General Real Estate News

Nov
08

What does your sink say about you?

Posted In: Architecture, Economy, For Buyers, For the Heck of It, For the Home, Fun for Grown Ups, General Real Estate News, Good ol' Fashion Humor, Home Improvement, Photos, Uncategorized
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Have you ever pondered what your sink says about you? Have you ever walked up to a sink and thought – “Wow, this sink speaks to me?” Is it the shape? Is it the color? Is it nostalgic?  Going out on tour we get to see so many different types of sinks. And let me tell you…sinks make you think! [...]
Nov
07

New Listing: 1771 11th Street – Urban Living Redesigned!

Posted In: Alameda County, Architecture, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, General Real Estate News, Investing, Listings, New Home Sales, Oakland, Photos, Uncategorized, Women Home Buyers
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We are extremely excited to bring to the market this new listing at 1771 11th Street! It is Urban Living Redesigned to the fullest! With your very own redwood tree in the front yard and fire pit, garden beds and lawn in back, this newly renovated W. Oakland Arts and Crafts beauty is a dream come true.  This 1885 home was [...]
Feb
10

Introducing…Rosie Papazian!

Posted In: General Real Estate News
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I would like to officially announce that I have a new partner {in crime}…Rosie Papazian, or as some call her, Rosie the Realtor. I first met Rosie years  ago when she and her fiance walked into an open house of mine in Maxwell Park.  Several months and one wedding later, I helped these newlyweds close on their first home.  Over the [...]
Jan
29

Krista’s Top 10 Forecast for 2014

Posted In: General Real Estate News, Local Market Statistics
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What is in store for real estate in 2014? 1)  Last year was an amazing rebound year, with many areas seeing 20% – 30% appreciation.  California Association of Realtors believes that statewide we will see a 6% appreciation over the next year.  Locally I believe that we will see a little higher than that, possibly in the low double digits [...]
Aug
06

Ferris Bueller’s House is Back On for a Mere $1.5 Million

Posted In: For the Heck of It, General Real Estate News
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Trulia and Curbed Chicago are reporting that the famous house featured in the hit movie Ferris Bueller’s Day off is back on the market, this time with a price reduction.  The house, originally listed in 2009 for $2.3 million, has seen multiple price drops and has now been relisted for $1.5 million. Cameron’s very pristine mid-century modern, glass and steel [...]
Jun
04

Ignore the news

Posted In: General Real Estate News, Local Market Statistics
Usually it is important to ignore the headlines, especially surrounding real estate. Why? Typically they are 3 months behind. But right now, with Berkeley and the surrounding areas down 30+% in inventory, the media is currently caught up. Because we have so few sales there is not much else to report. But here are a few things the media may [...]
Apr
25

Berkeley Association of Realtors Gives Away Over $30,000 In Grants

Posted In: Arts and Entertainment, Community, General Real Estate News, Neighborhood Businesses
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Yesterday the Berkeley Association of Realtors gave away $30,010 to 32 local community groups.  I am proud to say that every agent in my office contributes a portion of each commission to this wonderful cause.  I was at yesterday’s reception and couldn’t have been more humbled by all of the grant recipients.  What amazing work these local groups do. The [...]
Feb
14

San Francisco Area Home Prices Up In Q4

Posted In: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, For Buyers, For Sellers, General Real Estate News, Local Market Statistics
San Francisco Business Times February 12,2013 San Francisco and San Jose were among the housing markets to see the biggest gains in home prices during the fourth quarter, new data shows. The San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area saw a gain in home prices of 28.3 percent year over year, while prices in San Jose were up 24.8 percent, according to the National [...]