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  • Berkeley CA BESO ordinance for energy efficiency before a home or duplex sale
    Berkeley | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning | Home Selling | Remodeling Ideas | Selling Strategies & Stories

    Thinking of Selling in Berkeley and Wondering When and If To Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades ?

    BySusie Wyshak April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

    If you are thinking of selling a Berkeley 1-2 unit property that currently has natural gas any time soon, you may want to time any energy-efficiency upgrades based on the sale date. Why? Because Berkeley limit the number of years a home upgrade qualifies for points toward their energy efficiency program. As of this writing,…

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  • Moving from San Francisco to retire to a place that has all the great things about San Francisco
    Ask Susie - Real Questions from Real Buyers | Berkeley | Downsizing & Proposition 19 | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning | Home Selling | Oakland | Piedmont | Rockridge

    A San Francisco couple is glad they decided not to sell and retire elsewhere. The East Bay awaits.

    BySusie Wyshak April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

    With relish, I devoured the Wall Street Journal “Retirement Rookies” article by Stephen Kreider Yoder and Karen Kreider Yoder. The title was “We Considered Leaving the City in Retirement. We’re So Glad We Didn’t.” Mind you, this isn’t the “city” as in New York; some people insist that’s the only city that deserves that moniker….

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  • Rockridge and Berkeley home selling tip for 2026
    Berkeley | East Bay Living | Home Selling | Oakland | Rockridge | San Leandro | Selling Strategies & Stories

    2026 Critical to know if you’re selling a house near BART in Rockridge, Berkeley, Oakland, San Leandro…

    BySusie Wyshak April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

    Are you a long-time home owner thinking of selling your single-family house or small multi-family property on a large lot within 1/2 a mile of BART or major transit? It was a long sentence but you’ll be happy you read through it. As of July 1, 2026, California Senate Bill SB 79 goes into effect….

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  • One enchanted evening at 523 pala San Leandro backyard patio
    Best Places to Live in California | East Bay Living | Home Selling | Listings | San Leandro | Selling Strategies & Stories

    2026 Home Sale Success Story – Enchanting Spanish Style Home

    BySusie Wyshak March 14, 2026April 21, 2026

    Presented by Nicole Easterday and Susie Wyshak Mediterreanean Style Home Full of Charm — sold with multiple offers, 23% over asking. Thinking of a move to the East Bay and want to find a neighborhood that’s great for commuting, has a small town feeling and affordable real estate near the Bay? Discover San Leandro and 523…

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  • Annual median sales prices in different neighborhoods of Oakland, California
    East Bay Living | Real Estate Industry

    East Bay Home Price Trend Charts

    BySusie Wyshak February 12, 2026March 5, 2026

    Compass Real Estate economists provide these interesting charts to show ten-year (2015 – 2025) house sale price trends in a few San Francisco East Bay cities — Berkeley, Oakland, El Cerrito and more. There’re more charts where these came from as well as an awesome online flipbook of Bay Area market data for East Bay,…

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  • Alameda water view condo
    Alameda | Best Places to Live in California | East Bay Living

    Why Everyone Loves Alameda

    BySusie Wyshak February 10, 2026March 5, 2026

    Alameda is the Bay Area’s coastal living town that’s close to San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Silicon Valley.  Alameda may be the most coveted East Bay city. Most of my San Francisco clients mention Alameda as their #1 place to buy a home. Many of these home buyers weren’t sure where they wanted to live when…

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  • ask random bay area real estate questions
    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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  • by Susie Wyshak Rockridge Real Estate Agent
    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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  • Rockridge Oakland by Realtor Susie Wyshak Compass
    East Bay Living | Real Estate Industry | Rockridge

    Rockridge 94618 Real Estate Market Report – Feb. 2026

    BySusie Wyshak February 3, 2026February 4, 2026

    Buying or selling a home in Rockridge and want to know what’s going on in the real estate market? Download a free, Rockridge home and condo market trend report for January 2026 (and ask Rockridge’s resident expert real estate agent Susie for specific insights and strategies). Rockridge home owners: With very little inventory on the…

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  • East Bay Living | Piedmont | Real Estate Industry

    The East Bay’s Billionaire Row

    BySusie Wyshak October 24, 2025March 5, 2026

    Frustrated with limited San Francisco mansion inventory? Look to the East! (The East Bay that is.)   San Francisco has its Billionaire Row. The East Bay has Piedmont. Piedmont is somewhat of a “Beverly Hills of Oakland,” a town nestled geographically in a bigger city, with its own city services and schools.    If you…

