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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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    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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  • Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California

    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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  • Best Places to Live | Moving To Europe

    Top 10 Most Livable Cities – A Surprising 10 Best List

    BySusie Wyshak June 22, 2023February 16, 2026

    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

    Where would I go if I sell my house? The question Bay Area home owners ask most…

    BySusie Wyshak April 9, 2023February 16, 2026

    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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    Best Places to Live | Home & Investment Strategies | Owning Vacation Rentals | Real Estate Industry

    8 hottest short term rental markets in 2023 and how to get started

    BySusie Wyshak March 23, 2023February 12, 2026

    {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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    Trader Joe’s Book Reveals the Secret of TJ’s Success and Why We Love Trader Joe’s So Much

    BySusie Wyshak November 12, 2022February 16, 2026

    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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    Halloween House Ideas From Stephen King’s Maine Neighborhood

    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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    Berkeley | Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California | Evaluating Properties | Home Buying & Owning

    Why isn’t this Berkeley house selling?

    BySusie Wyshak October 5, 2022February 16, 2026

    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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🚀 SpaceX just made history — and with hard work an 🚀 SpaceX just made history — and with hard work and smart investing, so did your portfolio. If SPCX has you sitting on life-changing gains, you're in luck. Bay Area & #Berkeley luxury home inventory is tight with lots of competition - but not everywhere...and you can finally jump in the game! I help real estate buyers turn IPO windfalls into dream homes, investment properties, and generational wealth. (I've been around since Netscape !) DM me or contact via my Compass page — tell me your Goldilocks "just right" property. I or someone in my network will make your story come to life. 510-269-7051 https://www.compass.com/agents/susie-wyshak/ Susie Wyshak DRE 02144226 | Compass Specializing in Berkeley and the Bay Area to Bar Harbor (where the Rockefellers summahed) Ask me for referrals to excellent agents around the world. Unfortunately, I am not qualified to make referrals to Mars, yet. #SpaceXIPO #SPCX #BayAreaRealEstate #luxurylifestyle IPOWealth BayAreaHomes RealEstateTips FirstTimeHomeBuyer Cheesy video was all improv...all genuine Susie.
Wherever you go, there you are (name that @compass Wherever you go, there you are (name that @compass office!) Tip: It's in a state lots of Californians moved to during the pandemic.
We met years ago and stayed in touch. New careers. We met years ago and stayed in touch. New careers. New visions for the perfect home. This one in Kensington came along. Working as a team, we collaborated with the owner to make this incredible, remodeled home purchase a reality. It was sheer joy making this dream happen! My happiest and most successful clients are flexible, ready to act, know what they want and don't want, trust me and the process, enjoy the journey, and are available. Want to explore buying? Shoot me a message or comment READY ! Susie Wyshak DRE 02144226 Compass
The @berkeleyhumane threw an epic Pints for Paws f The @berkeleyhumane threw an epic Pints for Paws fundraising event on 9th Street in Berkeley yesterday. It was so bittersweet to see @trumerusa who will hopefully continue to come to Berkeley events, even after closing their facility. There were lots of non-alcoholic options, including fabulous cucumber soda from @drinkfieldwork And of course, a full array of adorable dogs. You will soon be hearing about my clay creations thanks to the silent auction item donated by @kollektivclay on Piedmont Ave. The Berkeley Humane Society is fundraising to build a new space for their rescue animals. Take a look and consider donating! We stopped into Juan's Mexican across the street which is a must visit for anyone in Berkeley. Juan's son has worked there for 54 years! It is one of those great Berkeley institutions with photos and autographs all over the walls. There was an article from when Juan started the restaurant almost 50 years ago. He had worked at Spenger's Fish Grotto on 4th Street and had a dream of opening his own restaurant. (@eastbaynosh ) Not only did he do that, but it has persisted longer than most restaurants ever do! Back when I was at UC Berkeley I took an artsy black-and-white photo of the front of the restaurant, which has changed little since then. Looking forward to bringing it in and adding it to their wall maybe!
If awe-inspiring views are on your house hunting m If awe-inspiring views are on your house hunting must-have list, you'll want to see these beauties I hand-picked based on what my own clients swoon over. Located in neighborhoods with easy commutes and close to schools, trails, restaurants, and awesome food shops...if you've been looking in San Francisco, look here: 1. 734 Keeler, Berkeley - Listed by @jenandtrishrealtors at District Homes 2. 244 Lakeside Dr, Unit 9 - Listed by @laurensteinberghomes at Compass 3. 26 Ronada Ave, Piedmont - Listed by @sharonhobayarearealtor at Compass 4. 2114 Marin, Berkeley - Listed by @michelle.morgan.realtor at Compass Homes with views in these locations don't stay on the market for long. Comment "view" or message and I'll send you the listing details. I'm @agentsusie your Rockridge local and East Bay real estate agent -- your dedicated fiduciary as a buyer's agent. Follow for more listings and local recs. #californiadreamhomes #eastbayhomes #berkeleyrealtor #eastbayrealestate DRE 02144226 Compass | Susie Wyshak
Blue and gold magic in Golden Gate Park @sfbotanic Blue and gold magic in Golden Gate Park @sfbotanicalgarden Gamelan in the Gardens thanks to @gamelan.sekar.jaya of #Berkeley !
I found this WWII V-mail letter (see wiki) in an a I found this WWII V-mail letter (see wiki) in an attic of a house that was being emptied out. The infantryman had mailed the letter to some gals in Oakland. The address downtown is now a commercial area. Luckily there is someone with his name living locally...I'm going to gamble and mail it to him. Or should I try to find family related to the addressee? Either way finding this miniaturized letter, which they photographed to minimize mail bag transportation, is a lovely reminder of what so many have given up for freedom in America. Today is a day to reflect how lucky we have been to live in a democracy. Let freedom reign AND ring!
So touched to have received these hop-infused fizz So touched to have received these hop-infused fizzy waters from @oaklandunitedbeerworks promoting one of the most lovable dogs at @friendsofbacs #Compass agent John Sweeney donated them for visitors to our open house at 2114 Marin in #Berkeley - come on by and drop by Berkeley Animal Care Services to meet Cupcake! Cupcake may have been on the market a long time but just like some houses that sit, she is a hidden gem and sure to be a loyal companion. #rescuedog
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🚀 SpaceX just made history — and with hard work and smart investing, so did your portfolio. If SPCX has you sitting on life-changing gains, you're in luck. Bay Area & #Berkeley luxury home inventory is tight with lots of competition - but not everywhere. I help real estate buyers turn IPO windfalls into dream homes, investment properties, and generational wealth. (I've been around since Netscape !) DM me or contact via my Compass page — tell me your Goldilocks "just right" property. I or someone in my network will make your story come to life. 510-269-7051 https://www.compass.com/agents/susie-wyshak/ Susie Wyshak DRE 02144226 | Compass Specializing in Berkeley and the Bay Area to Bar Harbor (where the Rockefellers summahed) Ask me for referrals to excellent agents around the world. Unfortunately, I am not qualified to make referrals to Mars, yet. #SpaceXIPO #SPCX #BayAreaRealEstate #luxurylifestyle #IPOWealth #BayAreaHomes #RealEstateTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer
Ready to house hunt for a luxury home or move to France after the #SpaceXIPO ? Congrats & let's go!
Where to be today? The beach in San Francisco. What to eat near the beach today? $1 beignets !
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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
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