El Cerrito

Feb

Breaking down the real estate headlines

Posted In: Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Local Market Statistics

The real estate headlines are all over the place, but one thing is constant amongst them, the market looks bleak and prices are dropping. Well sheesh, really? That is a little dramatic, ya think? I mean, our market is changing, but until we get some inventory on our hands, things here aren’t really matching the headlines. Click below to watch [...]

Dec

Success Story #225

Posted In: El Cerrito, For Buyers, For Sellers, Success Stories

1327 Norvell in El Cerrito was a special treat to work on. Two years ago we helped the Seller’s purchase this home as a fixer. It was a bit of a mess and needed everything. The kitchen was small, outdated and closed off from the living space. The floors were a mess, and the windows old. The yard had zero [...]

Dec

City Transfer Tax Update

Posted In: Alameda County, Berkeley, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito, Oakland, Taxes

Happy December! Last month voters passed some ballot measures that will affect transfer tax rates within certain cities. If you intend to buy or sell a home in the following cities next year this could apply to you. Starting next year, possibly as early as January 1st, the following changes will occur: ALAMEDA COUNTY Berkeley (Measure P) For sales above [...]

Oct

Edible Urban Oasis in the El Cerrito Hills

Posted In: El Cerrito, For Sellers, Fun for Kids, Our Sales, Success Stories

Right before we list a house we like to do a walkthrough of everything and make sure all of the details are in place. We look for things that we might want to add that will make the house feel warm and welcoming, such as doormats, potted plants, outdoor seating or twinkle lights. If we think the yard needs more [...]

Jun

Design Your Dream Home With This Cosmetic Fixer in El Cerrito

Posted In: El Cerrito, Listings

Renew, refresh, and refill this gracious home! What do you get when you combine a gracious, well-maintained 3 bed, 1.5 bath home with a glamorous makeover? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design your dream home. Would you open up the kitchen to create a great room? What about painting the paneling in the living room? Be sure to look under the [...]

Oct

The Heat of the Market

Posted In: Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, For Buyers, For Sellers, Kensington, Local Market Statistics

Summer is over and the market is still hot, hot, hot. However, it isn’t as hot as it has been over the past 6 months. But here is the thing: our market is hyperlocal and it changes week by week. How can this be? In a market with low inventory all it takes is for a handful of the same [...]

Feb

El Cerrito Market Update

Posted In: Contra Costa County, El Cerrito, For Buyers, For Sellers, Local Market Statistics

This El Cerrito Market update will blow you away! Check out what the median price and median rent in El Cerrito has been doing since the beginning of summer last year. Week Ending Median Price Median Rent Jun – Aug $800,000 $3500 8/13/16 $751,000 $3300 10/8/16 $722,500 $3150 10/22/16 $730,000 $3150 10/29/16 $730,000 $3200 11/5/16 $755,000 $3200 11/12/16 $752,000 $3150 [...]

Aug

Open House Sunday

Posted In: Berkeley, El Cerrito, First Time Home Buyers, Listings

Open House Sunday Alert! We have 2 fabulous houses open today! 2242 Carleton in Berkeley and 1240 Scott St. in El Cerrito. Which will you go to?

Jun

Spotting the Price Reductions

Posted In: Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, General Real Estate News, Kensington, Listings, Local Market Statistics, Oakland

So, I have been noticing something that I haven’t seen in awhile…price reductions. More than normal. What could this possibly mean? Buyers are on vacation Buyers are feeling burned out Listed prices are starting closer to the expected sales price Seasonal cool down Unrealistic seller expectations But I am also seeing price increases, meaning it was originally listed for multiple offers [...]

Jun

Are you prepared for a major power outage?

Posted In: Alameda County, Albany, Berkeley, Community, El Cerrito, Emeryville, For the Heck of It, Home Maintenance, Kensington, Neighborhoods, Oakland, Richmond, Uncategorized

Are you prepared for a major power outage? Last week in a little innocent squirrel caused a major power outage in the East Bay that lasted nearly two and a half hours. Some of you may have been affected by it – Krista on our team was definitely affected by it and while she was a “little” prepared we thought [...]