By Joy Rayner | East Bay Real Estate | Moraga Country Club Specialist If you've ever thought about living in a community that feels like a resort—but still feels like  home —you’re going to want to know how  Moraga Country Club (MCC)  works. I get asked about MCC all the time: "Do you have to pay $75,000 to join?""What if I don’t golf?""Is it for retirees?" So let me break it all down for you—the real numbers, the insider info, and the story I keep hearing from residents that might surprise...

I’m Joy Rayner, a local real estate agent in the East Bay. I work with families relocating to Lamorinda — including Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda — as well as nearby communities like Oakland, Montclair, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, and Dublin. One of the most common questions families ask when moving here is how schools differ from neighborhood to neighborhood, and what really matters when choosing the right fit. “What are the best preschools in Lamorinda?” or “Is there any full-time care...

Here's a brief overview Lafayette neighborhood Downtown Lafayette: The heart of Lafayette, offering a mix of shops, restaurants, and...