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    Berkeley | Best Places to Live in California | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips

    Ask Susie: Best Neighborhood For Me? A Artist Home Buyer Asked…

    BySusie Wyshak February 9, 2026February 20, 2026

    A successful artist based in Los Angeles contacted me with thoughts of moving to the Bay Area. Specifically the East Bay. Helping home buyers who are not familiar with towns like Berkeley, Oakland and El Cerrito and the specific neighborhoods, is a passion of mine! Because I know the character and features of each neighborhood,…

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    Berkeley | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning

    Finding Off-Market Properties For Buyers in Berkeley

    BySusie Wyshak February 9, 2026February 20, 2026

    When it comes to looking for properties for clients, showing the same houses everyone who’s house hunting can find online is not an option. These days there are many condos, houses and multi-family properties in the Berkeley area that did not sell (for whatever reason) and were taken off market. That’s how I ended up…

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    Location, Location, Location: The Crucial Role of Location with the BRRRR Strategy in Expensive Real Estate Markets

    BySusie Wyshak December 8, 2025March 5, 2026

    When it comes to real estate investing, the old adage “location, location, location” couldn’t be more true, especially in higher-priced East Bay real estate markets such as Berkeley and Alameda. The BRRRR strategy, which stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat, is a formulaic real estate investing approach that has helped many hard-working, risk-taking…

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    Tips For a Home Sale To Avoid Falling Out of Contract

    BySusie Wyshak November 1, 2025March 5, 2026

    Home purchase contracts are being cancelled whicih causes problems for sellers as well as buyers. Get tips for avoiding cancellations from expert real estate agent Susie Wyshak at Compass.

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    Rare Berkeley Home For Sale – Perfect for a single minimalist

    BySusie Wyshak October 21, 2025December 7, 2025

    Discover the most awesome central, updated Berkeley home for sale — perfect for someone who loves to garden, loves bungalows, and doesn’t need a ton of room. I want to find a buyer for this rare gem, priced under $1 million! Do you know someone downsizing or buying a house for their UC Berkeley student?…

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    Why work with Susie Wyshak to buy a home?

    BySusie Wyshak July 1, 2025February 13, 2026

    First, know that buyers don’t hire me to show them what they can find on Zillow. I’ve helped many buyers who chose to “request a tour” through Zillow. Being a Zillow agent was a really cool way to meet people who were not familiar with an area or who decided to start exploring by visiting…

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    The Case for Buying the Ugly, Quirky House in a Popular Neighborhood You Love

    BySusie Wyshak June 20, 2025December 7, 2025

    Let’s talk about that house. You know the one. Maybe it showed up in your search or on “Zillow Gone Wild” or it’s a mysterious house you’ve always been curious about as you passed by. It’s in one of those popular neighborhoods like Rockridge in Oakland that you adore—tree-lined streets, great local coffee shop, neighbors…

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    SOLD: 2838 Fillmore Street, Alameda East End – Home Sale Case Study

    BySusie Wyshak May 12, 2025March 14, 2026

    Have you always dreamed of living in Alameda and thought you might only be able to afford a condo or townhouse? This was our target buyer for marketing the Alameda Dream home — a 1 bedroom house at 2838 Fillmore Selling a one-bedroom house is a tall order, even in Alameda’s coveted East End neighborhood….

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    Better Than Bullion (Buy a House or Gold Bars?)

    BySusie Wyshak February 14, 2025December 7, 2025

    The price of gold is at an all time high, more than 10x what it was around 1980 when the price shot up. Before then it had been relatively flat for decades. The price of Bay Area real estate has had a slower trajectory up. As you can see in this Median Home Price Trends…

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    Buy a House is the #1 Most Popular Life Goal

    BySusie Wyshak January 24, 2025December 7, 2025

    I know you might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t the number one life goal to find inner peace, get married, achieve true happiness, or become a yoga guru?” And sure, those are all popular goals—but let’s talk about a truly achievable, life-changing goal that can actually fund your path to inner peace: Buy a house. Why…

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If you've been dreaming of living in Rockridge and If you've been dreaming of living in Rockridge and want to be home for the holidays, be sure to visit our open houses at 367 Cavour in Lower Rockridge. As a Rockridge homeowner involved with our tightknit community, I am happy to work with buyers who want to call Rockridge their home! Open October 31, Nov 1, Nov 8 & 9 (Visit on 🎃 for a special treat!) This adorable, updated 1912 Rockridge bungalow has the dream combo: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus an office nook and a spacious multi-purpose basement PLUS a garage. There are no words for the location. (ok there are...see my previous day in the life video.) Comment "ME" for details and a tour as well as a Rockridge tour of my fave shops and places. Susie Wyshak, Compass DRE 02144226 Listed by Michael Thompson, Compass #findyourplace #rockridgeoakland
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House hunting for a 2 bedroom in Rockridge? 367 Cavour is a must see, in Lower Rockridge perfectly located between all the best of Rockridge and Temescal. Take a look at this video of some of my favorite places that are close by 367 Cavour, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow updated for modern living. Need a Rockridge agent for Buyer representation to tour and make an offer on 367 Cavour ? I'm happy to help and as a Rockridge local can answer any questions about the neighborhood, commuting, etc. https://www.compass.com/listing/2225602701284696633/view?agent_id=662c181093f91900012c06cc Reach out for all the details and a tour of this home for sale and even a walking tour of Rockridge. Susie Wyshak, Realtor®️| 510-269-7051 | susie.wyshak@compass.com Helping people live their best life, from Berkeley to Bar Harbor Calif. DRE #02144226 | Maine #BA929575 | Compass Listed by Michael Thompson, Compass
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Who needs to buy a fantastic Rockridge Craftsman bungalow with an ADU? 5572 Claremont may be the one! Here's why: This Rockridge compound blends updated Craftsman style, charming designer touches (LOVE the light fixtures!), lots of "zones" and an amazing location close to the best shops, BART and eats on College Ave. Along with the stylishly updated 3-bedroom main house there's a modern detached 1-bedroom ADU that opens right up to the garden. Explore Rockridge living and life near Kevin the neighborhood peacock (for real). Reach out for more info, a home tour, disclosures and even an insider neighborhood tour. 🍁 Email Susie.Wyshak@compass.com - your Rockridge buyer's agent 🍁 DRE 02144226 Listed by Kat Di Piazza and Erin Fleming, Compass
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Rockridge home owners tend to invest in high-end kitchen remodels which reflect the average home prices of over $1.5 million here in our neighborhood. But after checking prices with local contractors for a "traditional" kitchen remodel, this couple decided to assemble an Ikea kitchen on their own with some help from a contractor for gutting, plumbers and an electrician, and a company that fabricated the countertop after they had assembled the Ikea cabinets (while watching TV). The creative use of upcycled street signs for back splashes was a big hit among everyone who passed through on the Rockridge Kitchen Tour. As a fan of stick figure iconography, I loved them! The biggest investment for the kitchen remodel was the "servery" folding window that opens up to the patio. It opens on a rail instead of some folding windows that have a large lip at the bottom. So the maximum amount of space and light is exposed. They said the window was an $8,000 investment (and worth every penny...remember pennies?) Got questions about real estate, kitchen remodeling to sell, investing outside of California or home ownership? Just ask. https://www.compass.com/agents/susie-wyshak/ Susie Wyshak, East Bay Realtor at Compass 510-269-7051 susie.wyshak@compass.com DRE 02144226
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