Oakland’s Piedmont Ave. Neighborhood
While Oakland’s Rockridge seems to get most of the press, Oakland’s Piedmont Ave. Neighborhood has lots of the same desirable features. Great restaurants, plenty of coffee shops, local independent stores and homes that offer loads of character. Known for its tight “neighborhood feel” and highly walkable, Oakland’s Piedmont Ave. has a little something for everyone. […]
Oakland CA Ranks Among Nation’s Top Ten “Green” Cities for Real Estate and more
Did you know that Oakland, CA has been ranked as one of the nation’s top ten “greenest cities”? Oakland has the country’s cleanest, freshest tap water; access to an abundance of fresh, locally-grown, organic food; and a hydrogen-powered public transit system. Growing food locally reduces waste and carbon emissions. Oakland already gets 17% of its […]
City of Oakland real estate transfer tax?
Does the city of Oakland have a real estate transfer tax? The answer is YES. It is equal to 1.5% of the sale price. ($15/ thousand of sale price) In a typical real estate transaction it is customary for the Seller to pay 50% and the Buyer to pay 50%. The county of Alameda imposes […]
Writing an offer letter when purchasing a home in Oakland, Piedmont & Berkeley CA
I’ve been selling homes and real estate in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley California for 15 years and one thing for sure is that the real estate market is constantly changing. One thing that remains the same is that home Sellers tend to want to do business with people they like. That is why an offer […]
Homes for sale in Temescal, Oakland CA 4519 Shafter Ave.
COMING SOON! 4519 Shafter Ave. is a charming home for sale in Oakland’s Temescal District. The home offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. A portion of the 2 car garage has also been tastefully converted into home office. There is a dining area off of the kitchen that opens to a large […]
North Berkeley CA Homes for sale 1411 Lincoln St.
A Charming Berkeley CA North Berkeley Bungalow for sale. http://youtu.be/h5wxjUI0abw 1411 Lincoln is a charming Berkeley Bungalow built in 1938. Lovingly updated over the years it has retained much of its original charm but has been enhanced with some sophisticated updates. The first thing that you’ll notice when visiting this home is the warm and […]
Home for sale in North Berkeley CA 1411 Lincoln Street
Located just around the corner from North Berkeley Bart and set on a quiet part of the block is 1411 Lincoln St. in North Berkeley – Westbrae. This lovely home for sale was built in 1938 and currently shows as a 2+ bedroom, 2 bath Berkeley Bungalow. Originally built with approximately 1083 square feet of […]
Upper Rockridge Oakland home for sale with SF views
320 Florence Ave is a beautiful home in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge Neighborhood. Much of its ornate charm has been preserved for its new benefactor. Orriented in a south-west direction the sun exposure is excellent and many of the picture windows frame outstanding views of the San Francisco Bay, the city and the Golden Gate Bridge. […]
The Bay Area real estate market is HOT!
The Bay Area real estate market and especially homes for sale in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley. They are HOT, HOT, HOT! And it’s heating up even more as we enter the spring market. SF Gate just did a story on this exact topic. Low rates and low inventory are combining for one competitive market. Multiple offers are […]
four bedroom homes in oakland ca
Four bedroom homes in oakland ca Four bedroom homes in Oakland do not come on the market very often. Especially four bedroom homes in Upper Rockridge. This is a really special property overlooking the rolling hills, the San Francisco bay and the city beyond. It has 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The assigned school […]
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