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You Have To Try These Bay Area Food Trucks
There's something about getting a bite from a food truck that just hits different. From Mexican to Filipino to Indian and everything in between, these speedy eats around the Bay never disappoint. And lucky for you, there's hella of them to choose from. Dig in!
Best Dog-Friendly Spots and Activities For You and Your Pup(s) In The Bay Area
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? If you did, please keep them out and in public because we love those cute little furry creatures. But if there’s one thing we can’t stand, it’s that sad look in your little buddy’s eyes every time you have to leave them at home, so we made a guide on dog-friendly spots and activities for you and your pup (or pups) to enjoy!
The Best Bay Area Flower Shops
Whatever the occasion, V-Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, or even just a Tuesday, flowers are never a bad move. Show your loved ones (and yourself, of course!) that you care with a fresh-cut bundle of flowers from these local flower shops.
Where to Watch the Sunset and See the Stars in the Bay Area
Once in a blue moon, meteor showers, super moons, and shooting stars pay us earthlings a quick visit. Whether you're into the astrological significance (hey, Age of Aquarius), you're a space aficionado, or you just want to get starry-eyed, call up your friends or that special someone you've been meaning to take out on a date and get to a sweet vantage point to check it out.
Best Rooftop Bars in San Francisco
In case you haven't noticed, there's no shortage of high-quality watering holes in the Bay Area. What can we say? As a region, we like to get a little lubricated every now and then. But that doesn't give any of us an excuse to keep going to the same ol' neighborhood bar every weekend. So, in an attempt to keep the Bay's drinking game interesting, we bring you the best rooftop spots that will quite literally elevate your bar crawl - no matter which side of the Bay you happen to drink on. Stay high.
Chocolate Lovers' Guide to the Bay
Let’s face it - the Bay Area is a chocolate lover’s paradise. Every city and neighborhood has a chocolate scene of its own, and you may be wondering where to start. The fact of the matter is you can’t go wrong! Here’s our guide to the chocolatiest spots the Bay has to offer.
Support Bay Area LGBTQ+ Businesses
Pride isn't just an event that happens once a year--it's about supporting the queer community all year long. Lucky for us, we've got an amazing variety of queer-owned businesses here in the Bay Area. And we want to share some of them with you! We've got you covered from restaurants, shops, entertainment, and any other establishments in between so get ready to take a trip around the Bay Area in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Women Led Bands From The Bay Area
Who runs the world? That's right: grrrls. For Women's History Month, i’m highlighting the Bay Area's most beloved frontwomen and nonbinary musicians, bringing that raw femme edge to our rich local music scene. Live shows are still a ways out, but these artists' streaming pages will have to hold you over for now — gotta practice those lyrics for crowd-screaming season to eventually come back. This one goes out to all of our trail-blazing, bass-hitting, genre-defying leading ladies: Happy Women's History Month!
10 Statistics About The California Real Estate Market in 2021
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in California in 2021, you can never be too knowledgeable about real estate market trends to help you make the best decision. Take a look at these statistics about the real estate market in California in 2021!
Guide to Dim Sum in The Bay Area
Mini culture-slash-history lesson: two essential components of Chinese tradition are Yum Cha (drink tea) and Dim Sum (touch heart). The roots of both customs can be traced to the Silk Road, a crucial series of trade routes that connected the East and the West and allowed a cultural and material exchange for centuries. Traders traversed the Silk Road routes with spices, materials, livestock, and goods for months at a time, periodically stopping to rest at teahouses along the route. Those teahouses offered small, bite-sized snacks to visitors -- in other words, dim sum.
Support Bay Area Black Owned Businesses
Where and how you choose to spend your money makes a difference, so while donating, protesting, and petitioning are all great efforts, buying from Black-owned businesses is also a surefire way to support the community directly. Grab a coffee, a sweet, or a bite to eat from one of these spots, and maybe even pair it with a movie, show, podcast, or book on Black lives + antiracism to really kick off Black History Month.
2021 Price Data For Single Family Homes in San Francisco
The real estate market has never been this tumultuous in our lifetimes, and buying and selling in California adds another variable to the mix. As of 2021, the median sale price for a single-family residence in San Francisco is $1.81 million. That’s up 6.5% from last year!
Best Bookstores in The Bay Area
If you're needing a little break from reality, it's time to get familiar with your local bookstores. There are tons of adventures just waiting for you to join in. And the best part: you can bring them anywhere you go! Treat yourself to a new adventure, and grab a book from one of our favorite bookstores (online or IRL).
Plant Nurseries in The Bay Area
As we hang out inside for another round of shutdowns, it's ever-important to enjoy your home base. From baby succulents to home-grown herbs to sassy Pothos to the vibrant pots they live in – enliven your space with some leafy friends (without breaking the bank) from these affordable plant nurseries/shops around the Bay!
Adopt Don't Shop – Best Animal Shelters in the Bay Area
Your future best friend is waiting to meet you! What better companion to curl up with at home, bring out with the crew, hit the beach with... or anything, really. Adopt, don't shop, and give your new bestie the home of their dreams.
How To Spring Clean Your Home Before You List It
Whether you’re listing your home for sale in the Bay Area, creating some short-term rental posts, or just want a fresh start for spring, you’ve come to the right place. If you have bad photos, lots of clutter, and a messy home, you’re going to get a lot fewer showings and make a poor impression on those who do decide to tour.
Best Mac n Cheese, Grilled Cheese, Cheese Wheels and Wedges in the Bay Area
Wondering where to get your cheese fix in San Francisco? It’s not hard. Not to be cheesy, but... just kidding. No cheese puns here – just straight-up delicious restaurants in the Bay Area that know how to do cheese right. I’m talking mac n cheese, grilled cheese, and the simple (yet effective) Bay Area-made cheese wheels and wedges to bring on your next picnic. Now let's get that cheddar!
This Week’s Top Properties For Sale in The Bay Area
Did you know that springtime is the most popular time to buy real estate? So, if you’ve been searching for a great deal on a new home in San Francisco, you’re not alone. That means you have to stay on top of all the latest “For Sale” signs to make sure you’re the first one to make an offer.
What Does It Mean If A Listing Is Contingent Or Pending?
As you embark on your search for your dream house, you may come across a few listings you’d like to tour that are marked as contingent or pending. What do these terms mean? What if you find the perfect house that’s contingent or pending? Can you still submit an offer?
How To Get Into Real Estate
Whether you’re looking for a career change, to establish a form of passive income, or to transition your current skill set into a new industry, real estate is a great choice! You may be asking yourself, “How do I get into real estate?” or wondering whether you need a real estate license to work in the industry. I’m here to answer some of these questions.