The 5th Wall….

Exposed ceiling beams can take an ordinary room and make it remarkable. Even if they’re painted over, exposed beams immediately add character to a room. They draw the eye up, making the space feel larger, creating individual flair and architectural interest to your home without taking up any square footage.

What’s your preferred style? Which exposed beams do you like best?…..

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“Zoom Towns”

Coined by NPR, “Zoom Towns” are described as “housing markets that are booming as remote work takes off.” 

Forbes reports that some two million renter households may now be in the market for home ownership because they are able to telecommute. 
Work With Us! We’d love to help you find your dream home in Lamorinda

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5 Real Estate Trends Emerging from COVID

Buyers want:

  1. space to exercise in a light-filled room
  2. a dedicated home office with good lighting & an elegant Zoom backdrop
  3. more privacy and space in the suburbs, the country & 2nd home destinations
  4. second home to have upgrades more typical of primary residence: more storage & expanded kitchen pantries
  5. luxurios outdoor spaces with amenities like fireplaces, tv’s, a bathroom, kitchen w/pizza oven, etc.

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JUST SOLD: Highest Price per Square Foot Luxury Listing in Moraga

The Brydon & Ives Team just sold the highest price per square foot luxury listing in Moraga! 🌟🌟🌟

78 listings have sold over $2 million dollars in Moraga. The highest sold price per square foot was $786…..UNTIL TODAY. 

1062 Larch Avenue just closed at $844 a square foot! 

WORK WITH US! In times like these, you need a team with strength, vision, grit, faith, and kindness to protect your most valuable asset. We promise to deliver the best results for you during this wild time! 🤸‍♀️


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HOME is sacred. HOME is where we live.

Now more than ever, we are reminded how lucky we are to be able to call Lamorinda HOME. 🏡

Home is sacred.
Home is where we live.

Let us help you find your home, your happy space, your place to settle down.


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What is happening in the Lamorinda Real Estate Market?

Wondering what’s up with the current real estate market in Lamorinda? Check out the these charts…

 If you think the market is flat — or even dull — think again! After the unavoidable slowdown in the Spring due to the COVID lockdown, Buyers are now actively looking for new homes to purchase.  

  • Outdoor space and pools are extremely desirable
  • Extra room is now cherished
  • A turnkey home is at the top of most Buyers’ wish lists 
  • Office space – A private, quiet place to work and do conference/Zoom calls has become a top priority
We ❤️ where we live and we are very grateful to be part of this Lamorinda community.  Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to ask us for advice. We’d love the opportunity to help you, your friends, your coworkers and your family members buy or sell a home.

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Mortgage Rates Hit Historic Lows, Again.

As reported by Freedie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage has fallen again to new historic lows around 2.98%, while rates for 15-year mortgages hover around 2.58%

Interested in buying your slice of heaven in Lamorinda? Call us!

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Just Listed: Wonderland. Utopia. Paradise.

1062 Larch Avenue, Moraga
5 Bedrooms + Office | 4 Baths | ±3,986 Sq Ft | ±1.31 Acre
$3,200,000 | 1062LarchAvenue.com

Drive through the gate into this unparalleled private oasis and enjoy an exceptionally extraordinary property. An expansive front grass area with a Silver Maple tree greets you as you pull up the driveway to the 4-car garage.  This gorgeous ±3,986 square foot home is situated on a ±1.31 acre flat lot surrounded by beautiful grounds, seating and entertainment areas in every direction. Comfortable living spaces throughout, this 5 bed + office / 4 bath house is the perfect culmination of architectural significance and livability.

