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Forget fiction. Home buying is a real life …
Do you feel like home buying has its ups and downs and winding road with plenty obstacles and…

Bay Area Home Price Charts and Trends by …
Thanks to the Chief Market Analyst at Compass in the Bay Area, we have access to detailed and…

The Wild West of Touring Homes is Now …
You know that viral SNL Zillow video where they say "pick up your phone, open the app, and…

Stage Your House As an Easy Home Makeover
Does your house have the comfortable feel of an old shoe? Are you embarrassed to have people over?…

6 Things NOT To Ask At An Open …
Open houses provide an invaluable opportunity for prospective buyers to explore properties firsthand at your leisure.Open houses are…

Rockridge Kitchen Tour 2024 - Better Than Pinterest …
As a Rockridge resident, I helped the Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) get the word out about the…

Living in Rockridge - Get a Total Makeover, …
College Ave. in Oakland's popular Rockridge neighborhood is home to many highly rated health and beauty businesses. Discover…

Avoid This Remodeling Mistake When Tearing Down Walls
Home improvement website Houzz surveyed released a 2024 survey of home improvements home owners are making this year.…

Why Bay Area Home Buyers Need a Fiduciary …
With changes in 2024, home buyers will have more visibility into the compensation of agents than ever before.…