Home for sale in the Oakland Hills CA

February 25th, 2016

6308 Hillmont Dr. in Oakland’s Millsmont.  $599,000 Offered by Realtor Brian Santilena with Pacific Union Real Estate Located in the quiet and scenic Millsmont neighborhood of Oakland, 6308 Hillmont is a 1,659 square foot split level home located on a spacious 5,671 square foot corner lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Enclosed within a […]

6308 Hillmont Drive in Oakland CA 94605 3 bed 2.5 bath home for sale

February 25th, 2016

Brought to you by Brian Santilena | Pacific Union Real Estate. Located in the quiet and scenic Millsmont neighborhood of Oakland, 6308 Hillmont is a 1,659 square foot split level home located on a spacious 5,671 square foot corner lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Enclosed within a wooded and ivy covered fence, the […]

Living in Oakland CA

December 11th, 2014

Living in and loving Oakland CA For all Oakland is or isn’t, it can never be said that the city isn’t one of a kind. The diversity in its people, the quality of its cuisine, the beauty of its neighborhoods, it is unlike any other place on the planet. I don’t mean imply that its […]

Buy an Oakland, Piedmont Berkeley home with cash now and finance it later

October 19th, 2013

Delayed financing is as good as all cash. Needless to say, the Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley real estate markets are super heated.  Low inventory and pent up buyer demand combined with low interest rates are making for heavily competitive environment.  Even when a Buyer steps up and offers a seller thousands, tens of thousands or […]

The Bay Area real estate market is HOT!

January 18th, 2013

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 […]

Buying my Luxury Oakland – Piedmont home with Brian Santilena

January 4th, 2013

The first word that comes to mind when I think of Brian is Integrity. Probably the most important characteristic I’m looking for when dealing with any professional. I worked with Brian on and off for years, looking to buy a house. The “on and off” was due to my own changing life circumstances, and thus […]

Testimonial when purchasing our home in Oakland’s Oakmore area

January 4th, 2013

We are so lucky to have met Brian at an open house one day.  Although we were not far along in our home buying process, he was patient and didn’t pressure us but provided useful information when we asked  Once we were ready, he recommended a fabulous mortgage team, and we were off to find […]

Day off from Real Estate River Rafting

December 27th, 2012

This past year my brother and I took a trip to Casta Rica and had a terrific time river rafting.  http://youtu.be/ezymrsRDzIA I’ve been selling real estate in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley for some time now and every chance I can I love to get outside to do fun things in nature.  Enjoy the show.   […]

Video of Homes in Oakland, Piedmont & Berkeley CA

November 14th, 2012

So where do you want to live?  Homes in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley come in all sizes, shapes and price points.  From Contemporary view homes to Beaux Arts estates to Mediterrinean Bungalows, the area offers something for everybody.  And, at a value when compared to San Francisco prices.  See available area homes for sale.https://vimeo.com/51715564  

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 […]