Dec
27
Success Story #225
1327 Norvell in El Cerrito was a special treat to work on. Two years ago we helped the Seller’s purchase this home as a fixer. It was a bit of a mess and needed everything. The kitchen was small, outdated and closed off from the living space. The floors were a mess, and the windows old. The yard had zero [...]
Oct
16
Want to See a Ghost?
Posted In: Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids
Want to See a Ghost? Visit the 13 Most Haunted Bay Area Houses, Hotels, Abandoned Mines … Boo! Want to see a ghost this Halloween in the very haunted Bay Area? Our East Bay region is filled with haunted places for poltergeists and benevolent spirits, according to local paranormal investigators. For our bravest readers, we compiled this list of the 13 Most Haunted [...]
Mar
09
2261 38th in Oakland – A Gem Of All Gem’s w/ Before + After’s
Posted In: Alameda County, For Sellers, Home Improvement, Listings, Oakland, Our Sales, Success Stories
We have a listing located at 2261 38th Avenue in the Harrington District of Oakland. Our Seller bought this home several years ago and completely turned it upside down. The house needed a lot of love, which is what she gave it. Here are some of the updates she did while owning it. new electrical :: new floors :: new [...]
Feb
23
Can you really buy a 2 bedroom condo in Oakland for under $550,000? Yes!
Can you really buy a 2 bedroom condo in Oakland for under $550,000? Yes, you can, and it is in a simply-sweet gated community located at the top of a tree-lined hill. Tell me more! 86 Anair Way is a serene and tranquil 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath townhome located in a hidden community close to the Oakland Zoo and overlooking [...]
Dec
03
City Transfer Tax Update
Happy December! Last month voters passed some ballot measures that will affect transfer tax rates within certain cities. If you intend to buy or sell a home in the following cities next year this could apply to you. Starting next year, possibly as early as January 1st, the following changes will occur: ALAMEDA COUNTY Berkeley (Measure P) For sales above [...]
Nov
09
Albany Market Stats for August, September, October 2018
Posted In: Albany, Local Market Statistics
The Albany market saw an influx of inventory last 3 months; October 2018 saw a record number of new listings, the most to come on in one month for years. See how that compares with years past. October 2018 = 11 new listings October 2017 = 4 new listings October 2016 = 9 new listings October 2015 = 9 new [...]
Oct
23
Is the Market About to go kerplunk?
Buyers, Sellers + Realtors were all chatting about the market at our open house this past weekend. It seems that everyone is confused about the market and what was happening: Is it shifting? Is it dropping? Is it seasonal? YES!!! All of the above. The problem is that we won’t know which it is until it passes. The other problem [...]
Oct
15
Edible Urban Oasis in the El Cerrito Hills
Right before we list a house we like to do a walkthrough of everything and make sure all of the details are in place. We look for things that we might want to add that will make the house feel warm and welcoming, such as doormats, potted plants, outdoor seating or twinkle lights. If we think the yard needs more [...]