How to get top dollar Selling Berkeley real estate

March 4th, 2016

Conveniently located off of Adeline and Ashby, this Berkeley neighborhood is an annexed area that joins with Oakland and Emeryville. Family friendly, the home offers immediate access to a neighborhood park and is a few short blocks from Ashby BART and Highway 580, offering a central location with plenty of options for commuters. Weekly farmers […]

Mediterranean Home for sale in Berkeley CA

March 4th, 2016

New on the market is 1912 Fairview St is a gorgeous Mediterranean-style bungalow built in 1937 in a great Berkeley location. Brought to you by Brian Santilena Berkeley Realtor with Pacific Union Real Estate.  The 1,438 square foot house sits on a 4,000 square foot lot surrounded by a neighboring park. It features 3 bedrooms […]

Bridging the Millennial home buyer divide

December 5th, 2015

Over the past 3-4 years I’ve been selling more and more homes to members of the  Millennial Generation.  More than to any other.  I work in the San Francisco East Bay (Oakland, Piedmont & Berkeley) and I’m right in the path of tech companies turning towards Oakland’s more affordable commercial environments and cheaper employee housing […]

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 […]

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 […]

Oakland hills firestorm

October 27th, 2011

The Oakland Hills firestorm of 1991 is credited with burning over 3300 homes and over 1520 acres. 25 people lost their lives and the financial impact exceeded $1.5 billion. We have just passed the 20 year anniversary from that disaster and many ongoing efforts have been and are being made to ensure that a disaster […]

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:

Selling our home in Montclair Oakland CA with real estate agent Brian Santilena

September 26th, 2011

Marketing homes for sale in Oakland CA Montclair district by Brian Santilena. Comments from home sellers of 6800 Colton Drive, Oakland Montclair CA 94611 We worked with Brian to sell our home in Oakland as part of a relocation process. Having moved to another city, it was important to us that our agent have not […]