The Blog
Real estate tips • insights • ResourcesFEATURED POSTS
Behind the Content
Emily Beaven is a Bay Area real estate professional known for her market expertise and deep appreciation for the homes and communities she represents. A former lifestyle, food, and wine marketing professional, she brings a discerning eye and wealth of local knowledge to her clients.
All Blog Posts
The one thing you're forgetting to do when buying a home
Emily Beaven featured in SF GATE.
SF's Female Food Influencers & Where They Live: The Writers from the Western Addition & Haight Ashbury
Meet the writers and influencers behind the scenes
SF's Female Food Influencers and Where They Live: The Restaurateur from Nob Hill
I grabbed some time with the very busy Anna Weinberg
SF's Female Food Influencers and Where They Live: The CEO from The Marina
Meet Liz Curtis, Creator and CEO of Table & Teaspoon
Your Best Chances at Getting a "Deal" in San Francisco
While your friends are online ooh’ing and awing over the subway tile and wide oak plank floors of their next dream house – you need to be seeking out the shag carpet, the avocado kitchen, and the pink bathtubs.
Grain Free Granola
This granola isn't Whole 30 compliant as there is some honey (just a bit), but it is Paleo friendly. It's also just delicious, regardless if you're on a program or not.
Travel to Kauai (with a Toddler)
Aloha! Kauai is our family's favorite island - it's quieter, less developed, and oh so tropical (it is dubbed the Garden Isle after all).
About Town: A Guide to San Francisco’s Food Scene with Emily Beaven
Bon Appetit hailed the city as “simply one of the best places to eat right now.”
Downside of Selling Your Home On Your Own
In this kind of a “seller’s market” it’s understandable that some homeowners may believe that they should try selling their home on their own to “save” money. However, do-it-yourself sellers (also known as “For Sale By Owner” or “FSBO”) could end up losing money and time in the long run - here's why:
Barn Doors are Out, Plank Floors are In. Q&A with SF Designer Jennifer Cuddeford
I love connecting with working moms in the industry, especially ones with design skills.
What Is a Rent-Back Agreement? A Godsend to Home Sellers Not Ready to Move
Emily shares the 411 on how Rent Back agreements work on Realtor.com
HOW TO PICK A REAL ESTATE AGENT
Like Indiana Jones in The Last Crusade, you want to be confident in your choice when selecting a buyer’s agent. Stick with the acronym RIGHT and you'll choose wisely.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Russian Hill
Russian Hill features exquisite homes, great restaurants, unique local shops
There are certain projects in a home that quietly change everything. Not because they’re flashy or trendy — but because they make your everyday life feel calmer, more beautiful, and infinitely more functional.