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August 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights
I am pleased to share with you our latest Market Report for the San Francisco Bay Area. The report begins with economic and real estate commentary presented in partnership with the Rosen Consulting Group (RCG). For the statistical report of the regional housing market, we look at the ten counties associated with the SF BayContinue reading “August 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”
July 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights
I am pleased to share with you our latest Market Report for the San Francisco Bay Area. The report begins with economic and real estate commentary presented in partnership with the Rosen Consulting Group (RCG). For the statistical report of the regional housing market, we look at the ten counties associated with the SF BayContinue reading “July 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”
Q2 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights
I am pleased to share with you our latest Market Report for the San Francisco Bay Area. The report begins with economic and real estate commentary presented in partnership with the Rosen Consulting Group (RCG). For the statistical report of the regional housing market, we look at the ten counties associated with the SF BayContinue reading “Q2 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”
Home Sales Report: October 27th – November 2nd 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
55 Fairmount Avenue #302 Oakland, California 94611
SOLD $650,000 Updated light and bright 2BD/2BA top floor corner unit with vaulted living room ceiling. Freshly painted throughout with new contemporary carpeting and LED recessed ceiling, bathroom and dining area lighting. This unit has been freshly painted throughout. The kitchen with breakfast nook features granite countertops and tile flooring. Both the master suite andContinue reading “55 Fairmount Avenue #302 Oakland, California 94611”
Home Sales Report: September 15th – September 21st 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
Home Sales Report: September 8th – September 14th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
Home Sales Report: August 25th – August 30th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
Home Sales Report: August 18th – August 24th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
5135 Harbord Drive Oakland, California 94618
SOLD $1,675,000 Classic Upper Rockridge Cape Cod Cottage-style 3+BD/1+BA home with a vaulted living room ceiling, refinished oak hardwood floors on both the main and upstairs bedroom levels and a freshly painted interior. The sunny eat-in kitchen looks out on the rear patio garden. Downstairs, there is a home office that doubles as the laundryContinue reading “5135 Harbord Drive Oakland, California 94618”
Home Sales Report: July 28th – August 3rd 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
Home Sales Report: July 21st – July 27th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
77 Clarewood Lane Oakland, California 94618
SOLD $1,350,000 The updated level-in three bedroom/two plus bath Clarewood townhome end unit is designed for entertaining. The kitchen features new quartz countertops, stainless steel under-counter-mounted sink and fixture, GE Profile refrigerator, gas range and dishwasher. The master bathroom has been updated with a new quartz countertop, two vanity sinks and a subway tiled shower.Continue reading “77 Clarewood Lane Oakland, California 94618”
5401 Masonic Avenue Oakland, California 94618
Sold for $2,962,000 with seven offers. Listed $1,995,000 Built in 1934, this classic Upper Rockridge Mediterranean home, situated on over a quarter-acre level landscaped lot, has been updated yet retains much of its original architectural character. This home features four-plus bedrooms, four updated bathrooms, a formal living room with an attached sitting area, a formalContinue reading “5401 Masonic Avenue Oakland, California 94618”
Home Sales Report: June 2nd – June 8th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
Home Sales Report: May 26th – June 1st 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
5045 Cochrane Avenue Oakland, California 94618
For Sale $1,995,000 This remodeled and updated Upper Rockridge traditional home features San Francisco, Golden Gate & Bay Bridge views and a kitchen built for entertaining. In 2017, with the vision of the architect Lorin Hill, this home was extensively remodeled to create an open area for entertaining family and friends indoor or out onContinue reading “5045 Cochrane Avenue Oakland, California 94618”
Home Sales Report: April 28th – May 4th 2021Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, San Leandro & San Lorenzo
How Important is it to do Improvement/Repair Work Before my Home is Marketed?
For those sellers who want to maximize their potential gain in selling their home, it is important to combine the key findings of the structural pest and home inspection reports with their Realtor’s honest assessment of what he/she thinks the “hot spots” are in the home. Has the kitchen been recently updated or does itContinue reading “How Important is it to do Improvement/Repair Work Before my Home is Marketed?”
