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    Alameda | Ask Susie - Real Questions from Real Buyers | Berkeley | Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning

    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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    Back to the office mandate? Free coaching on where to live for your perfect lifestyle

    BySusie Wyshak August 28, 2023

    Did you move out of the Bay Area during the pandemic and now you need to return to the office for a few days or full time? I can’t imagine the stress! As a coach, real estate agent, and ex-Silicon Valley / San Francisco marketer I would love to help you explore and brainstorm your…

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    Top 10 Most Livable Cities – A Surprising 10 Best List

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    Brace yourselves, proud Americans. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2023 highlights the 10 best cities in the world. None are in the United States. Canada, Australia, Switzerland and Japan are ranked the best countries to live in, with several cities in each country appearing on the Ten Best list. Austria and Denmark top the…

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    Best Places to Live | California Home Ownership | Downsizing & Proposition 19 | Moving From California

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    Lists of the best places to live in the United States hit my inbox daily. Best places for coffee lovers, doughnut lovers, chocolate lovers, families…the themes have no end. Most of these lists are “cute” and fun. Yet most of the lists do not take into account the many things that make a place home and liveable….

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    {Set up your Airbnb rental with my referral link and ask me for feedback!} Beyond Pricing analyzed the best places to invest in short-term rentals, based on occupancy and nightly price. Surprised that the most popular cities for short-term rentals are in coastal cities — along with Washington D.C.? When you look at the Airbnb…

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    I grew up in Southern California, where Trader Joe’s got its start. That’s how a 1982 Trader Joe’s flyer ended up in the glove box of one of our family cars. Finding this treasure inspired me to write a Trader Joe’s history book analyzing how what used to be “health foods” and “ethnic foods” you…

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    BySusie Wyshak November 2, 2022December 8, 2025

    Add “trick or treat near Stephen King’s house” to your bucket list. Then add “go to Bangor, Maine” to the list. That’s where Stephen King’s sprawling haunted-like estate sits, surrounded by a wrought iron fence just made for a Stephen King movie. Or Harry Potter. Russell Street in Berkeley, California is my usual Halloween go-to…

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    This little North Berkeley duplex is in one of the most popular neighborhoods. So why isn’t it selling after 2 months on the market…and a price less than what the owners paid a couple of years ago? Wisdom says a property not selling is always about price. For income properties, you need to make sure…

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    The BEST City in the U.S. to Raise a Family is in the Bay Area

    BySusie Wyshak June 24, 2022February 16, 2026

    Congratulations to the city of Fremont, California and Fremont home owners who topped WalletHub’s rankings of “Best City To Raise a Family.” The City of Fremont has become an affordable East Bay place for Silicon Valley workers (and Tesla employees) to live, full of culture, relatively affordable homes, lots of new home developments. (Check out…

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    California Home-Based Food Businesses Can Make Serious Income

    BySusie Wyshak January 17, 2022February 6, 2026

    States all across America have legalized home-based “cottage food” businesses that allow making and selling food from home — the perfect way to offset a mortgage and have the freedom and flexibility to work at home. In 2022, California revisited the law and made serious improvements, allowing gross income, before expenses, of $75,000-$150,000 depending on…

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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

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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
The flowers are blooming - really they are! Open The flowers are blooming - really they are!

Open 2-4:30 today!

523pala.com

📍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
#JustListed ! Over the moon to introduce an excep #JustListed !

Over the moon to introduce an exceptionally  beautiful Spanish-style home, in San Leandro's Estudillo Estates neighborhood, in partnership with local expert agent Nicole Easterday.

Come by our open houses this weekend, March 14 and 15th, 2-4:30 or get in touch for a tour.

523Pala.com has all the details, pics, video and floor plans.

Designed for indoor - outdoor living and maximum light, is truly a #CaliforniaDreamHome !

📍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 @farmcurious 
(DRE# 02193925) 
and Susie Wyshak (DRE# 02144226) - Compass

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In spring in California, this is what fills depres In spring in California, this is what fills depressions in the sidewalk. #CherryBlossoms.
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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
#BayAreaAdventures - #SanJose #Japantown
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 

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