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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 […]
Real Estate sold in Oakland’s Rockridge District 5556 Masonic Ave
I recently placed Buyers into this sleek, split level home in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge Neighborhood. 5556 Masonic in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It has updated bathrooms and is a perfect candidate for future expansion. We actually had a great local architect (Richard Janzen) out to the property to check the […]
Home sold in Upper Laurel – Lincoln Heights of Oakland CA
See what these clients said about workinng with Brian Laurel District / Lincoln Heights home with big bay views on Frye St. has recently closed escrow for $605,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as well as a large rear patio and up-slope garden. The kitchen was wonderfully updated with granite counters, natural stone […]
Crocker Highlands comtemporary home sold
This is a Beautiful home that I sold in Oakland California’s Crocker Highlands neighborhood. It is beautiful 50’s contemporary with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths that closed for $1,250,000. Redone from “tip to toe” it has an updated kitchen that opens to a dining room/living room combo, large windows that have pleasant views of the […]
Contemporary home with views in Albany CA
I represented the Buyers on their purchase of this wonderful Albany contemporary with views of San Francisco, the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. It has 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms and floor to ceiling living room windows to frame the spectacular sunsets over Mt. Tam. I have sold many homes in the Oakland, Piedmont and […]
First time Buyers in Oakland CA Upper Rockridge
My wife and I have been in our new house for over a month now — and we are still raving about our experience working with Brian. Throughout the entire buying process, we found him to be very professional, incredibly knowledgeable about the local market, objective and insightful on the properties and process, and quite […]
Buy a foreclosed home in Oakland or Piedmont CA
There are many homes and real estate for sale in Oakland and Piedmont Ca and of course everyone wants to get the best deal they can. I mean, who doesn’t. One of the best ways to purchase a home below market value is to buy a foreclosed one. There are many challenges and pitfalls but […]
Oakland CA sewer lateral EBMUD waste water control ordinance
Update as of May 2011 As a home seller in Oakland or Piedmont California you will soon be obligated to conduct a sewer lateral scope inspection and upon transfer of the home to a new Buyer someone will be obligated to make any repairs needed to comply with the new city of Oakland sewer lateral […]
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