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Why isn’t this Berkeley house selling?

Why isn’t this Berkeley house selling?

This little North Berkeley duplex is in one of the most popular neighborhoods.So why isn’t it selling after…

East Bay Tops Redfin's Top 10 Competitive California …

East Bay Tops Redfin's Top 10 Competitive California …

How hot is Walnut Creek in September 2022?Ask the seller of a fixer upper priced at more than…

How I Bought an Airbnb Vacation Rental In …

How I Bought an Airbnb Vacation Rental In …

Started 2021 on a cross-country road trip to Maine on a quest to spend time in Maine getting…

How a local Berkeley real estate buyers' agent …

How a local Berkeley real estate buyers' agent …

When purchasing or selling a property in Berkeley or Oakland, it is always a good idea to work…

What NOT To Do Before Buying a Home …

What NOT To Do Before Buying a Home …

With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing a home, it seems counterproductive to…

Rent vs Buy a Home in Berkeley?

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,…

Top 10 Home Upgrades & Renovations To Maximize …

Top 10 Home Upgrades & Renovations To Maximize …

When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to know what renovations will get your…

Berkeley & Oakland House Prices - Are They …

Berkeley & Oakland House Prices - Are They …

Is that low house price for real? ("It's in my budget!")Berkeley and Oakland house hunters are all too…

The BEST City in the U.S. to Raise …

The BEST City in the U.S. to Raise …

Congratulations to the city of Fremont, California and Fremont home owners who topped WalletHub's 2022 rankings of "Best…