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The Tri-Valley’s Coyote Hills Regional Park

Has anyone heard of Coyote Hills?  My wife and son took a guided hike recently through this area that is close-by, but seemed so remote.  The hike was through the Coyote Hills Regional Park.  The park was only about a 50 minute drive in traffic from our home in the Tri-Valley.  Once they were there, however, they felt a million miles away.

Coyote Hills terrain consists of vast marshlands and rolling grassy hills.  Visitor activities include hiking, bicycling, bird watching, nature exploration, picnicking, and much more.  There are naturalists on staff at this park, and they offer programs for the public and organized groups like guided hikes and field trips.  My wife and son were lucky enough to be invited on a sunset, naturalist-guided hike, with the hike starting at 7PM. 

The group met at the Visitor Center, a building that has Read more

Danville, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Livermore Farmer’s Markets are in Full Swing

One of the best parts about this time of the year is the opportunity to attend a local Farmer’s Market.  Fortunately, the Tri-Valley area boasts four phenomenal locations to get your fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, enjoy live music, and great family fun. Danville, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Livermore all play host to Farmer’s Markets on each Saturday of the week.   Come out and support some of the local growers.

Search for the Best Tri-Valley Gas Prices

Part of my job as a Realtor is to bring clients around the Tri-Valley area to look for possible homes. This means that I am constantly driving. And driving means GAS. Here is a great site that will help you and yours potentially save money by identifying the best Tri-Valley gas prices in the area.

Water Rationing 101 for the East Bay

Do you enjoy washing your own car?  How about hosing off your driveway or sidewalk just to see it gleam?  Or maybe you are the neighbor who takes pride in having the greenest lawn in the subdivision.  Well, those days are going to be over for at least the short term.  Mandatory water rationing is on its way for East Bay residents. 

10 Tips for a Healthier Tri-Valley Home

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in some US homes is two to five times more polluted than outdoor air.  Pollutants can be generated from a variety of items-cigarette smoke, too-high levels of carbon monoxide, cooking residue, pet dander, radon, dust, and mold spores.  And the fact that homes are generally closed tight during winter months can aggravate the problem with little to no fresh air from the outdoors.

Here is a checklist of the 10 Tips that your family can use for a healthier home.

1. Keep windows open to gain a flow of fresh air.
2. Vent cook-tops to the outside and use the exhaust fan while cooking.
3. Discard all unnecessary household hazardous waste and chemicals to the appropriate locations. If you do store containers, make sure they are sealed tightly.
4. Make sure all required rooms have smoke detectors
5. Consider purchasing carbon monoxide detectors.
6. Regularly vacuum or clean carpets, rugs, cloth furniture, drapes, bed comforters and blankets.
7. Don’t forget to change your air intake filters (furnace filters). Consider getting filters that help reduce allergens.
8. Have the gas supply company check your entire home for possible leaks.
9. Make sure to keep showers, bathtubs, sinks and toilets caulked, grouted (if applicable) and sealed. 
10. Having a home or termite (pest) inspection periodically can help identify current issues and prevent future problems from arising.

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