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  • Alameda | Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning | Listings

    SOLD: 2838 Fillmore Street, Alameda East End – Home Sale Case Study

    BySusie Wyshak May 12, 2025March 14, 2026

    Have you always dreamed of living in Alameda and thought you might only be able to afford a condo or townhouse? This was our target buyer for marketing the Alameda Dream home — a 1 bedroom house at 2838 Fillmore Selling a one-bedroom house is a tall order, even in Alameda’s coveted East End neighborhood….

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  • Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California | Listings

    SOLD: 167 Purcell, Alameda on Bay Farm Island – Case Study

    BySusie Wyshak March 23, 2025March 14, 2026

    This 3 bedroom house with a ground-floor bedroom and bath along with a fenced yard on Alameda’s Bay Farm Island checked all the boxes for many home buyers. 167 Purcell is an awesome, centrally located East Bay home, with: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms: 2 bedrooms upstairs, each with en-suite full baths* 1 bedroom and…

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  • Berkeley ADU
    ADUs & SB-9 in California | California Home Ownership

    How do I learn about adding an ADU to my house in Berkeley, Rockridge and the East Bay

    BySusie Wyshak March 13, 2025December 7, 2025

    So you want to add an ADU to your property or maybe lift your house to add space so you can stay in Berkeley, Rockridge, or another East Bay town. When at the Rockridge Library, most visitors ask: How can I learn about building an ADU? If you have a flat lot, you can potentially…

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  • Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California | East Bay Living

    Why everyone loves Rockridge, Oakland (with the latest Rockridge home listings)

    BySusie Wyshak March 12, 2025December 7, 2025

    I’ve lived in Rockridge for more than 10 years where I own — and house hack — a duplex. So this list of reasons why a Rockridge is so popular comes directly from my experience. Ask anyone who has been to Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood what they think. You will very likely hear them say “it’s…

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    Easy Home Fixes For Aging in Place – and Recovering From Surgery

    BySusie Wyshak March 10, 2025December 7, 2025

    By Susie Wyshak. Originally printed in the Rockridge News, March 2025 The edge of a curb. A raised sidewalk. A barbell at the gym. Too many steep hikes. What do these all have in common? Ouch! and “I didn’t realize what a death-trap my house is!” The Wall St. Journal reports that by 2030, the…

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  • Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips

    Better Than Bullion (Buy a House or Gold Bars?)

    BySusie Wyshak February 14, 2025December 7, 2025

    The price of gold is at an all time high, more than 10x what it was around 1980 when the price shot up. Before then it had been relatively flat for decades. The price of Bay Area real estate has had a slower trajectory up. As you can see in this Median Home Price Trends…

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    California Home Ownership | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Owning Vacation Rentals | Owning Your Future

    Buy a House is the #1 Most Popular Life Goal

    BySusie Wyshak January 24, 2025December 7, 2025

    I know you might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t the number one life goal to find inner peace, get married, achieve true happiness, or become a yoga guru?” And sure, those are all popular goals—but let’s talk about a truly achievable, life-changing goal that can actually fund your path to inner peace: Buy a house. Why…

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  • California's ADU laws
    ADUs & SB-9 in California | California Home Ownership | Home Buying & Owning | Owning Your Future

    2025 California ADU Laws

    BySusie Wyshak January 23, 2025March 6, 2026

    There’s a reason why I’ve dragged my feet in converting my fixer garage into an ADU: Every year California improves statewide laws with regulations for building accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In 2025 some of the most exciting laws squash rules that some local cities were hoping to impose. Maxable is a company that provides end-to-end…

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    Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California | California Home Ownership | East Bay Living | Moving From California

    Moving To the SF Bay Area From LA

    BySusie Wyshak January 20, 2025December 7, 2025

    Thinking about making the move from LA to the Bay Area?   If you’re bemoaning the idea of not being in Los Angeles, by the beaches, in WEHO, or some other scene you might miss, here are a few things to consider about what you’ll love—and what you might miss—about the Bay Area. Is the…

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    Home Buying & Owning | Oakland | Remodeling Ideas

    The #1 California Home Improvement is Fire Hardening

    BySusie Wyshak January 16, 2025December 7, 2025

    The Getty Center and Getty Villa emerged from the 2025 Los Angeles fire disaster as examples of fire hardening best practices. Yes, they had staff to supplement all of the measures the Getty team took to stop fire approaching and stop smoke from penetrating the buildings. But they also meticulously followed best practices for fire hardening…

