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Berkeley's BESO program is changing in 2026, are you ready?

Berkeley BESO Program Updates for 2026 The City of Berkeley is updating their BESO (Building Emission Saving Ordinance) program, and the changes will be effective January 1, 2026. This is a summary of the changes that sellers and Realtors need to keep in mind. Time of Listing Previously, BESO required a Home Energy Score at time of sale,...

"FPE" panels are known to catch fire unexpectedly, but maybe adding a "no smoking" label is a polite way to ask it not to??

Are you ready?

Was Berkeley’s M4.3 Earthquake a Wakeup Call? Monday's magnitude 4.3 earthquake in Berkeley was a literal wakeup call for many, but could it also serve as a figurative wakeup call? The cluster of small aftershocks after the Monday morning quake have cause some to worry that they could portend "The Big One." The most recent large earthquake on t...

Two pennies, from the year the house was built, were glued into the mudsill. They don't look original, but still a cool thing to see in a crawl space!

More switch madness, do electricians get paid by the switch?

Normally we find socks behind the washer, this time we found an Apple Watch too... The tenant should have a nice surprise when they come home!

On the anniversary of the 1989 Earthquake, are you ready for the next one?

Bay Area Leaders Mark Loma Prieta Anniversary With Push for Federal Earthquake Safety | KQED On the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, Bay Area leaders called for the passage of an earthquake safety bill introduced by Rep. Kevin Mullin.

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Cool inlay from a 1908 home in Berkeley