden Planters

October 14, 2015 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

I have a South-facing wall that was just crying out for tomato planters. Since the wall is along a fairly narrow walkway and I couldn't find pre-manufactured planters of the right dimensions, I decided to build my own. I chose yellow cedar slats, … [Read more...] about DIY Midcentury Wooden Planters

DIY stock tank veggie planter

August 1, 2015 By Holly Rose Filed Under: East Bay Living

DIY stock tank veggie planter

When my husband and I remodeled and expanded our home last year, my beloved rear garden was sacrificed in favor of a large new patio, hot tub, and other professional landscaping. This meant that this spring,  I needed to get busy installing some … [Read more...] about DIY stock tank veggie planter

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Holly RoseHello, I’m Holly Rose. I help people buy and sell homes in the East Bay. I specialize in fine old homes with interesting or historically significant architecture.

I have been a top-ranked residential Realtor for 25+ years. I am deeply connected to our local community, and I love my work. Most of my clients come to me through word-of-mouth referral. Let’s talk.

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