4878 Harbord Dr. Oakland CA Rockridge District
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 […]
If purchasing a home in Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont look at the elctrical panel
Most of the homes that I sell in Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont were built quite a long time ago. A major component of any home is the electrical system. Only a professional electrician can tell you the condition of an electrical system but here are a few things “red flags” to look for yourself. The […]
If purchasing an Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont home look at the furnace
Since 1997 I’ve sold over 200 Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont homes. At least half of them were in need of a new furnace. Only a professional furnace technician can tell you the overall condition of a furnace. Most of the homes in Oakland Berkeley and Piedmont were built long before modern advancements in heating systems. […]
Oakland Real Estate Market 10/13/09
At our Pacific Union office meeting this morning in the Oakland Montclair office some interesting topics were discussed. It is sounding more and more likely that the first time buyer’s tax credit that was implemented as part of the stimulus package will be going away on November 30, 2009. The government has extended the […]
Rockridge district is a jewel in Oakland CA
Rockridge is a vibrant community running along upper Broadway from 51st Street up to Highway 13. The area is conveniently located just a few miles from San Francisco and offers many commuting and public transportation options. Lower Rockridge has one of Oakland’s premier retail and dining districts located along College Avenue. Lower Rockridge is relatively […]
How to successfully negotiate as a home buyer
I can’t believe how many of today’s home Buyers and home Sellers believe that “take it or leave it negotiations” are productive. I’ve negotiated over 200 transactions of my own as well as another 100 for other agents as a real estate office manager in the city of Piedmont. A simple rule that I recommend […]
Free Hazardous Waste Disposal in Oakland and Piedmont CA
When preparing an Oakland Hills or Piedmont home for sale it is likely that you have a shelf or cabinet full of hazardous waste such as old paints, solvents, strippers, oil etc. Disposal of hazardous waste materials in Oakland is quite easy. The Oakland Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday […]
Buying an Oakland Hills home with Oakland Schools in mind
Many home buyers when considering purchasing a home in the Oakland Hills ask about the local schools, even if there are no school age children in the family. Let’s face it, some Oakland Unified Schools leave something to be desired. On the other hand, there are some outstanding schools in the Oakland Hills area that […]
A home buyers experiance with Brian Santilena
To anyone considering purchasing a home in the Oakland or Berkeley hills areas, My wife and I are first time home buyers and the prospect of finding and purchasing a home was more then a little intimidating. After driving aimless through areas in several cities we thought we may like living in a friend and […]
Some kind words from a recient Parkwoods Condo Seller
I reciently completed marketing a unit in the Parkwoods Condos in Oakland CA. Below is what my Parkwoods Client had to say about her experiance. As an international client, I can say that Brian made the sale of my Northern California property seem easy. He was able to create and implement a successful marketing plan […]
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