According to a recently released report by Henley & Partners on the world’s wealthiest cities, the Bay Area boasts more billionaires than any metropolitan area in the world. And we’re number two in millionaires. Check out the report to get all the numbers.
They say you can’t take it with you, but that doesn’t apply to moving. Some things can come along on the ride, and some things are in it for the long haul with your current home. So what stays and what goes?
A good rule of thumb is anything custom or built into the home is going to stay when you move, no matter how attached you are to it. The exception is large appliances like a fridge or a custom electric fireplace. Just be clear with the buyer about your intentions. The same goes for landscaping like trees, bushes, lawns, and garden structures. But you can probably take that potted succulent you’ve managed to keep alive since college!
My rule of thumb is take everything that isn’t nailed down or unique to the home, because you never know if you’re going to miss it. So yes, commandeer all the major appliances, furniture, hardware, cabinets, tables, and TV wall mounts. And if you can’t decide on a certain item, just keep it. You can always sell it at a garage sale if you can’t use it in your new home. Just listen to Pearl and set ground rules up front with the buyer.
My dear friends Jiwon and Crystal recently welcomed new additions to their families. Both moms and their babies are healthy and happy and ready to celebrate Mothers Day!
A new study takes a look at the value of higher education by exploring the rate of return from four-year universities and community colleges. As you’d expect, a degree from Stanford will pay for itself. But for low and moderate income students, San José State and De Anza College are viable options. The Mercury News has more.
My friend left a special package at our front door. And what was inside? A giant cookie from her trip to New York City, which I’m sure was only 3,000 calories or so. I had to destroy the evidence so nobody will ever know about this sweet gift! (Except you, of course.)
