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    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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  • living in Rockridge Oakland
    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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  • updating a house to age in place
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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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  • better to invest in gold or real estate?
    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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  • Damariscotta condo - photo by Susie Wyshak
    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 ADU laws
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    2025 California ADU Laws

    BySusie Wyshak January 23, 2025December 8, 2025

    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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  • San Francisco Ferry Building view from Google SF
    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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  • make fire hardening a top home improvement item
    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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  • alternative to selling to a flipper
    Ask Susie - Real Questions from Real Buyers | Home Buying & Owning | Home Selling | Selling Strategies & Stories

    Want To Partner With a Flipper To Update Sell Your House?

    BySusie Wyshak January 6, 2025December 8, 2025

    Is the reward worth the risk of collaborating with a flipper / developer to update an older home in an affluent neighborhood before selling? The idea of transforming a million dollar home into a $3 million property — rather than selling it to someone else who will do just that — is worth exploring. Partnering…

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  • avoid home buyer remorse
    Ask Susie - Real Questions from Real Buyers | California Home Ownership | Evaluating Properties | Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips

    Don’t Let Fears of Home Buyer Remorse Stop You

    BySusie Wyshak December 30, 2024December 8, 2025

    “Eighty-two percent of home buyers express regrets about their recent property purchase. Their most common regret: buying a home that requires too much maintenance.” (Clever Real Estate survey) Is fear stopping you from buying a home when you really want to own and invest in your future, instead of renting? The answer is to address…

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4970 Coronado open house! 4970 Coronado open house!
Weekend Open House Agenda: Feb 21 & 22, 2-5pm Com Weekend Open House Agenda: Feb 21 & 22, 2-5pm

Come by 4970 Coronado in Oakland, an adorable craftsman bungalow that's had many updates to make it truly move-in ready.

It's an a fantastic location between #Temescal and #Rockridge . Tour this darling home and learn all about the area from your area experts - Michael Thompson and me!

Close by are not only multiple schools but Studio One with arts and crafts classes, a world class public swimming pool, BART, fitness studios, College Ave shops, all the hospitals and so much more.

(For medical professionals, ask about loans for doctors and nurses that make it especially easy to buy!)

Listed by Michael Thompson, Compass @michaelthompsonrealestate 

#rockridgeoakland #oaklandrealestate #eastbayrealtor
Now is the time to go #househunting in Lower Rockr Now is the time to go #househunting in Lower Rockridge and #Berkeley 

There are several fabulous houses new on the market, from fixer to fixed up, from 2 bedroom bungalows to on low maintenance lots to one very rare property on an 11,1100 sq ft lot -- all very close to Rockridge shops and BART as well as Temescal and #Berkeley 

#Rockridge is my neighborhood so let's goooo!

Susan Wyshak, Real Estate Agent @compasseastbay 
| 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
Kevin - the neighborhood wild #peacock Kevin - the neighborhood wild #peacock
Food business fun at Local Economy in Rockridge. S Food business fun at Local Economy in Rockridge. Stay tuned!
When a dog is a rockstar (Spotted Dante in Rockri When a dog is a rockstar

(Spotted Dante in Rockridge. His name says it all.)
You never know what you'll see on broker's tour. You never know what you'll see on broker's tour.

#catsofberkeley
Susie Wyshak | DRE 02144226 Compass
Better late than...last week's East Bay broker tou Better late than...last week's East Bay broker tour featured some truly cute and jaw-dropping houses. It may have been January but it felt like May with all the inventory and all the flowers in bloom.

Featured in this 30 second snippet...

1564 Sacramento listed by Nicole Tamayo, Vanguard
1809 Hopkins listed by Norah Brower, Red Oak
1609 Kains listed by The Ridges @district.homes Homes
855 Solano listed by Richard Morrison, Red Oak
2401 Carleton listed by Megan Micco, Compass
619 62nd with the Sears listed by the Ridges 
(Wonder if they called it a Sears Shed back in the day!)

Buying? Happy to answer any questions and take a tour.

Susie Wyshak, Realtor®️| 510-269-7051 | susie.wyshak@compass.com 
DRE #02144226 | Compass 

#berkeleyhomesforsale #oaklandhomesforsale
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Here's a quick look at all the grocery store options we have in Rockridge / Temescal and North Oakland - looking into the question if we really need a Grocery Outlet in Temescal when we have the Broadway Grocery Outlet in Oakland. You might be surprised!

Got real estate, local food or home ownership questions? Just ask.
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Susie Wyshak, Realtor - 510-269-7051 susie.wyshak@compass.com
Compass Berkeley
DRE 02029039
Do we need Grocery Outlet in Temescal / North Oakland ?
#HouseHunting ? Tour a fab storybook 5 BR, 4 BA home on .4 acres in Montclair #Oakland - #views !
#Berkeley 's Elmwood district all decked out in yellow for the holidays! #shopsmall
Thinking about buying a property in the East Bay? Whether you’re eyeing #Piedmont, #Oakland, #Rockridge, or #Berkeley, I know how unrealistic  it can be to find time to check out every house that seems perfect especially if you're creating the next great AI unicorn.

That’s where I come in—I am happy to do live video tours or post home video tours tailored just for you, pointing out what you’ll love or want to avoid in a home.

Having lived all over the Bay Area, including Silicon Valley and San Francisco, I’ve got my finger on the pulse of neighborhood trends, building code changes, and new developments. This intell helps uncover hidden opportunities and gives you the insights needed to make smart buying decisions.

If you’re in search of a buyer’s agent who truly goes the extra mile, let’s chat! I can help you find properties at a discount or those not yet on the open market (thanks to Compass' awesome technology and network), so you can avoid those intense bidding wars that are still happening in many areas even in late 2025.

Not sure if I’m the right match? Tell me what you’re looking for in an agent, and I’ll happily point you in the right direction.

Reach out to Susie Wyshak, Compass Berkeley
Phone: 510-269-7051
Email: Susie.Wyshak@compass.com

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Video touring Piedmont Ave homes for sale in #Oakland for a client (listed by Elisa Uribe, Sotheby)
#Rockridge in #Oakland is a strong seller's #realestate market in 2025. Want details? 510-269-7051
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ACCESSIBLITY STATEMENT AND CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the state of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628, 01527235, 01527365. Susan Wyshak is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate: #02144226 and Maine Department of Real Estate #BA929575. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No Statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation.Market reports, area guide data, and some blog articles are for education / information only. They may not be up-to-date. Before taking any action buying or selling real estate, please consult with with your real estate agent for detailed, up-to-date market reports from the National Association of REALTORS® and also consult with other professionals for legal and financial advice specific to your situation.


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