Reality-TV personality Kim Kardashian and music mogul fiancé Kanye West topped the list of worst neighbors this year. One-quarter of surveyed Americans found the couple — who had a baby, got engaged and are renovating the Bel-Air home they purchased earlier this year — to be the most undesirable neighbors of 2013.

Alameda County officials credited the area's proximity to jobs in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, coupled with its affordable housing, for the population boom. Oakland, Fremont, Dublin and Hayward led the surge.

"San Francisco has become out of reach for most people. Alameda County has always been a little more affordable - now people have discovered that," said Darien Louie, executive director of the East Bay Economic Development Alliance. "It's not just affordability; it's parks, open space, family amenities. People are finding it has a lot to offer."

City building inspectors were poring over the wreckage of a Twin Peaks home Tuesday, trying to determine what caused the 72-year-old structure, which had been raised above its foundation, to partially break apart during a major remodeling and expansion effort vehemently opposed by neighbors.

Herman Chan is a speaker, trainer and real estate internet celebrity.  In this episode Herman tells us how he went from being a model and working at The Gap to selling high end homes and speaking at conferences.

Herman breaks down how he uses social media and how that has built his authority in the industry.  That authority has yielded speaking and television appearances.  He has an easy to implement approach for Instagram. He also explains how his videos have yielded media attention.

Herman has a just do it mentality that inspired me to begin shooting some videos.  I think you are going to enjoy this episode.

"Herman Chan is a man you want in your corner when it comes to real estate advice. And once you’ve purchased your dream home, keep him around for interior design and decorating tips that will keep you on budget and on trend."

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Edge Magazine Grills Herman Chan For Real Estate Tips