Living and loving Berkeley’s Fourth St. neighborhood

October 21st, 2014

http://vimeo.com/108525461 While the San Francisco East Bay has many special shopping destinations, Berkeley’s Fourth St. stands out as one of the most unique. It offers a wonderful combination of retail businesses that can only be found in one place… Berkeley! Where else are you going to find boutique independent shops just a few doors down […]

3935 Ardley Ave. Craftsman home for sale Oakland-Glenview

June 15th, 2014

This stunning Prairie style Craftsman home for sale in Oakland’s desirable GLENVIEW DISTRICT is coming soon to the market.  It is being offered for $749,000 and will be held open on Sunday June 22nd.  If you’re interested in setting up a private showing just click the form below and I will be right back in […]

Buy vs Rent in the San Francisco East Bay

May 28th, 2014

Should you Buy or Rent in the San Francisco East Bay? That’s a very good question.  Not just when considering buying a home in Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont CA but anywhere.  While everybody’s situation is slightly different there are several items to consider along the way.  How long do you plan to hold a property?  […]

LIve in Oakland’s Glenview Neighborhood

May 17th, 2014

The GLENVIEW DISTRICT of Oakland CA has evolved from a mostly bedroom community to a vibrant and popular destination and place to live.  The addition of some terrific restaurants, an active ride share community, an AC Transit V-line (Direct bus to SF) and charming architecture make the Glenview a true homeowners delight.  Glenview is Located […]

Is staging a home for sale worth it?

March 31st, 2014

Ask any Realtor if staging a home is an essential part of marketing and most will give a definite “YES!”  Research has consistently shown that staged homes sell faster and at higher prices than non staged homes. Staging is all about showcasing your home’s unique features, minimizing flaws and to defining spaces.  There is nothing […]

Is Oakland’s Temescal a great place to buy?

February 12th, 2014

Is Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood a great place to buy?  I think the answer is a resounding YES. This terrific condo building located at 4811 Telegraph Avenue is located in the heart of Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood.  The unit is located on the second floor and offers just under 1000 square feet of living space.  The kitchen […]

Condo for sale in Oakland’s Piedmont Ave. area

January 20th, 2014

Piedmont Ave area of Oakland condominium for sale 1 Kelton Ct. Unit #2m is listed for $245,000.  It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 667 square foot condo located in the Piedmont Ave. area of Oakland.  A wall of windows faces south-west and offers pleasant outlooks of the green trees and filtered views of San Francisco.  […]

Winning in multiple offers with a good offer letter

November 11th, 2013

An offer letter can attract, or if done wrong repel the decision makers evaluating your offer.  A good offer letter acts as an introduction and put a happy “face” on an otherwise faceless purchase contract.  Even in a Buyer’s market, a good letter can help a Seller get over the fact that an offer is […]

Buy an Oakland, Piedmont Berkeley home with cash now and finance it later

October 19th, 2013

Delayed financing is as good as all cash. Needless to say, the Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley real estate markets are super heated.  Low inventory and pent up buyer demand combined with low interest rates are making for heavily competitive environment.  Even when a Buyer steps up and offers a seller thousands, tens of thousands or […]

Buying a home in today’s Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley’s real estate market.

May 29th, 2013

5 things you need to know about- Buying a home in today’s Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley’s real estate market.   1- Get Pre approved.  What’s the difference between Pre approved and Pre qualified?  Pre approvals are based off answers to questions, pre approvals are based off of what you proven via documentation.  In other words, […]