Your Real Estate Expert for Berkeley and Beyond
“Marilyn is exceptional. Her knowledge base, enthusiasm for her job, professional ethics, organization, sensitivity to our aesthetic requirements, loyalty and gentle perseverance set her apart.”
-- Bill and Carol Seidel
Marilyn Garcia, PhD
Broker Associate, Realtor®
DRE# 01355514
District Homes
1758 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
Direct:
(510) 390-5406
Get Ready for Rain
Now is the time to make sure your home is ready for winter rains. With signs pointing to a strong El Niño, we could end up with a lot of rainfall this year.
To prepare, clear leaves and debris from gutters, downspouts, and drains, and make sure downspouts direct water away from your home. Check sump pumps to make sure they’re working, and check storm drains near your property to make sure they’re clear. Look at windows and doors for deteriorated caulk or other places where wind-driven rain can enter. If you’ve noticed pooling water or leaks during past storms, try to address these issues now.
Roofers and other contractors can get very busy once the rain starts, particularly after a major storm. Checking these things now can help avoid bigger problems when winter weather arrives.
About the Author: Marilyn Garcia, PhD
Marilyn is a Berkeley real estate broker associate with District Homes and publisher of The Berkeley Report. With a PhD in economics and more than 20 years of Berkeley real estate experience, she independently compiles and analyzes neighborhood market statistics using Bridge MLS data.