13190 Skyline Boulevard Oakland, California 94619
SOLD $1,450,000 | LIST PRICE $1,095,000 This updated contemporary-style three bedroom/two bath home, sited on over three quarters of an acre, could be considered the essence of an urban retreat. Set back off the road and barely visible from the street, this home has the feeling of a refuge from the hustle-and-bustle of daily life.Continue reading “13190 Skyline Boulevard Oakland, California 94619”
5929 Wood Drive Oakland, California 94611
SOLD $2,050,000 | LIST PRICE $1,995,000 Located in the desirable Piedmont-side-of-Montclair neighborhood, this four-plus bedroom/three bath mid-century home has been re-imagined, remodeled and updated to give it a 21st century contemporary feeling. With a spacious, open floor plan and plenty of light, this home is designed for entertaining. From the dining area and living room,Continue reading “5929 Wood Drive Oakland, California 94611”
5929 Wood Drive Oakland CA 94611
For Sale $1,995,000
Home Sales Report: March 24th – March 30th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
13190 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland CA 94619
For Sale $1,095,000
6700 Pinehaven Road Oakland, California 94611
SOLD $1,275,000 | LIST PRICE $949,000
Home Sales Report: March 3rd – March 9th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
Home Sales Report: February 10th – February 16th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
Home Sales Report: February 3rd – February 9th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
5454 Hilltop Crescent Oakland, California 94618
SOLD $2,000,000 | LIST PRICE $1,895,000
Why A Seller Should Not Counter-Out A Physical Inspection Contingency In An Offer
When reviewing an offer or offers on a home, the price may be the most important factor in a seller’s decision, but it is also important to review the contingencies that may be part of the offer being considered. The contingencies could include a physical inspection, an appraisal and buyer financing. In a multiple offerContinue reading “Why A Seller Should Not Counter-Out A Physical Inspection Contingency In An Offer”
Home Sales Report: January 13th – January 19th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
How Do I Revive Buyer Interest In My Home?
This happens, even in a seller’s market, where it seems other homes for sale in the neighborhood have all sold but yours. In our current market, it is unusual for a home to remain on the market for more than three weeks without an offer. Whenever a home comes on the market, one of fourContinue reading “How Do I Revive Buyer Interest In My Home?”
Home Sales Report: January 6th – January 12th 2021 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
Why Is My Home Not Selling?
2020 was a year in which buyer demand for our homes exceeded the listing supply on the market. This means that more buyers were chasing fewer homes often creating more than one offer (multiple offers) on available homes. For homes that didn’t sell or took longer to sell than what the homeowners were anticipating, thereContinue reading “Why Is My Home Not Selling?”
Home Sales Report: December 30th – January 5th 2020 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
Home Sales Report: December 23rd – December 29th 2020 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
Home Sales Report: December 9th – December 15th 2020 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
Home Sales Report: December 2nd – December 8th 2020 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
How Important is it to do Improvement/Repair Work Before my Home is Marketed?
For those sellers who want to maximize their potential gain in selling their home, it is important to combine the key findings of the structural pest and home inspection reports with their Realtor’s honest assessment of what he/she thinks the “hot spots” are in the home. Has the kitchen been recently updated or does itContinue reading “How Important is it to do Improvement/Repair Work Before my Home is Marketed?”
Home Sales Report: November 25th – December 1st 2020 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
As A Seller, How Do I Determine What Inspections Should Be Done Before Going On The Market?
This is one of the most important decisions a seller will make before marketing his/her home. Why? This will determine what and how much property information is given to a prospective buyer. It is my opinion the more information a buyer is given about the condition of a property, the more confident the buyer willContinue reading “As A Seller, How Do I Determine What Inspections Should Be Done Before Going On The Market?”
Home Sales Report: November 11th – November 17th 2020 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
How Important Is It To Do Property Inspections Before Marketing My Home?
Pre-marketing inspections are so important to do for a couple of key reasons. First, knowing the true condition of your home before going on the market will help make you aware of issues that you can either repair beforehand or disclose to a prospective buyer before he/she writes an offer on your home. Secondly, dependingContinue reading “How Important Is It To Do Property Inspections Before Marketing My Home?”
Home Sales Report: November 4th – November 10th 2020 Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland & San Leandro
What Are Buyers Looking For In A Home?
This isn’t a trick question, but, for a seller, understanding what the buyers are looking for in a home may determine how well the seller does in the sale of his/her home. Most sellers want to maximize the return on their sale and, to do this, they should consider the condition of the most importantContinue reading “What Are Buyers Looking For In A Home?”