Welcoming formal entry with crown molding and coat closet

Stunning living room with cathedral vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace and three walls with windows including a glass sliding glass door out to the private side yard with seating area and in-ground spa

Spacious formal dining room with beautiful beamed ceiling, crown molding, and privacy doors that can be closed when entertaining



Fabulous great room off kitchen with skylight, wainscoting and custom built-in entertainment center flanked by built-in bench seats


Phenomenal eat-in chef’s kitchen overlooking both the driveway and backyard with built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Shaw farmhouse sink, Wolf range with 4 burners + griddle + grill and custom hood, walk-in pantry, over-sized island with prep sink and seating and a built-in desk with cabinetry

Sunlit casual dining area surrounded by bay windows overlooking the incredible entertainer’s backyard

Secondary entry off the kitchen with a great mud room set up

Chic laundry room with Poplar shelf, sink, cabinetry, built-in iron and clothes drying bar

Main floor bedroom wing enjoys 3 bedrooms including a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, the master suite, and a stunning secondary bathroom with skylight, shiplap walls, gorgeous Restoration light fixture, Elemental trough sink and free-standing tub

Serene and stylish master retreat with gorgeous David Hicks wallpaper accent wall, walk-in closet plus secondary closet and French door out to the private patio with in-ground spa

Master bathroom enjoys double vanity, shower and a separate water closet with toilet and bidet

Beautiful staircase with cable and poplar wood railing up to awesome upstairs hangout that enjoys 3 bedrooms, full bathroom with double vanity and a central “hangout” room with cathedral vaulted ceiling and a poplar wall with drawers and tv

Fabulous 4-car garage – 4th bay could be a hangout space as it enjoys a built-in bar with seating and cabinetry

Backyard Paradise? Yes, Yes Yes!!!!

  • Beautiful pool with rock step diving board & wide step/shelf for young children to play
  • In-ground hot tub
  • Play structure
  • Sandbox
  • In-ground trampoline
  • Batting cage
  • Saloon playhouse
  • Sports court
  • Bocce court
  • Turf Field
  • Multiple seating/entertaining areas
  • Fire pit by pool
  • Cement pad for a ping pong table
  • Crushed granite meandering trail including mini hills for “off-roading”
  • Picnic table area under the trees
  • Vegetable garden
  • Cherry, lemon, lime, fig, pear, apple, persimmon and plum trees
  • Old barn that could be turned into a cabana, in-law/au-pair cottage or office

    As day turns to dusk, this beautiful sprawling oasis awaits you in the heart of Moraga!

Conveniently located close to town, the Farmer’s Market, top-rated schools, Moraga Ranch Pool, Rancho Laguna & Moraga Commons Parks, great hiking/horseback riding trails and the cut through to Highway 13.

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Coming Soon: Wonderland. Utopia. Paradise. (±1.31 Flat Acre)

5 BD + Office | 4 Baths | ± 3,986 Sq Ft. | ± 1.31 Flat Acre | $3,200,000

Drive through the gate into this unparalleled private oasis and enjoy an exceptionally extraordinary property. An expansive front grass area with Oak tree greets you as you pull up the driveway to the 4-car garage. This gorgeous ±3,986 sq ft home is situated on a ±1.31 acre flat lot surrounded by beautiful grounds, seating, and entertainment areas in every direction. Stylish yet comfortable living spaces throughout this 5 bed + office / 4 bath house is the perfect culmination of architectural significance and livability.
………..

Backyard Paradise? Yes! 
Shelter in Place? No Problem!

• Beautiful pool with rock step diving board & wide step/shelf for young children to play
• In-ground spa
• Play structure
• Sandbox
• Vegetable garden + lemon & lime trees
• In-ground trampoline
• Batting cage
• Saloon playhouse
• Full sized sports court for basketball, tennis, volleyball….
• Bocce court
• Turf field
• Multiple seating/entertaining areas
• Fire pit by pool
• Cement pad for a ping pong table
• Crushed granite meandering trail including mini hills for bike “off-roading”
• Picnic table area under the trees
• Original barn that could be turned into a pool cabana, in-law/au-pair cottage, or office

Conveniently located close to town, the Farmer’s Market, top-rated schools, Moraga Ranch Pool, Rancho Laguna & Moraga Commons Parks, great hiking/horseback riding trails and the cut through to Highway 13.

A once in a lifetime Lamorinda opportunity!

Call us for more info., 925.788.8345 / bi@brydonivesteam.com

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