Crocker Highlands Oakland homes for sale

July 26th, 2012

1253 Holman Rd. is a charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an additional guest “plus room” below.  Updated kitchen, baths and a charming and private rear yard for entertaining.  1 car garage with interior access and designer paint colors throughout.  The location is outstanding.  Just blocks to the Lakeshore-Grand Av. shopping district and with convenient […]

Log home for sale in Canyon CA

June 4th, 2012

13 Pinehurst Rd. Stunning Custom Log Home for sale in Canyon CA. View Photo tour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wptlCfrntFw   About Brian Santilena, Realtor Brian Santilena sells real estate in Oakland – Piedmont – Berkeley, CA – Department of real estate 01244612. Brian Santilena is one of the top real estate agents in the Oakland – Piedmont – […]

Video of 73 1/2 Roble Road a home for sale in Berkeley CA Claremont Hills

April 19th, 2012

73 1/2 Roble Road in Berkeley CA Claremont Hills neighborhood is a 5 bedrrom, 3.5 bathroom home listed for $1,195,000.   If you have questions about this property, other great Oakland-Berkeley homes for sale or would like to arrange a priate showing appointment, please contact me anytime.  Thank you.  Brian Santilena. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqUKItVEuT8       About […]

Buying my first condo in Oakland CA with Brian Santilena

March 24th, 2012

   Brian was very knowledgeable about the market and was patient with me, allowing me to investigate a few different areas before zeroing in on the right one for me. He was also very helpful throughout the closing process, working with the seller and my lender to ensure that things were completed in a timely […]

First time Buyer in Oakland’s Montclair area

March 24th, 2012

   “As a single mom and first time home buyer, I really leaned on Brian to help guide me through the process. Brian gave me candid and sound advice, pointed out things I would have overlooked and helped me make good decisions. He was very available to me every step of the way, and really […]

Zip code to Neigborhood name converter for Oakland & Piedmont CA

February 10th, 2012

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 Police Department Email and Text Message Alert Service

January 19th, 2012

Oakland Police Department Email and Text Message Alert Service. I live in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland and while it is relatively safe and quiet it would be great to know about crimes and or emergency issues in real time.  Captain Steve Tull with the Oakland Police Department has established a new Text and Email […]

Interest rates are going up when buying a home in Oakland and Piedmont CA

January 15th, 2012

If you’re thinking of buying a home in Oakland or Piedmont, LOAN RATES ARE GOING UP!  I’ve been speaking with Brian Moggan (Branch Manager with Mason McDuffie Mortgage) and after quite a bit of technical mortgage discussion I think the bottom line is that mortgage rates are going to be going up.  Some facts to […]

Selling my Parkwoods condo in Oakland CA

November 7th, 2011

I found Brian when I was thinking about selling my Parkwoods condo a couple of years ago. I talked to him about it and decided that I would wait another year or two before putting it on the market. I asked Brian to keep in touch. He contacted me periodically to see if I was […]

Oakland condos with views

October 14th, 2011

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: