January Real Estate Update
Hello!
We hope you had a fabulous holiday season and found happiness, peace, and rejuvenation.
Just one week into the new year, the Los Angeles Fires began. This has weighed on us heavily as we watch and learn of the devestation this disaster continues to bring upon so many in the Los Angeles area. Our thoughts go out to all of those who have been affected. What can we do to help? Following are some organizations to consider donating to:
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is a nonprofit organization specializing in disaster relief to provide meals to victims, firefighters, first responders and volunteers. The organization has provided more than 28 million restaurant-quality meals across the country and around the world. Click here to learn more.
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides vital equipment for firefighters and funds programs that are critical to help the agency continue to protect communities and save lives. Click here to learn more.
Red Cross
Since 1881 Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies. Click here to learn more.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations to distribute food and other essentials to those displaced by the wildfires with meals. Click here to learn more.
We can only wish for these fires to come to an end as quickly as possible. We are grateful to the first responders as they continue to battle these fires.
Kindly,
Maria, Corey, Anita and Carla
East Bay Headlines
January 13 - 17, 2025
What You May Have Missed This Week:
Weather shifting gears after unusually warm temperatures
Some allowed to return home as Palisades, Eaton fires ease
Recalled Oakland Mayor indicted on federal bribery charges
Cities may ban wood fences, vegetation near homes
New leadership for Contra Costa Board of Supervisors
Community
Bay Area weather shifting gears after unusually warm temperatures
“January has been unusually sunny across the Bay Area, but a shift in the weather is expected Saturday and Sunday."
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Some in Palisades, Eaton fire areas allowed to return home as winds subside, containment up
“Containment of the Eaton and Palisades fires continued to gradually increase on Thursday, Jan. 16, as weakening offshore winds helped firefighters make bigger gains."
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Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted on federal bribery charges
“Federal law enforcement officials held a news conference Friday morning to release details about a grand jury indictment of Oakland’s former mayor, Sheng Thao."
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East Bay cities consider banning vegetation, wood fences within 5 feet of homes to reduce fire risks
“Homeowners in Moraga and Orinda could soon be subject to some of the most stringent defensible space rules in the country."
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New Leadership and Historic Milestones for Board of Supervisors
“The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors convened its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday at the County Administration Building, ushering in a new era of County leadership and milestones."
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Mezcal-focused bar, Thai brunch spot and new pizzeria among recent openings
“A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond."
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Development
Increased Plans Revealed for 1001 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette
“New renderings have been revealed ahead of the design review meeting for 1001-1009 Oak Hill Road in Lafayette."
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Oakland Roots Releases Plans for Howard Terminal Soccer Stadium
“Oakland Roots has released plans for a potential new soccer stadium to rise on Howard Terminal along the Oakland Estuary."
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Miscellaneous
Months early, spring has arrived in Tahoe
“...With a holiday weekend approaching, the forecast for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada really hasn’t changed all that much since New Year’s Day."
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Mortgage Rates Surpass Seven Percent
“Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week and crossed seven percent for the first time since May of 2024. The underlying strength of the economy is contributing to this increase in rates."
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