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5 things I learned delivering the #Rockridge News 5 things I learned delivering the #Rockridge News to merchants and apartments on College Avenue today: 1. It's hard to estimate how many copies to leave at the various cafés and the church! 2. People line up at cafés at 10 AM, but it's a perfect time to get your nails done while everyone is having coffee. 3. It is interesting to see how many apartment buildings there are on college, which you might not notice when casually strolling. 4. #TraderJoes being a destination for so many residents of Berkeley and Oakland is such a boon for Rockridge merchants and the overall vibe. 5. Everyone is so friendly! I believe that since it is so rare to see news in print that people love perusing this 8-page newsletter. So much fun delivering it. #papergirl
Oakland #househackers alert - don't miss this beau Oakland #househackers alert - don't miss this beautiful, vacant side-by-side duplex with a HUGE garage that is truly wonderful whether you need 4 bedrooms and 2 updated kitchens for yourself or you want friends, family, a renter, etc., to live near you and help you offset your mortgage. This one is very special! Link in story or message for details. 2306 Ivy Drive, Oakland Open Saturday, April 4, 2 to 4 PM $1,199,000 Listed by @andreagordonrealestate Susan Wyshak, Realtor®️| 510-269-7051 | susie.wyshak@compass.com https://www.susiewyshak.com Helping people live their best life, from Berkeley to Bar Harbor Calif. DRE 02144226 | Maine BA929575 | Compass #oaklandrealestate #multifamily cohousing
Imagine you're living 1/10th of a mile from Berkel Imagine you're living 1/10th of a mile from Berkeley's famous @monterey.market (watch the reel!) Imagine being here for dry-farmed tomato season. This is the 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo in a small building in our dream location you've been waiting for. Yes, I dream of it too! Come check out 1626 Hopkins on Sunday 3/29, 2-4:30 Experience the legendary tall trees of Hopkins. Stroll @berkeleyhort 🌵and grab a slice of @gioiapizzeriasf just a block away -- then explore some of the most respected food shops where #Berkeley restaurant chefs get their provisions. Just .7 miles to North Berkeley #BART and very close to Gilman Street too. If you're looking for #UCBerkeley housing 🐻 in a location that will be great for a work commute, this could be it! Can't make it to the open house? DM for details and a tour. Lastly, AI was not involved in writing this. Why? It just would not have the passion that I needed to express about Hopkins Street. Susie Wyshak, Realtor®️| 510-269-7051 | susie.wyshak@compass.com https://www.susiewyshak.com Calif. DRE # 02144226 | Maine BA929575 | Compass Listed by John Seravic, Compass
When you tell kids at an open house to help themse When you tell kids at an open house to help themselves to the @traderjoes letter cookies 1. What we spelled 2. What happened when we looked away 📍523 Pala - San Leandro 🛏 3 beds plus large den 🛁 2 baths 🏠 2316 sq ft 🌳 4000 sf ft lot 🦮 Historic Estudillo Estates 🌷 Private balcony with every bedroom! 💵 Listed at $1,060,00 Listed by Nicole Easterday (DRE# 02193925) and Susie Wyshak (DRE# 02144226) - Compass
Not a bad place to spend the weekend! Come join Not a bad place to spend the weekend! Come join us at 523 Pala in San Leandro to enjoy this scrumptious room and many more! Open 3/21 & 22 2-4:30 📍523 Pala - San Leandro 🛏 3 beds plus large den 🛁 2 baths 🏠 2316 sq ft 🌳 4000 sf ft lot 🦮 Historic Estudillo Estates 🌷 Private balcony with every bedroom! 💵 Listed at $1,060,00 Listed by Nicole Easterday (DRE# 02193925) and Susie Wyshak (DRE# 02144226) - Compass
Weekend #househunting agenda: Discover San Leandro Weekend #househunting agenda: Discover San Leandro and an exceptionally lovely 1938 Spanish-style home that combines elevated living with indoor - outdoor comfort: 523Pala.com Our beautiful listing - staged by @redefiningspace - is located in San Leandro's sought-after Estudillo Estates neighborhood, famous for Spanish style beauties, neighborhoody vibe, and proximity to ☕️ and shops. This home has been wowing everyone who walks in the door, especially with "it looks even better in person!" This weekend we invite you to our discover this enchanting three bedroom house that has balconies off of each bedroom. That's right, 3 balconies! The landscaped patio is dreamy...I could go on but you simply must see for yourself how this home checks the boxes as a California dream home. Open Saturday 3/21 & Sunday 3/22 2-4:30 📍523 Pala - San Leandro 🛏 3 beds plus large den 🛁 2 baths 🏠 2316 sq ft 🌳 4000 sf ft lot 🦮 Historic Estudillo Estates 🌷 Private balcony with every bedroom! 💵 Listed at $1,060,00 Please get in touch if you need to find an agent to help you with this amazing property. Listed by Nicole Easterday (DRE# 02193925) and Susie Wyshak (DRE# 02144226) - Compass p.s. Plan to pop in at beloved eateries such as @tophatterskitchen @zocalocoffee @as.kneaded.cafe and @lavanta_sanleandro Then enjoy our nature at Chabot Park (it'll be cooler this weekend! 🥵 #californiadream
