Skip to content
SCHEDULE A CALL. OR CALL/TEXT 510-269-7051.
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn
  • Threads
  • Facebook
  • HOME
  • MEET SUSIE
  • SUCCESS STORIES
  • BUY
    • HOME BUYING PROCESS
      • OWNERSHP TIPS
    • WHY WORK WITH SUSIE?
    • EAST BAY HOME BUYING FAQ
    • SUSIE’S SALES
    • ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE
    • BERKELEY REAL ESTATE
    • ROCKRIDGE REAL ESTATE
      • WHY ROCKRIDGE?
    • PIEDMONT REAL ESTATE
  • SELL
    • 10-STEP HOME SELLING PROCESS
    • SUSIE’S LISTINGS
    • TEST YOUR “MAKE ME SELL” PRICE
    • PREP FOR YOUR HOME SALE
  • LEARN
    • BLOG & MARKET REPORTS
    • ADU INFO
    • YOUTUBE VIDEOS
    • INSTAGRAM
    • EXCHANGE YOUR HOME AROUND THE WORLD
  • CONTACT
Susie Wyshak Compass Realtor Logo

HOW CAN I HELP? 510-269-7051

  • Contact
  • About Susie Wyshak
  • Sell Your Home
  • Buy a Home
  • Client Testimonials
  • BLOG (Subscribe!)
  • Listings & Sales
  • Ask Susie - Real Questions from Real Buyers | California Home Ownership | Downsizing & Proposition 19 | Home Buying & Owning | Home Selling | Selling Strategies & Stories

    How to buy a new house before selling so you don’t have to move twice

    BySusie Wyshak April 18, 2023December 7, 2025

    Buying a new house before selling your own house or condo in cities like Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda can be a challenging process. Yet, who doesn’t want to avoid moving twice? To buy a house before selling there are many factors to consider, including: financial planning to know what you can afford deciding if it’s…

    Read More How to buy a new house before selling so you don’t have to move twiceContinue

  • 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 — although ignore the very low prices per square foot quoted!) But what if it turns out…

    Read More How to Age in Place While Selling Your House in CaliforniaContinue

  • 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 of  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…

    Read More Nature Murals Painted on Houses in Berkeley and OaklandContinue

  • 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…

    Read More 2023 Interior Paint Color Trend was the Opposite of 2026’s Beige MinimalismContinue

  • 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….

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

  • things to know before you buy a house
    Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips

    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…

    Read More 3 Home Buying Tips For Future SavingsContinue

  • 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…

    Read More Trader Joe’s Book Reveals the Secret of TJ’s Success and Why We Love Trader Joe’s So MuchContinue

  • 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 — even on fixed, 30 year mortgages. Basically, the home seller “buys down” the interest rate as an incentive. Meaning, they…

    Read More What are Interest Rate Buydowns and how do they work?Continue

  • 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…

    Read More Halloween House Ideas From Stephen King’s Maine NeighborhoodContinue

  • analyzing why a house isn't selling
    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…

    Read More Why isn’t this Berkeley house selling?Continue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 4 5 6 7 Next PageNext

Insta-suz

agentsusie

Real Estate Agent at Compass connecting the dots to your life goals, in Berkeley & beyond! Calif DRE 02144226 Maine BA929575 ☎️😎☕️510-269-7051 Cal 🐻
Valkyries trolley, ferry, bridge...so many possibi Valkyries trolley, ferry, bridge...so many possibilities today and always! 💜
Thank you for voting! Thank you for voting!
And so we say goodbye to another Halloween. And so we say goodbye to another Halloween.
Berkeley explained in one #freelittlelibrary Berkeley explained in one #freelittlelibrary
Instagram post 18013583732996507 Instagram post 18013583732996507
Save the date - @colecoffeeinc 21st Anniversary p Save the date - @colecoffeeinc 21st Anniversary party - big Game weekend: Sunday November 22 @rockridgeoakland Coffee, festivities, music...all the good things in #Rockridge #oaklandcoffee
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
The college-priced sushi dream is alive at @manpuk The college-priced sushi dream is alive at @manpukuberkeley - so much fun reading public notices in the @eastbayexpress (what no personals?!) Dropped by after getting yet another stellar print job by @elmwoodcopy Just today, I was thinking that low riders would be a great high school or community college class where the class converts an old junker into a low rider. There are untold lessons to be learned! @shoptheelmwood
Follow on Instagram

YouTube Home Tours & Tips
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
367 Cavour - Tour Oakland's coveted Rockridge neighborhood & see what's near 367 Cavour
Morning in #Oakland in charming #Montclair Park - a good day to be a goose!
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
#rockridge #homeforsale - Craftsman bungalow + ADU, a great compound near College Ave shops & BART
What js it like to live in Rockridge in Oakland ? Here's a slice of foodie life here 🤩 @agentsusie
Rockridge Trader Joe's store - on College Ave half a block from Rockridge BART
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
Stunning DIY Ikea Kitchen Remodel in Rockridge features quirky upcycled materials & a folding window
Subscribe

  • BUY A HOME
    • Request New Listing Alerts (including off-market)
    • East Bay Home Buying FAQ
    • The Home Buying Process
    • East Bay Neighborhoods
    • Biggest Home Buying Mistake
  • Listings & Sales
  • Client Testimonials
  • About Susie Wyshak
  • Contact
  • Website and Technology Accessibility
  • East Bay Home Sales Prices in Every City

SELL

  • Steps to Sell Your Home
    • Powerful 3-Phase Marketing Strategy
    • Compass Concierge: Easily Prep Your Home To Sell
  • Request a Home Valuation
  • East Bay Home Buying FAQ
schedule a consultation

PROPERTIES & FINDS

Facebook Instagram YouTube google reviewsTikTok

© 2026 Susan  Wyshak, Compass Real Estate | Licenses: CA DRE# 02144226 Maine # BA929575

Compass logo white

Contact Susie Wyshak 510-269-7051 or susie.wyshak@compass.com — Want to meet? We've got lots of offices, from Berkeley to SF! Mail to: 6211 Medau Pl., Oakland, CA 94611

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 REALTORS® and also consult with other professionals for legal and financial advice specific to your situation.

Scroll to top