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  • age in place by building an adu
    California Home Ownership | Downsizing & Proposition 19 | East Bay Living | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Owning Your Future

    How to Age in Place While Selling Your House in California

    BySusie Wyshak January 28, 2023February 16, 2026

    Building ADUs on a property with a single-family home or multi-family building has become the most popular way to think about multi-generational living or generating income during retirement. (The New York Times reports on the popularity of ADUs ā€” although ignore the very low prices per square foot quoted!) But what if it turns out…

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  • Murals painted on houses in Berkeley and Oakland
    Berkeley | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning | Remodeling Ideas

    Nature Murals Painted on Houses in Berkeley and Oakland

    BySusie Wyshak January 11, 2023February 16, 2026

    Murals on walls inside houses has been a time-honored tradition through the ages. In Berkeley, the murals adorning the walls ofĀ  Pauline Kael’s house in Berkeley became legend. More rare is seeing murals, or little “spot” paintings, on the exterior of houses. There’s nothing I love more than seeing houses that reflect the passions and…

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  • Colors of the year make it fun to repaint your house
    Home Buying & Owning | Remodeling Ideas

    2023 Interior Paint Color Trend was the Opposite of 2026’s Beige Minimalism

    BySusie Wyshak January 6, 2023February 16, 2026

    Who doesn’t love a trend report? It’s so much fun seeing what materials, colors, textures, and decorating styles the experts and purveyors are calling “it.” So what to do when Pantone names “Viva Magenta” their 2023 Color of the Year? Paint the town pink?! The thing to remember as a home owner is: It’s up…

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  • California Home Ownership | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning

    Better Than a Termite Report – Follow the Pest Inspector Like I Did!

    BySusie Wyshak December 10, 2022December 7, 2025

    True confessions: I never had extermination done after buying my house years ago. After all, no termites were crawling or flying around. How did we know if the termites were old school or a current infestation? Then there was a live termite incident. Three different pest inspection companies did estimates, with three wildly different recommendations….

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  • things to know before you buy a house
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    3 Home Buying Tips For Future Savings

    BySusie Wyshak December 6, 2022February 16, 2026

    Beyond home insurance, there are a few things to ponder before embarking on home ownership. Here are 3 super important things that might save you and your loved ones a lot of headaches and money in the future: 1) People talk about having a will, but a trust might be even more important. Having a…

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  • Trader Joe's book by Susie Wyshak
    Best Places to Live | Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips

    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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  • Home Buying & Owning | Home Financing

    What are Interest Rate Buydowns and how do they work?

    BySusie Wyshak November 3, 2022February 16, 2026

    Temporary interest rate buydowns are actually a quite simple and interesting concept. Interest rate buydowns help home buyers afford a higher-priced home in the face of high interest rates. Buydowns temporarily lower mortage payments ā€” even on fixed, 30 year mortgages. Basically, the home seller “buys down” the interest rate as an incentive. Meaning, they…

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  • Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in Maine | Home Buying & Owning

    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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  • analyzing why a house isn't selling
    Berkeley | Best Places to Live | Best Places to Live in California | Evaluating Properties | Home Buying & Owning

    Why isnā€™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 isnā€™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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  • Walnut Creek is one of the East Bay's hottest markets
    Best Places to Live in California | East Bay Living | Home Buying Pro Tips | Real Estate Industry

    East Bay Tops Redfin’s Top 10 Competitive California Cities For Home Buying

    BySusie Wyshak September 23, 2022February 16, 2026

    How hot was Walnut Creek in September 2022? Ask the seller of a fixer upper priced at more than $1 million. (And ask me if you’re interested in such a home.) Redfin ranked Walnut Creek at the top of its “Top 10 Most Competitive Cities in California” in September 22. And 7 of the top…

