Archive for Buyers
Oakland Montclair Real Estate Market Update
Oakland’s Montclair District features good schools, scenic views and terrific home values. While home buyers may want to also consider adjacent neighborhoods such as Piedmont Pines, Rockridge and Glenview, I think you will find Montclair at the top of your desirability list. The Montclair Village is one of the “jewel” retail environments of Oakland […]
Parkwoods condo in Oakland CA sold by Brian Santilena
The Parkwoods Condominiums in Oakland continue to be one of the premier condo developments in the East Bay Oakland Hills area. Built back after the Oakland Hills firestom the 433 unit development offers many ammenities desired by today’s buyers. Ammenities such as in-unit laundry, gym facility, swimming pool and spa, onsite management, clean and impecabially […]
Craftsman homes for sale in Oakland’s Glenview
This past week I just closed on a terrific example of a California Craftsman in the Glenview District of Oakland. The market is currently quite hot and there were 4 other offers on this home. It is just minutes to the Glenview business area and rests on one of the prettier streets in Glenview. The […]
Oakland Piedmont Berkeley Real Estate Market
The recent news in the media about the Real Estate market projected to go up at a rate of 4% each year for the next 4 years has really activated our local market. Many cities in the East Bay, including real estate in Oakland, real estate in Berkeley, real estate in Piedmont, Kensington, Alameda, Albany […]
Zip code to Neigborhood name converter for Oakland & Piedmont CA
The city of Oakland has many different neighborhood names that are used in the real estate community. Some of the names date back to the original subdivision while others seem to be somewhat random. When looking at homes for sale in the Oakland and Piedmont area newspapers or the Sunday Open Home List, ads will […]
Oakland condos with views
Oakland condos with views 200 Lakeside Drive #301 is one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture and is rare Oakland condo with views. Contact Brian Santilena Realtor and CRS with Pacific Union International real estate to arrange a private showing. Features Include:
How to get the best deal when buying a home Oakland and Piedmont CA
How to get the best deal when buying a home in Oakland and Piedmont CA. View homes for sale in Oakland and homes for sale in Peidmont here. Prices are down. Interest rates are dropping. Short sales are increasing. Foreclosures, a volatile economy, YIKES! With all this market turbulence it takes a lot of courage […]
Pest Control Reports and Damaged Wood Behind Stucco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FKa17SlxW8 Pest control reports, damaged wood behind stucco and stucco hole testing. Stucco is one of the most durable exterior wall finishes available. If applied properly it will protect your home from the harsh elements for decades. Stucco is used on the exterior of all types of homes. From entry level bungalows to Piedmont […]
Understanding Pest Control Reports
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gviFBI8Oy34 Watch Next Video: Part 2 I’m Brian Santilena and I’m a real estate agent in the markets of Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley California. Because of my background as a contractor I have a special interest in educating my buyers and sellers about the condition of the home they’re looking to buy or sell. […]
Pest Control Reports and Faulty Grade Conditions
Watch Next Video: Part 3 Faulty grade conditions relate to the height of soil in relation to the wood lying on top of the foundation. So let me start with the different parts of a foundation. There are lots of different types of foundations but since many of the homes in my selling area were […]
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