Tech in real estate

July 12th, 2010

Well I’m here at Agent Reboot in San Francisco. Technology in real estate. Interesting concept. I’ve been selling homes in Oakland Piedmont and Berkeley for close to 13 years and the single most important aspect of my business has been relationship development. It’s all about the facetime!  Without it no agents business will survive or […]

Upper Rockridge Home Sales Report Q2 2010

July 7th, 2010

This video shows home s that have sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge neighborhood druing April, May and June of 2010.  Brian is a neighborhood specialist of Upper Rockridge so feel free to drop him a phone call or a note if you have more specific questions about homes for sale in Upper Rockridge or one the homes […]

Mortgage Broker info for home buyers

June 6th, 2010

Home buyers that are considering purchasing a home in Oakland, Piedmont or Berkeley California will inevitably find themselves communicating with a mortgage broker or a retail bank about obtaining a mortgage.  This short video answers some basic questions about the differences between banks and brokers, what are loan points, reasons to use a local institution […]

10 tips when hiring a Contractor

June 2nd, 2010

When preparing a home for sale or making improvements to your new home it is very important to protect yourself from unscrupulous contractors.  There is nothing worse than getting shotty work or getting ripped off all together. Here are 10 tips to help ensure that you don’t get ripped off when hiring a contractor. 1. Make […]

10 Tips when hiring a Contractor

June 2nd, 2010

When preparing a home for sale or making improvements to your new home it is very important to protect yourself from unscrupulous contractors.  There is nothing worse than getting shotty work or getting ripped off all together. Here are 10 tips to help ensure that you don’t get ripped off when hiring a contractor. Make […]

How does a late mortgage payment affect my FICO score?

May 3rd, 2010

Even in the better parts of the Oakland Hills such as Piedmont, Montclair and Rockridge homeowners occasionally get into a financial pinch that can lead to a late mortgage payment.  If you’re delinquent on your mortgage, your credit score will suffer. Everyone knows that. The question is, by how much?  Until recently, those answers were […]

Homes Sold in Upper Rockridge Q1 2010

April 17th, 2010

 This Upper Rockridge real estate sales report covers single family homes that have sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge district during the fourth quarter of 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlLXsY-JR10 Brian Santilena is a resident  and has been selling Upper Rockridge 1998.  If you would like more details about buying or selling in Upper Rockridge please call Brian directly […]

Upper Rockridge Home Sales Report Q1 2010

April 17th, 2010

 This Upper Rockridge real estate sales report covers single family homes that have sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge district during the fourth quarter of 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlLXsY-JR10 Brian Santilena is a resident  and has been selling Upper Rockridge 1998.  If you would like more details about buying or selling in Upper Rockridge please call Brian directly […]

Our Upper Rockridge home selling experiance with Brian Santilena

March 30th, 2010

“Brian did a fantastic job with selling our (Upper Rockridge) house.   He was very knowledgeable, worked smart, and went above and beyond at every step of the way.  And, on all the things that mattered most Brian is the guy you want in the drivers seat in this tough market.  He walked us through a […]

1950s Contemporary home for sale in Upper Rockridge

March 29th, 2010

This 1950’s Contemporary nestled on a gentle upslope in Upper Rockridge is centrally located between the College Avenue shopping area and the Montclair Village.  Entering through the front door you are greeted by an open floor plan and a sun filled atmosphere.  Several large picture windows adorn the west side of the home and offer […]