The Physical Inspection Contingency Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley CA
When purchasing an Oakland, Piedmont or Berkeley CA home, one of the primary protections afforded to a home buyer in the California Purchase Contract is the Physical Inspection Contingency, or aka Inspection Contingency. When you make an offer on a home you are essentially saying that you agree to purchase the property so long […]
First time Buyer in Oakland’s Montclair area
“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 […]
Homes for sale in Temescal Oakland CA 360 degree view
Homes for sale, Real Estate & Info about Temescal in Oakland CA DRAG on photo to see Panorama View Temescal in Oakland CA has been in a rebuilding phase since about 2000 and it has really come into its own. It is in close proximity to lower Rockridge and the residential section of Temescal. Some terrific restaurants such […]
Parkwoods Condominium for sale in Oakland CA
Parkwoods Condominium in Oakland CA. This charming “Berkeley Model” unit is located way back in the rear of the development. It is peaceful and quiet as well as clean and spacious. It has roughly 728 square feet of living space (as per the public record) and 1 large bedroom with a walk-in closet. Doors from […]
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 […]
If a full price offer comes in, is a Seller obligated to accept it?
The bottom line answer is NO. Barring imminent domain, foreclosure and a handful of other specific situations, nobody can force you to sell them your property. A better question may be “What are my risks if a full price offer comes in and I don’t accept it?” The main risk is that you may be […]
What Does “AS-IS” Really Mean?
In the Oakland Berkeley real estate marketplace it is not uncommon to see “As-Is” referenced in the advertising remarks. In my opinion the As-Is term is used a little to often. The meaning of As-Is really depends on where you are in the sales transaction. Before an offer is accepted (the Marketing period) As-Is means […]
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