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Real Estate Agent at Compass connecting the dots to your life goals, in Berkeley & beyond! Calif DRE 02144226 Maine BA929575 ā˜ŽļøšŸ˜Žā˜•ļø510-269-7051 Cal šŸ»
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Soooo happy for my clients who found their forever Soooo happy for my clients who found their forever home in Oakland. They stumbled upon me online, we met, they said you're the one...and every showing and every moment has just been a pleasure. Do you know someone looking to put down roots whether in the Bay Area or beyond? šŸŖ»šŸŒ»šŸŖ· I'm happy to help! I'm writing case study posts about my client successes on my blog. Subscribe for occasional posts in the linkinbio or message for the link. šŸ™šŸ˜Ž Susie Wyshak Compass DRE 02144226 #oaklandrealestate #eastbayrealtor
Thanks to the NY Times for so clearly illustrating Thanks to the NY Times for so clearly illustrating why Berkeley has so little housing turnover. #itstheweather
@homemadecafe_berkeley - energy breakfast to power @homemadecafe_berkeley - energy breakfast to power through our weekend of open houses. Welcome to the good life in Berkeley! I first came here many many years ago as a UC Berkeley student and am so glad after decades, the cafƩ is thriving with a parklet and a loyal following with its good old-fashioned, healthy comfort food. What's for lunch? The Berkeley Farmers Market of course. then come work off your morning indulgences by touring 2431 McKinley! Now don't bother me: I'm eating. #berkeleyfood #berkeleyrestaurants #moviequote
So excited to be entering the second week of open So excited to be entering the second week of open houses for 2431 McKinley Ave. in Berkeley -- a Mediterranean style 4 bedroom home with a detached ADU. 2431 McKinley Ave Open August 1 & 2 2-5pm āœ… Comment or DM WANT for details & a link to BerkeleyBasecamp.com If Mediterranean style, extra space in an ADU and a central location* near BART top your must-have house hunting list (or your clients' lists), the time to visit is now! * a neighbor said he never had to get a drivers license in his 80ish years in the area because he walks and takes public transportation everywhere around the Bay Area...including counties across the Bay! Lovely staging by @loveandstaging Listed by Susie Wyshak & Amanda Brunato, Compass DRE 02144226 & DRE 02021495 #berkeley #berkeleyhomesforsale #berkeleyrealtor
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Love these amazing clients so much - I remember th Love these amazing clients so much - I remember the moment we met at an open house. They said "you're not like other agents." Probably because o was pointing out all the benefits of living near a cemetery. We stayed in touch over the years, no pressure, life changes. They finally found the one. They are stoked. I am stoked! šŸ”„ Susie Wyshak, Compass DRE 02144226 #firsttimehomeowner #loftliving #westoakland #oaklandrealtor
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Convincing aspiring home buyers NOT to buy a house or to understand what it will take to fix up a house is JOB #1 as a buyer's agent. Showing houses after a torrential rain is a joy. How is the property draining? Is any water getting into the foundation or the house? Where is the water coming from - the roof or the earth or both? What isn't job #1? Getting you to buy any old house. Get more home buying tips from your straightshooting Agent Susie at https://www.susiewyshak.com DRE 02144226 Compass
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Where to get fresh flowers direct from the growers in Oakland? The Sunday Temescal farmers market !
Thinking of moving to Berkeley and want to be close to BART and everything? Don't miss this chance...coming from a Cal alum and longtme local. This one is rare. Set on a tree-lined street in Central Berkeley, 2341 McKinley is a Spanish-style 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath main home with a 1 bedroom, detached ADU. The property was designed to inspire gatherings, indoor/outdoor living, calm, and flexibility. The location puts BART, buses and the very best of Berkeley within easy reach. With a 90 Walk Score and 94 Bike Score, this location is a dream for commuters and locals alike. With the original 1925 home lifted in 2003 to create the ground level and perform a full update on the house, this is a rare Berkeley property that combines character, space, condition, charm and location in the Berkeley flats, in the historic Spaulding-McGee district. Visit BerkeleyBasecamp.com for all the pics, Matterport and contact info. Offers to be reviewed August 4th, 2026! Listed by Susie Wyshak, Compass (DRE 02144226 and Amanda Brunato, Compass (DRE 02021495)
2341 McKinley Ave, Berkeley CA 94703 - House with an ADU in Central Berkeley
House hunting in Central Berkeley? This Spanish style 4BR home & ADU is rare. BerkeleyBasecamp.com
Where to sit outside and get awesome Thai iced coffee in Rockridge ? At Yimm of course.
Why does everyone love living in Alameda? This video is a peek into one answer. Sheer bliss and small-town vibes, a ferry ride from San Francisco and quick hop to Oakland, Berkeley and I880. 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
This Alameda beach has views of SF and a Trader Joe's mall across the street
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ACCESSIBLITY STATEMENT AND CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the state of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628, 01527235, 01527365. Susan Wyshak is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate: #02144226 and Maine Department of Real Estate #BA929575. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No Statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation.Market reports, area guide data, and some blog articles are for education / information only. They may not be up-to-date. Before taking any action buying or selling real estate, please consult with with your real estate agent for detailed, up-to-date market reports from the National Association of REALTORSĀ® and also consult with other professionals for legal and financial advice specific to your situation.

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