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Mitchell Duran

Mitchell is a Bay Area Native with a passion for writing, a Masters in English, awards for his fiction shorts, and published works in Broke Ass Stuart and Hoodline, among others.

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Private Security: One SF Neighborhood's Response To Reported Increase In Crime

When locals think of the Marina District, the pricey neighborhood with beautiful views of both the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate, they don't hope that you think of rampant

SF Politics

As Recall Support Grew, Gov. Newsom Sold His Kentfield Home for $5.7 Million, Records Show

As most Californians already know, Governor Gavin Newsom is in the midst of facing down next month's historic recall vote. As he prepared for this challenge earlier on, Newsom was also

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49ers Ex-Coach Jim Harbaugh Lists Atherton Home for $13 Million [PHOTOS / VIDEO]

Former 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has, at long-last, listed his Atherton house for sale at the whopping price tag of $12.98 million, through Deleon Realty. If these South Bay real

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Outdoor Workout Locations in San Francisco & Marin to Achieve Mind, Body, and Place

With mask restrictions back in place for fitness gyms in San Francisco and Marin and ongoing anxieties of inside exercise, the idea of outdoor workouts is alive and well. Since the Greeks, who

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On a Budget: East Bay Real Estate Is Often Under One Million Dollars

The East Bay, with its diverse neighborhoods, vibrant communities, and eclectic activities, is often seen as a more realistic place to buy a home in relation to San Francisco. Though, with space becoming

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As the Pandemic Appears to Wane, the Number of Homes for Sale Rises

Everybody has their ideal dream home in their dream city. Some yearn for a white picket fence in a quiet suburb. Others love the hustle and bustle of a New York apartment. San

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6 Marin County Properties with Staggering $25M+ Price Tags Have Come on The Market in the Past Few Months

Within the past four months, at least six mega-properties – real estate with listing prices above $25 million – have gone on the market in Marin County. Among the many elite enclaves of the

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The Historic Feusier Octagon House Is For Sale. Here Are All 3 Of SF's Eight-Sided Homes That Sold Prior

All around the world architects use the octagon to beautify their buildings. The Dome of the Rock has a characteristic octagonal plan. The Tower of the Winds in Athens is another example of

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Despite The So-Called ‘SF Exodus,’ We Still Had The Highest Concentration of Expensive Real Estate in the U.S. Last Year

As national publications, local news pundits, and other talking heads around the country decried the death of California throughout the pandemic, eleven of San Francisco's 51 zip codes made their way onto a new list of the most expensive home values in the country for 2020.

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In Terms Of Real Estate Values, One Marin County Zip Code Leapfrogged Bay Area Rankings; Achieved #4 Nationally

There is no question that cost of living – from the your receipt at the grocery store all the way up average price tag of property – is high here in California. In fact, of