by Mary Pope-Handy | Sep 4, 2024 | Alameda, Older & Historic Homes
Alameda is a charming island city in the San Francisco Bay next to Oakland and just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. I’ve visited a few times and love so many things about it that I want to say a few words about the place, even though it’s not...
by Clair Handy, Mary Pope-Handy | Feb 16, 2024 | Mid Century, Neighborhoods, Older & Historic Homes, Santa Clara County (all)
Stanford real estate is among the priciest in Silicon Valley. With a world class university and equally well renowned hospital on site, there’s no shortage of demand for housing of every kind. Technically, Stanford, CA is a census-designated place, an...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | May 15, 2023 | Home Improvement, Older & Historic Homes, Safety
What is a cripple wall? If you are buying or selling real estate in Silicon Valley, you most likely have seen a seller questionnaire asking if the house has a cripple wall, and if so, has it been reinforced. Most people have no idea what it is, let alone if they have...
