Oakland

Oct

The $1 Listing

Posted In: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Investing, Oakland

So there is a new listing that just hit the market located 927 33rd St. in Oakland. Listed with Keller Williams San Carlos this new listing is creating a lot of fuss. Why? Because it is listed for only $1. Yes, $1. The agent notes the following: “Very Creative Seller, Very Savvy and seller has high knowledge about Real Estate. Seller [...]

Jun

8032 Greenly – Virtual Tour

Posted In: Alameda County, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Listings, Oakland

Hey everyone! We wanted to share our latest listing with you – 8032 Greenly Drive in Oakland. Take a look at this adorable storybook cottage located in the King Estates neighborhood. VIDEO TOUR ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9cp772yCLgc

Jun

30 Alvarado Place – Currently Accepting Buyers!

Posted In: Berkeley, Listings, Oakland

Come one, come all! Above the Claremont District in Berkeley you will find Alvarado Road, a windy yet picturesque road that gently climbs the hillside above the Claremont Hotel. The hillside is dotted with a plethora of walking paths; off of Alvarado Road you will find Alvarado Place, a small street that is centered between the Evergreen Path and Eucalyptus Path. Interesting [...]

Jul

Oakland Home Prices: It’s Crazy Out There Folks!

Posted In: Alameda County, Economy, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Local Market Statistics, Oakland, Rockridge, Temescal

You wanna know what’s crazy? Sales prices in Oakland. If you are a buyer looking to purchase in Oakland, I’m sure you have felt the surge in sales prices in the last few months. Well folks, it’s not your imagination: the median sales price for homes in Oakland is up 25% from the prior quarter and an increase of 19.6% [...]

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 [...]

May

The Sweetest Oakland Home!

Posted In: For Buyers, For Sellers, Listings, Oakland

3007 Hyde St., Oakland aka “The Sweetest Oakland Home!” Lived in for the past 7 years by a pastry chef / party blogger, an executive chef, a curious 9 year old boy, and their 4-legged friends. “The Sweetest Oakland Home” is full of life, energy, style and pizazz. Graced with designer colors, a retro kitchen, and a fab-u-lous-ly fun backyard. Don’t believe [...]

Mar

Buyers Should Strike

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

Attention Buyers: it is time for you to strike! This crazy market has got to stop. Buyers are being forced to remove not just their inspection contingency, but their financing contingencies as well, even if they are getting a loan. Buyers are more confused than ever about where the value lies. “The Berkeley market is no longer about numbers and [...]

Dec

Who doesn’t love a good kitchen!

Posted In: Alameda, Albany, Architecture, Berkeley, Creative Reuse Ideas, El Cerrito, Emeryville, For Boomers, For Buyers, For Sellers, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Kensington, Neighborhoods, Oakland, Photos, Richmond, Rockridge, Temescal, Uncategorized

Krista and Rosie love a good kitchen! Each time they go into a house they always check out the kitchen. Big, little, comfy, white, bright? What would you add to your dream kitchen? A cool chalkboard wall to write menus? How about built-in wine storage? There are so many ways you can create the kitchen of your dreams! Here are [...]

Dec

Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Posted In: Alameda, Alameda County, Albany, Arts and Entertainment, Berkeley, Community, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito, Emeryville, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Kensington, Neighborhood Events, Neighborhoods, Oakland, Photos, Places, Richmond, Rockridge, Temescal, Uncategorized

Do you make it a tradition to go to tree lighting ceremonies each year? If not – no better time than now! Berkeley has their tree lighting ceremony this Friday at 5:30pm. Jack London Square will also have their tree lighting ceremony on Friday at 5:00pm. There are quite a few options to go see a tree lighting or Menorah [...]