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Oakland Brew


When Jeff and Kersti first got together, they contemplated selling the Redwood Heights home and buying a house together.  After doing a little house hunting they realized Redwood Heights was a perfect place to stay.  They expanded their home, by adding a master bedroom suite and enlarged the kitchen \ Last year I met Jeff and Kersti at an open house and it  turned out they live around the corner from  me.  October was nearing, and after a nice chat,  they were kind enough to invite me to their Octoberfest, featuring Jeff’s home brew made with their homegrown hops.  Jeff has a passion for beer, so much so, he installed a brew room when they remodeled their home.

A year later,  Jeff’s hops were ready to harvest and I was invited over to see the buds that gives beer it’s bitter edge.  I am always inspired by homes that people create.  It is more than just the remodeled kitchens or furnishings, it’s about the way people transform their properties to fit their lifestyle and give them maximum enjoyment.

Speaking of beer, save the date for Oaktoberfest! October 9th, 11am- 6pm @Fruitvale and MacArthur. Red Oak is proud to be a sponsor of this neighborhood festival.  Come down to the Red Oak booth and visit me, I would love to  meet you and answer any real estate questions you might have.

Thanks Kersti and Jeff for showing me your gorgeous home and allowing me to have a glimpse of your life.

Hops ready to harvest in Redwood Heights

Hops ready to harvest in Redwood Heights

Jeff picks a bud to so off his harvest.

Jeff picks a bud to show off his harvest.

Perfect on the wall at Kersti and Jeff's home, I love this photograph taken during Prohibition!

Perfect on the wall at Kersti and Jeff's home, I love this photograph taken during Prohibition!

Cool set-up for all things beer!

Cool set-up for all things beer!

Got beer?

Got beer?

This kitchen remodel embraces color, vintage details and has many green features.  I love the island countertop made out of color concrete handmade by Jeff.

This kitchen remodel embraces color, vintage details and has many green features. I love the island countertop made out of color concrete handmade by Jeff.

Look at this vibrant color!  It would make me want to wipe it!

Look at this vibrant color! It would make me want to wipe it!


This Old House! Vintage Oakland Home


I am so excited about my newest listing!   Every home has a story to tell and I found 3933 Maple Avenue to be a particularly interesting story. Built in 1923, this house is a store-front residence and was published in” Images of America, Oakland Hills”.  87 years later the store front windows and redwood exterior is completely intact!  For more photos, click here!

From page 83 of "Images of America, Oakland Hills"

From page 83 of "Images of America, Oakland Hills"

The Maple Avenue Store today!

The Maple Avenue Store today!