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Celebrity Homes Curry Scores Big with Each New Home Purchase

BY LYNNE FRENCH, WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE

Stephen Curry, one of my favorite basketball players, is a serial East Bay home buyer. The first one he and wife Ayesha purchased was a loft penthouse at the Ellington at 222 Broadway in Oakland. The three-bedroom, 3½-bath home had 2,084 sq. ft. Building amenities at the Ellington include concierge services, a fitness center and a rooftop swimming pool. Monthly HOA dues were $738, which included parking. They only lived there for a couple of years and sold it in 2013 for $1.695 million.

In 2013, they bought a Spanish-style home tucked among 100-year-old oaks in Orinda. Less than a mile from town center, the home is very private and set behind a gate with lots of trees. The five-bedroom home features large windows and French doors throughout to bring the outside in. Soaring ceilings with exposed wood beams let in light and give the rooms a rustic charm. Built in 1960, the property underwent a major remodel in 2008.

The Curry family added their own touches while they were there. They remodeled the kitchen, equipping it with two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Miele dishwashers and a 60-inch Viking range. They turned the yard into an entertainer’s paradise with a swimming pool, waterfall, dining room, outdoor kitchen, bar with TV and putting green. Surprisingly, the most modest thing was the half-court basketball hoop in the driveway.

2611 Morgan Terr. Rd., Clayton Morgan Territory Unobstructed views Asking price of Mount Diablo from this 4 BR, 3 BA $1,195,000 country home set on 1.32 acres in rural Morgan Territory. Completely remodeled throughout. 3,300 sq. ft with bonus room , gourmet kitchen with Wolf stove, griddle and grill and sub-zero refrigerator and wine fridge. Sparkling pool, basketball sports court and room for horses with direct access to Mt. Diablo State Park. City water.

Ayesha and Stephen next moved to Walnut Creek, where they bought an 8,000 sq. ft. estate built in 2012. Set on an acre, the two-story Mediterranean mansion has a gated motor court and a formal courtyard entry. The open floor plan includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms and five fireplaces. A center-island kitchen is off the two-story foyer.

The lower level entertainment space is outfitted with a 2,200-bottle wine cellar and a media and billiard room. The master suite occupies a separate wing of the home.

A wide, covered patio houses a complete outdoor kitchen. Beyond the patio are the landscaped gardens and a separate casita for guests. The Currys paid $3.2 million but ended up selling it less than a year later for $2.94 million.

The Curry’s picked up their current Alamo home at a bargain price. The 10,000 sq. ft. estate was listed for $8 million, and they scored the 1.5-acre property for just $5.7 million. The mansion, built in 2004, is fully solar powered – no electric bills to worry about. The home has five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, a library and billiard room. Huge windows and sliders bring the landscaped grounds inside. Outside is an infinity-edge pool, a playground and big tree house.

Besides being a three-point phenom in basketball, Steph is showing a remarkable knack for real estate. Their net worth is estimated at $35 million.

With the Warriors moving to San Francisco and Ayesha opening a restaurant in the Millennium Tower, it’s hard to predict their next move. Maybe they’ll take their hearts to San Francisco.

Lynne French is the broker/owner of Windermere Lynne French & Associates, CalBRE #01122025. Contact her at (925) 672-8787, Lynne@LynneFrench.com, or stop in at 6200 Center St., Clayton.

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Wine Storage Ideas that Won’t Cause Headaches

BY JENNIFER LEISCHER “Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.” –Andre Simon, French-born wine merchant, gourmet, and prolific wine writer

A wine cellar, of any size, is a lovely luxury. If you like to drink wine, and more importantly, like to collect what you drink, you need somewhere to store your precious finds. Some cellars are wonderfully over-the-top, with custom racks, tumbled stone flooring, wrought-iron light fixtures, and comfortable seating arrangements where you are able to taste your vintage of choice in a civilized setting.

Some cellars are in the form of a built-in beverage cooler in your kitchen or living room wet bar, where the temperature is perfectly set and the bottles are close at hand. And some, well, some cellars are a little more rough around the edges: an entry coat closet, under the guest bedroom bed, or anywhere else in your home where it’s cool and tucked away. True wine enthusiasts know that the storage of wine is not to be taken lightly. Constant temperature, appropriate humidity levels, and a relatively dark environment are all very important storage factors for wine to age gracefully. A true wine cellar is quite the work of art from an architectural standpoint, but if you’re looking to incorporate a “cellar” somewhere in your home, less the hefty price tag of an excavation to add a basement to your home, here are a few decorative suggestions: Existing cabinetry

Consider transforming one or two existing cabinets in your kitchen, dining or living room into a functional storage space for wine. Many online retailers sell various sizes of prefabricated or custom built wine racks to fit just about any space to keep your wine organized, and safe and sound.

Look inside your walls

My husband and I just took on a wine cellar project, turning unused space under our staircase into something quite functional for our modest collection of wine. Our contractor created a cellar box, where we slid in prefabricated wine racks. A little bit of dry wall work was required, some decorative trim added, new cabinet doors with seeded glass panels installed…and voila! Not quite a “Design on a Dime” project but also not a project that took months and months to complete. The idea here is not necessarily to create a space under your

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stairs but rather to find unused space and create something custom and functional that works with the layout of your home.

Retail solutions

Wine cellars don’t have to be “built-in” to be effective. Many popular retailers have some really nice wine storage options available, including multi-functioning armoires, cabinets with diagonal wine racks and even free-standing bars that house not only your wine but other beverages as well.

Depending on the space you have available and the design of your home, finding a wine storage solution can be an interesting way to add a new piece of decorative and functional piece of furniture into your home.

Jennifer Leischer is the owner of J. Designs Interior Design based in Clayton. Contact her with questions, comments and suggestions at jenna@j-designs.com.

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Estate Planning Four Provisions People Forget to Include in Their Plan

BY JEFFREY HALL, ESQ.

Even if you’ve created an estate plan, are you sure you’ve included everything?

There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in a will or estate plan that can have a big impact on your family.

Alternate Beneficiaries

One of the most important things your estate plan should include is at least one alternative beneficiary in case the named beneficiary does not outlive you or is unable to claim under the will. If a will names a beneficiary who isn’t able to take possession of the property, your assets may pass as though you didn’t have a will at all. This means state law will determine who gets your property, not you. By providing an alternative beneficiary, you can make sure that the property goes where you want it to go.

Personal Possessions and Family Heirlooms

Not all heirlooms are worth a lot of money, but they may contain sentimental value. It is a good idea to be clear about which family members should get which items. You can write a list directly into your will, but this makes it difficult if you want to add or delete items. A personal property memorandum is a separate document that details which friends and family members get which personal property items.

In some states, if the document is referenced in the will, it is legally binding. Even if the document is not legally binding, it is helpful to leave instructions for your heirs to

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avoid confusion and bickering.

Digital Assets

We conduct business online more and more. What happens to these online assets and accounts after you die? There are some steps you can take to help your family deal with your digital property. You should make a list of all of your online accounts, including e-mail, financial accounts, Facebook, Mint, and anywhere else you conduct business online. Include your username and password for each account. Also, include access information for your digital devices, including smartphones and computers. And then you need to make sure the agent under your durable power of attorney and the personal representative named in your will have authority to deal with your online accounts.

Pets

Pets are beloved members of the family, but they can’t take care of themselves after you are gone. Consider naming a caretaker in your will and assign money so they can care for the pet. Be sure to name an alternative beneficiary as well. Some states allow you to set up a pet trust so the trustee can make regular payments to your pet’s caregiver to cover the pets needs.

Contact experienced Estate Planning Attorney Jeffrey Hall at 925-2309002, or visit his website at HallLawGroup.com to make sure your will and estate plan takes care of all your needs.

