Page 20 East Bay Homes - Winter 2021
Many are choosing to invest in their nests Kitchens, patios, fire pits, pools, finished basements and home offices are in top demand these days This is a fairly typical kitchen renovation, by modern standards: white cabinets, open space, center island with pendant lights, stainless steel appliances and white subway-tile backsplash.
BY CHRIST Y NADALIN
cnadalin@eastbaymediagroup.com
In real estate, Covid has changed a lot — buyers are fleeing cities and our coastal communities are a popular landing spot, driving up prices and creating a sellers market, at the same time that low interest rates are allowing many homeowners to refinance and take on home renovations. For those whose industry and income have not been negatively impacted by the pandemic, much of the money saved on travel, entertainment and dining out has been reallocated to home improvements and enhance-
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