This North Berkeley house made my day! Heart made This North Berkeley house made my day! Heart made our of bike chains and found materials Flowers made out of bike chains on the fence! A lovely rainbow A #succulentplanter made out of a pallet! #foundobjects #gardendecor #upcycling #berkeleyhomes
A delicious #brokertour hosted by @farmcurious (Ni A delicious #brokertour hosted by @farmcurious (Nicole Easterday) at our beautiful #SanLeandro listing - 523Pala.com Join us and discover the magic of this Spanish-style Estudillo Estates beauty! 📍523 Pala - San Leandro 🛏 3 beds plus large den 🛁 2 baths 🏠 2316 sq ft 🌳 4000 sf ft lot 🦮 Historic Estudillo Estates 🌷 Private balcony with every bedroom! 💵 Listed at $1,060,00 Listed by Nicole Easterday (DRE# 02193925) and Susie Wyshak (DRE# 02144226) - Compass #foodierealtors
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Your answer to: Where should I live in the East Bay that's near everything? #SanLeandro 523Pala.com
March 14, 2026 - For sale in one of the East Bay's most popular towns is this enchanting Spanish-style home in San Leandro's sought-after Estudillo Estates. Discover your California indoor / outdoor dream lifestyle — all 3 bedrooms have their own balconies, and the back patio is a dream! Visit 523Pala.com for all the details, pics and floorplan. 📍523 Pala Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577 🛏 3 beds plus large den 🛁 2 baths 🏠 2316 sq ft 🌳 4000 sf ft lot 🦮 Historic Estudillo Estates 🌷 Private balcony with every bedroom! 💵 Listed at $1,060,00 Listed by Nicole Easterday (DRE# 02193925) and Susie Wyshak (DRE# 02144226) - Compass Got real estate or home ownership questions? Just ask. https://www.compass.com/agents/susie-wyshak/ Susie Wyshak, Realtor - 510-269-7051 susie.wyshak@compass.com Compass Berkeley DRE 02144226
523 Pala Ave, San Leandro Home Tour - Estudillo Estates - Listed by Nicole Easterday & Susie Wyshak
At the Bay Area ADU Expo, I interviewed 3 companies in the tiny home and ADU space to hear what they're up to. There are lots more making flat-packed modular, pre-fab that get craned in, and of course custom builders. Check out my post with a few other companies who were at the expo: https://susiewyshak.com/bay-area-pre-fab-adu-vendors/ DISCLAIMER! Be sure to do your own research and due diligence to find out what is allowed by your town, what is allowed on your property, and laws coming down the pike that might be a good reason to wait to do anything. All pricing should be verified as well. Got real estate, ADU or home ownership / home selling questions? Need to find a real estate agent in another part of the country or the world? Just ask! I'm your real estate connector. https://www.compass.com/agents/susie-wyshak/ Susie Wyshak, Realtor - 510-269-7051 homewithsusie@gmail.com Compass Berkeley & Maine DRE 02144226
Bay Area ADU Fair 2026 - I spoke with 3 Prefab and Modular ADU Vendors
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Check out the beautiful #AlysaLiu mural in #Oakland at 43rd & Telegraph in @temescaldistrict -- painted by the @illuminaries Love! Here are a few of my favorite places, although there are way too many to choose from on this fun stretch of Telegraph. Lots of very cool murals, too! Get your lottery tix and sugar fix at Golden Gate Donuts then proceed on the tour. 😂 They've had $2 million winner. (I can help you find the perfect estate when you win!) #oaklandmurals @visitoakland Susie Wyshak, real estate agent at Compass (Local Rockridge / Temescal foodie!) DRE 02144226
Alysia Liu Mural on Telegraph in Oakland's Temescal Neighborhood
405 Centre Court in Harbor Bay Isle is cozy, bright, and peaceful with a fantastic spacious layout and a reserved parking space nearby. Love this gated community next door to the Harbor Bay Club! Get in touch if you're looking for easy ground floor living in Alameda. Listed at $699,000 Susan Wyshak, Realtor®️| 510-269-7051 | susie.wyshak@compass.com https://www.susiewyshak.com Helping people live their best life, from Berkeley to Bar Harbor Calif. DRE #02144226 | Maine #BA929575 | Compass Listed by Chris Swim & Tracy Keaton, Compass
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