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A Lesson in Longevity Ruth Bancroft is Turning 109

September 2 marks Ruth Bancroft’s 109th birthday. Along with starting a world-renowned dry garden, Bancroft hits a milestone as she blows out 109 candles this year. Many of us at the Ruth Bancroft Garden are passionate about our work and support Ruth’s legacy because we’ve witnessed just how valuable gardening can be. Water conservation ranks high in our mission, but even more important is sharing the love of a lifestyle that can increase longevity and boost well-being.

Fresh air, sunshine, and beneficial dirt microbes - the physical benefits of gardening are easy to see - but there are also immense introspective gains that happen when you place your hands in the dirt. A study from the Journal

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of Therapeutic Horticulture following middle-aged women in New Zealand illustrates the psychological impact of gardening. The women in the study reported that they valued the internal satisfaction gained from spending time growing and tending to their flowers, trees, shrubs, and plants.

Participants explained that gardening was their way to reflect, problem solve, and retreat. They also reported that their hobby was a therapeutic tool for maintaining sanity in a stressful world, and it connected them to their past, present, and future.

Along with boosting happiness, gardening is something that can get passed down from generation to generation. This sentimental value makes a certain plant so much more than just a plant and is the reason Ruth’s Garden is such a special place for all who step foot on its paths. As the summer heat subsides, we invite you to explore the magic of the garden in the fall. If you feel inspired to do some gardening of your own, the nursery is packed with plants that will invoke joy and delight and offer a taste of the magical recipe that Ruth has found for a life of love and longevity.

Note: The garden and nursery will be open during construction of the new visitor & education center.

The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery is located at 1552 Bancroft Rd. in Walnut Creek.

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Property Insurance Options Insurance Advice for Investment Property Owners

BY JOE STOKELY

I recently invited Curt Bullock from Bullock Insurance Brokers to our office to offer insurance advice to investment property owners. Curt specializes in working with property managers and property investors in the insurance industry. In his discussion, he focused on the differences between being named “Additional Insured” or “Additional Interest.”

Landlord Policies and Additional Insureds When you have an investment property, you have a landlord policy. You need to add your property manager to that policy as an Additional Insured or an Additional Interest. As an Additional Interest, property managers will get a copy of the policy and you’ll be informed when it renews, cancels, or has any changes. As an Additional Insured, your property manager will have rights to that policy. We always recommend property managers be named an Additional Insured. It gives you and your property manager protection. There is liability coverage, so if someone gets hurt when your tenant is having a party and a lawsuit is filed, the property owner and the property manager will be covered.

If a property manager isn’t named as an Additional Insured, there will be competing legal interests, and that won’t be good. Property managers

represent owners. Because of that, the property manager should have the same rights to legal counsel and should be covered just like the property owner is. Your insurance policy as the owner should cover the manager and you. It’s a smarter way to protect yourself and your cash flow. You want to protect the relationship between owner and property manager, too.

Insurance Industry Norms This may seem like it should be normal in the insurance industry, but it isn’t necessarily. There are quite a few insurance companies that don’t do this. If you have a company that doesn’t name your property manager as an Additional Insured, find another insurance company. Don’t put anything at risk. As your insurance agents, we will look at your property and find the best company and policy for you.

If you have any questions about your insurance policy and how to name your property manager as an Additional Insured, please contact us at Stokley Properties.

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Auctions, Flea Markets & Garage Sales Sunday, September 3

Eric Zener’s “One” ($10,000-$15,000), a

Antiques Faire

superb example of the artist’s signature

The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the

swimming pool paintings. The auction

largest antiques show in Northern Cali-

features “Sunny Landscape” ($15,000-

fornia. Held on the 1st Sunday of every

$20,000) by Maurice Braun (1877-

month, the Faire boasts over 800 Dealer

1941), and works by other prominent

booths. All items are 20 years old or

early 20th Century Californians such as

older. Our faire is the ultimate place

Maurice Logan and Carl Sammons, as

to shop for vintage and antique home

well as a Leroy Neiman pencil draw-

decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry,

ing and Picasso’s lithograph, “Fumeur”

art, pottery, books & collectibles.

