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So how do you get the best deal when buying a home in Oakland Piedmont or Berkeley CA?

October 1st, 2012

So how do you get the best deal when buying a home in Oakland Piedmont or Berkeley CA? Here is what I think. You just need to do one or more of the following things: #1 Buy a home that is not attractive to other prospective buyers. #2 Be willing to put up with a […]

Oakland Montclair Real Estate Market Update

September 18th, 2012

  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 […]

Homes for sale Crocker Highlands Oakland

July 26th, 2012

1253 Holman Rd. in Oakland’s Crocker Highlands neighborhood is coming onto the market in mid August and is listed for $749,000.  It has 3 bedrooms 2 baths and an additional guest “plus room” below.  The kitchen and baths have been updated.  It offers a charming and private rear yard for entertaining and a 1 car garage with interior […]

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 […]

Real estate Oakland Crocker Highlands

July 26th, 2012

 1253 Holman Rd. is a charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home with an additional guest “plus room” below.  The character is charming and the location is outstanding.  Just blocks to the Lakeshore-Grand Av. shopping district and with convenient access to freeways and transportation you will feel close to everything.  Listed for $729,000 and coming on […]

Parkwoods condo in Oakland CA sold by Brian Santilena

June 21st, 2012

  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

June 16th, 2012

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

June 14th, 2012

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 […]

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 […]