Linda Sonnenschein Friedman grew up in Orinda, was in the second graduating class at Campolindo High School, and graduated from Stanford University and Stanford Law School. After practicing law briefly, Linda made a career switch and has been a real estate broker since 1975. Linda has been a consistent top producer whose loyal clientele value her experience, professionalism, and negotiating prowess. She and her husband, Dan, reside in Orinda where they have raised their two children, Katie and Kevin, and play an active role in the community. Peggy Sonnenschein Harmatz, Linda’s sister, also grew up in Orinda, attended Campolindo High, andgraduated from Stanford with a degree in Psychology and master’s in Biology. She also received her MBA from Tuck School at Dartmouth. After various marketing stints at companies ranging from Mattel Toys to Data Packaging, and running her own marketing consulting business in Boston, Peggy returned to Orinda in 1993 to work with her sister in real estate. Peggy’s husband Paul is a physician at Childrens Hospital Oakland, and their two children, David and Leah, graduated from Miramonte High School.
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Splendid living at Lafayette’s Woodbury!
Originally built in 1948 by the President of Bank of America for his daughter’s family, 237 Glorietta Boulevard has had ..
This unbelievable estate property has never been on the market in its 70 years. The spectacular 1.1 acre private setting ..
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Stunning contemporary home with spacious sun flooded rooms and glorious views from every window. Dramatic living room has hardwood flooring ..
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Stunning one level light filled end unit in sought after Orindawoods, with no one above or below you. Idyllic setting ..
Fabulous 4 bedroom home offers Piedmont charm on a lovely wooded cul de sac in the heart of Orinda. Craftsmanship ..
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Stunning 3900 square foot custom home located on prime .9 acre knoll on the most sought after cul de sac ..
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Who said there was no such thing as a perfect house??! Welcome to 2681 West Newell, in the sought-after Saranap ..
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Originally built in 1963, 9 La Senda was custom designed and constructed for an engineer as the primary residence for ..
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Have you ever been on vacation and woken up to the silence of the forest, the vision of towering oaks ..
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Welcome to one of the most delightful blocks in Oakland! 6430 Colby, occupying a prime .15 acre site, boasts a ..
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Never before on the market, this lovely quarter acre property was carefully maintained by the same family for over 50 ..
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