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    Repair the Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk in Oakland before selling?

    BySusie Wyshak January 6, 2024December 8, 2025

    Home sellers in Oakland, Alameda and some other East Bay cities need to decide whether to repair their sewer lateral, if necessary, or let the buyer pay for repairing the sewer lateral. It’s part of a program called East Bay Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) In Oakland, home sellers or home buyers where there is a…

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    Home Buyer Love Letter Tips Inspired by a Hallmark Movie Writer Home Buying Success

    BySusie Wyshak November 28, 2023December 8, 2025

    The New York Times profiled of a Los Angeles house buyer who wrote a “love letter” to the seller. The buyer just happened to be a successful Hallmark romance movie writer. Was wooing the owner with a romantic letter how she got the house? Why many home sellers sand real estate agents won’t look at…

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    Exciting ADU Law: Qualify for a higher FHA loan with an ADU !

    BySusie Wyshak November 25, 2023February 16, 2026

    Qualifying for an FHA loan just became easier for buyers of properties with ADUs and other rental spaces. Mortgage lenders can now count income from small units of housing — known as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — built inside, attached to, or on the same property as a primary residence when underwriting a mortgage.* This exciting…

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    A home warranty on an old house? Yes!

    BySusie Wyshak November 14, 2023December 8, 2025

    I buy my home buyer clients a home warranty for a typical reason: peace of mind. I’ll admit, it took my becoming a real estate agent to learn about the magic of home warranties. Most of us assume only new developments have warranties, just like a new dishwasher. Nope! In fact, I usually warn buyers…

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    Location Location Location – Checklist for flippers & home buyers with Rockridge as an example

    BySusie Wyshak November 6, 2023February 16, 2026

    What’s the most important feature when buying a home? The oldest wisdom says “location, location, location.” But what exactly defines the perfect location that checks all the boxes of desirability and long-term appreciate? It depends! The book FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit distills that perfect location into “9 Neighborhood Appeal Factors.” You…

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    Yes Title Insurance is a necessary evil like health insurance

    BySusie Wyshak October 31, 2023

    Chicago Title put together a scary video of home title horror stories (for Halloween). There’s nothing funny about someone stealing your property through fraud or finding out that you don’t actually own the property you bought. Watch these horror stories if you have any doubts about the importance of title insurance. What is title insurance…

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    Affordable SF Bay view dream homes are in the East Bay

    BySusie Wyshak October 16, 2023February 5, 2026

    All along the Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito and Richmond hills are homes with incredible San Francisco Bay views…with more houses, condos and townhouses along the waterfront from Richmond to Alameda and San Leandro. How do waterfront house prices compare to Marin County and San Francisco prices? For the most part, buyers find home prices are…

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    That vacant lot price may be too good to be true – it could be a land scam

    BySusie Wyshak October 9, 2023February 16, 2026

    According to Chicago Title, scammers and fraudsters are impersonating property owners to illegally sell real property — especially vacant lots and land. Avoid being scammed! Due to the types of vacant lots and land property being targeted, it can take months or years for the actual property owner to discover the fraud. Facebook has lots…

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    How does home flood insurance work in California?

    BySusie Wyshak October 4, 2023February 16, 2026

    Do you fully understand the importance of being prepared for flooding in their homes…or outside of your home? The California Association of Realtors points out that homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage. After the record-breaking wildfires in California, the risk of flash flooding and mud flows increase significantly until vegetation is restored — up…

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    What goes into a highest and best offer to get a home offer accepted?

    BySusie Wyshak September 21, 2023March 20, 2026

    How can a home buyer make a winning offer on a house that has multiple offers for which the seller is looking for the “highest and best” offer? Good question! All along the East Bay near the Bay, Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, home sellers are countering multiple offers asking for “highest and best.” In short, it’s…

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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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