Rent vs Buy a Home in Berkeley?
Buying a home in the East Bay may be the biggest financial decision of your life. Then again, you don't want to wake up one…
Author: Susie Wyshak
What NOT To Do Before Buying a Home in Oakland – First Time Buyer Tips
With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing a home, it seems counterproductive to focus on what you should not do.…
Berkeley & Oakland House Prices – Are They For Real? (Video)
Is that low house price for real? ("It's in my budget!")Berkeley and Oakland house hunters are all too familiar with house listings at prices that…
ADUs & SB-9 in California, California Home Ownership, Home Buying & Owning, Home Buying Pro Tips, Home Financing
California Downpayment & ADU Financing Assistance
California home buyers have a few excellent programs to help you buy a home and offset the costs of building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)…
How does Proposition 19 work to keep a house’s low tax basis?
California's Proposition 19 went into effect on April 1, 2021. It's known as the "The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of…
How a local Berkeley real estate buyers’ agent can help you get that perfect home
When purchasing or selling a property in Berkeley or Oakland, it is always a good idea to work with a local, active real estate professional.…
Top 10 Home Upgrades & Renovations To Maximize Your Sale Price
When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to know what renovations will get your property sold the fastest and for the…
The BEST City in the U.S. to Raise a Family in 2022 is in the Bay Area
Congratulations to the city of Fremont, California and Fremont home owners who topped WalletHub's 2022 rankings of "Best City To Raise a Family."The City of…
How To Grow Luffa Sponges in Oakland
What's the strangest thing you can grow in Berkeley or Oakland? SPONGES!Ask anyone where they think loofah / luffa sponges come from.I guarantee 80% of…
The Most Affordable Places to Live in 2022 – Compare 3 Lists of Cheap Places to Buy
Ohio is the hands-down winner in affordable places to live...with Buffalo, New York making a showing on two lists.[table id=1 /]The Forbes list also features…