($1,000-$1,500). Rare treasures of fine

FREE parking & shuttles. Sorry, NO

crystal and glass from Steuben, Bac-

PETS per our Use Permit. Admission:

carat, Tiffany, Lalique, and Daum are

$15 (6-7:30am); $10 (7:30-9am); $5 (9am-

especially radiant in the early autumn

3pm). Free for children 15 and under

sunlight; a Tiffany Studios Favrile lamp

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Tuesday and Wednesday,

Steuben’s museum-quality Swan Bowl

September 5 & 6 September Annex Auction Auction will feature over 2,000 lots of property from a myriad of estates, 10AM – 5PM at 2701 Monarch Street, Alameda. www.michaans.com Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 Free Appraisal Event Michaan’s specialists offers free verbal appraisals on up to five items every Wednesday. If an item is too large to bring, feel free to bring a photograph.

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is $12,000-$15,000. September’s glitter-

Chinese artists, 10AM – 5PM , Main Gal-

Saturday and Sunday,

ing period jewelry includes Edwardian

lery, 2751 Todd Street, Alameda. www.

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and Victorian bracelets, an Art Deco star

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Treasure Island Flea Market

ruby ring ($4,000-$6,000) and a Belle Époque pearl and diamond ring ($500$700). Sparks of brilliant light fly from an estate diamond ring of more than three and a half carats ($18,000-$25,000).

Sterling silver highlights include Schofield’s famous “Baltimore Rose” flatware ($2,000-$3,000). Fine furniture ranges from Chinese rare Huanghuali and Zitan wood altar tables to Hans Wegner’s mid-century modern teak and woven

A Bay Area hallmark and Northern

Saturday, September 9

California’s largest monthly gathering

Jack of All Trades Market The new market is held every second Saturday and has quickly become a favorite place to shop local and meet the makers. The market is free and has unique items, live music, food and craft beer, and is dog friendly, 11AM – 5PM at historic Jack London Square in Oakland.

of artists, collectors, designers, crafters and food trucks. Held every last full weekend of the month. $3 entry and free parking, kids 12 & under free; pet friendly. 10AM – 4PM at Treasure Island, San Francisco. www.treasureislandflea. com

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cord dining chairs. The large selection

Saturday, September 9

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Michann’s Gallery Auction

books, prints, and memorabilia of excel-

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CCAR Calendar Contra Costa Association of Realtors® Education, Events & Meetings September 7 Paragon Basics, CCAR Computer Lab, 9-11am

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July Home Statistics CLAYTON Homes New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale Townhouse-Condo Attached New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale

CONCORD Homes New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale Townhouse-Condo Attached New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale

2016 2017 16 16 16 7 11 10 27 15 $744,859 $757,800 27 20 2016 2017 2 2 2 1 1 0 29 0 $540,000 0 2 2

LAFAYETTE Homes New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale Townhouse-Condo Attached New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale

Homes New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale Townhouse-Condo Attached New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale

2016 2017 36 34 22 30 23 30 31` 27 $1,519,196 $1,679,863 48 46 2016 2017 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 5 6

2016 2017 35 39 26 33 24 26 14 22 $759,696 $815,351 26 32 2016 2017 12 16 14 9 14 5 24 12 $515,871 $423,000 8 13

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2016 2017 71 64 40 50 56 42 17 32 $586,244 $679,561 91 77 2016 2017 25 10 12 11 12 14 12 14 $396,121 $$441,161 15 10

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2016 2017 150 140 105 118 97 88 26 19 $595,321 $624,033 157 114 2016 2017 47 44 37 34 21 27 17 15 $296,133 $306,759 44 23

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PLEASANT HILL Homes New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale Townhouse-Condo Attached New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale

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Homes New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale Townhouse-Condo Attached New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Average Sales Price Inventory of Homes for Sale

2016 2017 81 72 59 75 56 55 23 16 $1,040,554 $1,140,500 76 47 2016 2017 40 49 39 32 47 33 16 16 $569,583 $587,773 34 39

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