On the Road: Land of Lakes

We’re so excited to be back on the road! This week, Kevin and I are visiting northern Minnesota and Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in North America — and the world. As you may already know, Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, and folks around here take a lot of pride in their bodies of water. We enjoyed a chance to get to know some of them and learn more about this region at the northern edge of the United States.

Chic's Picks: Back on the Market!

These houses were previously pending, but opportunity is knocking again!

183 Hamwood Ter

Mountain View, CA 94043

3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 1,612 sqft | $1.498M

Open House - Sat 9/25, 1:00-4:30pm

25295 Soquel San Jose Rd

Los Gatos, CA 95033

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3,030 sqft | $1.7M

14141 Sobey Rd

Saratoga, CA 95070

5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,039 sqft | $3.425M

Geek's Number Talk: The Equinox Cometh

The fall — or autumnal — equinox arrives in the Northern Hemisphere at precisely 12:20pm PDT today, September 22. But the celestial event occurs at the same moment worldwide, when the Sun crosses an imaginary extension of our equator as the Earth tilts on its axis.

So what are  you doing during the lunch hour on Hump Day? Want to have an equinox party? 

Chic vs. Geek: Autumn or Fall?

This Wednesday, we celebrate the beginning of autumn — or fall — when the weather begins to chill and colors begin to turn. So what’s your favorite part of the season?

CHIC (PEARL)

I love everything about autumn, but my favorite thing has to be kicking up a pile of red, yellow, orange-y brown leaves and hearing them snap, crackle, and pop underneath my feet. It makes me feel like a kid again, even just for a moment, and you can’t trade that for anything.

GEEK (KEVIN)

I cannot tell a lie. I live for pumpkin spice. Lattes, muffins, waffles, milkshakes. I will literally try anything with that precious taste that’s not quite pumpkin, not super spicy, and all things delicious. Of course, this obsession has a bad effect on my health, so I have to learn to control the urge.

Weekly Gratitude: Diversity

We love living and working in the Bay Area, with so many cultures coming together and sharing celebrations year round. Wishing you a Happy Mexican Independence Day and Latinx Heritage Month!