Living in Rockridge – Get a Total Makeover, All Along College
College Ave. in Oakland's popular Rockridge neighborhood is home to many highly rated health and beauty businesses. Discover just a few in this article, re-printed…
Category: Home Buying & Owning
Why Bay Area Home Buyers Need a Fiduciary Real Estate Agent
With changes in 2024, home buyers will have more visibility into the compensation of agents than ever before. It's important to know the value a…
Aging in Place Home Renovation Checklist from AARP
What if you could make not-too-expensive updates to the house you've loved for so many years to make it easier for you, and / or…
Alameda, Berkeley, California Home Ownership, East Bay Living, Home Buying & Owning, Home Buying Pro Tips, Home Selling, Oakland
Repair the Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk in Oakland before selling?
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…
California Home Ownership, Home Buying & Owning, Home Buying Pro Tips, Owning Your Future, Real Estate Industry
A home warranty on an old house? Yes!
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…
Avoid This Remodeling Mistake When Tearing Down Walls
Home improvement website Houzz surveyed released a 2024 survey of home improvements home owners are making this year. #1 on the list is a "return…
Moving to Marina Bay – Guide to Condos, Townhouses & Homes – Retire or Buy Your First Home | Richmond CA
Have you lived in the Bay Area forever and are wondering why you never heard of (or went to) Marina Bay in Richmond, near Point…
California Home Ownership, East Bay Living, Evaluating Properties, Home Buying & Owning, Owning Your Future
How a Renter Bought Her Perfect Home in San Leandro
Here's a success story of a life-long renter who found and bought her perfect home, a condo.My client had a perfect process for searching for…
Home Buyer Love Letter Tips Inspired by a Hallmark Movie Writer Home Buying Success
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…
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Location Location Location – Checklist for flippers & home buyers with Rockridge as an example
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…