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King Ranch Farms and all the other vendors here at King Ranch Farms and all the other vendors here at the market today are bursting with specialty fall produce - ready for a mixed roast with new harvest California OVOO. Gotta say I was proud that I knew those were cipollini onions that I am very sure I spelled incorrectly! The honey nut squash look perfect with brown sugar and pecans. 🍁
It's hard to choose which of the many full festivi It's hard to choose which of the many full festivities are going on this Sunday, starting with the Gilmore Girls event in Danville. Most communities around the East Bay are hosting Fall / Halloween events today. Here are a few that caught my eye...what's caught yours? The @oaklandmuseumca annual Day of the Dead festival is like a trip to Mexico. Dancing, crafts, altar building, food, and exhibits are just a few of the soulful event's activities to help us honor our loved ones. @rockridgeoakland rolls out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween parade, which is always a riot of costumes and characters roving the streets and gathering candy from the local merchants. It's a perfect day for a parade! @reapclimatecenter is a very cool place to learn about the environment, and today get interactive with bees and honey! The @ucbgarden invites "kids of all ages"'on this Animal Day. It's the perfect excuse to wear your favorite animal costume and get close to snakes and other critters (as well as rove the beautiful gardens, like a trip around the world).
Lovely day for an open house! 5215 Fleming, Oakl Lovely day for an open house! 5215 Fleming, Oakland 2-4pm Hosted by Susie Wyshak, DRE 02144226 Listed by Amanda Brunato
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These employees at the new @lakemerrittgroceryoutl These employees at the new @lakemerrittgroceryoutlet had no idea they would be wiping rain off of carts on the grand opening day! Spirits are high, and I am coming back after excitement has subsided. This store is going to do so well here. I spoke with several customers who are living on Social Security, who were excited having access to more food in the neighborhood. #foodsecurity
The new @lakemerrittgroceryoutlet is opening today The new @lakemerrittgroceryoutlet is opening today on E. 18th St. in #Oakland There is a line about two blocks long of people waiting to get in partly because they are having giveaways, I think, for the first 50 people or so. What is most interesting to me is I thought they replaced the Lucky supermarket.:.but no, Lucky is there with has a giant parking lot across the street from #groceryoutlet. They have someone outside telling people not to park in their lot. What a missed opportunity that they instead could've been handing out coupons for Lucky and have people discover what the lucky store has that may be grocery outlet does not. It is like an old-fashioned grocery war scene. That being said, I think I will wait until the excitement has died down to visit grocery outlet. Or as a diehard, #supermarketindustry follower, maybe I will wait in line with my umbrella! See you at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market! If you have never been here, know that it is a company based in Emeryville and they get lots of food at bargain prices either due to close use-by dates or changes in packaging or bulk deals that they have negotiated. It is a true food adventure...after the @specialtyfoodassociation show in January they tend to get some great "leftovers" from the show. Lots of organic and natural food! @theoaklandside #oaklandfood lakemerritt
Guess what neighborhood the @sfchronicle likened t Guess what neighborhood the @sfchronicle likened to Stars Hollow! Never would have predicted this one... On another note, DM if you're guilty-pleasure going to Danville for the #GilmoreGirls event.
Appraisal rules are changing in November. Appraise Appraisal rules are changing in November. Appraisers will take more photos of property minutiae. Learn about it before your next appraisal! And like if you think the railing law needs to be changed to address small #cats (ok and dogs).
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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
This duplex in Rockridge has grand architecture and is close to everything that makes Rockridge one of the most popular neighborhoods in Oakland and the East Bay. Weather ! Location ! College Ave shops and eateries ! Close to Berkeley ! Great for commuting within town and around the Bay. There is the vacant duplex, plus a lovely outdoor patio, incredible front garden, and a cottage. If you are looking for a property with potentially you can live in now, let's go tour this and as your Rockridge local expert, I would love to help you buy it! Here are all the details about 5552 Broadway: https://www.compass.com/listing/2202310780377041025/view?agent_id=662c181093f91900012c06cc Susie Wyshak DRE 02144226 Listed by Jack Cooper at Compass
#Rockridge #Multifamily for sale - stately vacant close to BART. Let's go! 510-269-7051 DRE02144226
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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 REALTORS® and also consult with other professionals for legal and financial advice specific to your situation.

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