Kellie Hwang

Oct 29, 2024 | modbee.com | Kellie Hwang

The presidential election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and if you haven't voted yet, there's still time to turn in your ballot. All active registered California voters should have received a vote-by-mail ballot for the November election. As of Tuesday, Oct. 29, more than 4.7 million of the 22.8 million ballots mailed to registered voters in California - about 21% - had been filled out and returned, according to the California Secretary of State website.

Oct 12, 2024 | sfchronicle.com | Kellie Hwang

This custom-built modern home designed by its original owners is located on a knoll, offering privacy and 360-degree views of surrounding vineyards and Napa Valley. “The views are stunning,” said listing agent Arthur Goodrich, with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the house. The state-of-the-art kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, granite countertops and a large island. Goodrich said the induction cooktop offers heat no matter where you place a pot, and features 12 zones.

Sep 14, 2024 | sfchronicle.com | Kellie Hwang

This sprawling Silicon Valley home in the gated community of Summitpointe in Milpitas offers sun-soaked views of the hills and the Bay View Golf Course. According to listing agent and Realtor Lindsey Peters, the original owner was an avid golfer and lived in the home until its recent sale, leaving the home in “pristine” condition. A major remodel was done in 2001, adding on a “giant media room with golf course views” and two large bedroom suites.

Aug 4, 2024 | sfchronicle.com | Kellie Hwang

One of the brightest annual meteor showers will peak next weekend, and it’s already causing a buzz in Southern California, with officials warning of a traffic surge to Joshua Tree National Park and its prime dark-sky vistas. But those in the Bay Area who are willing to stay up late — or get up very early — are also in for a celestial treat, astronomers say. The Perseids, which occur each year from mid-July to late August, will peak from 11 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, to 3:30 a.m. Monday, Aug.

Jul 6, 2024 | sfchronicle.com | Kellie Hwang

Lisa Davis and her spouse, Nerissa Tanjuatco, have been San Francisco homeowners for more than a decade. Both in their mid-50s, they have been planning to retire at age 62 — but have suddenly grown concerned that they won’t be able to do so comfortably in California. Their new worries aren’t related to perhaps the most common issue for retirees: rising health care costs and the risk of unforeseen medical expenses. The couple were already taking that into account in their retirement planning.