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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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  • Susie Wyshak real estate agent at Bay Area ADU Expo
    1031 Exchanges | ADUs & SB-9 in California | Evaluating Properties | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning

    Bay Area Pre-Fab and Modular ADU Vendors

    BySusie Wyshak March 5, 2026March 11, 2026

    When looking at houses with clients, I often point out that a living space can essentially be extended at relatively low cost by plunking an 8×10 studio in the backyard — not to mention the bigger investment of an ADU. So when the 2026 Bay Area ADU Expo in San Jose popped up in my inbox,…

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    Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning

    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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  • Evaluating Properties | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips | Real Estate Industry

    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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  • Evaluating Properties | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | House Hacking

    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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  • Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Home Buying Pro Tips

    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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  • Damariscotta condo - photo by Susie Wyshak
    California Home Ownership | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Owning Vacation Rentals | Owning Your Future

    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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    Home Buying & Owning | Oakland | Remodeling Ideas

    The #1 California Home Improvement is Fire Hardening

    BySusie Wyshak January 16, 2025December 7, 2025

    The Getty Center and Getty Villa emerged from the 2025 Los Angeles fire disaster as examples of fire hardening best practices. Yes, they had staff to supplement all of the measures the Getty team took to stop fire approaching and stop smoke from penetrating the buildings. But they also meticulously followed best practices for fire hardening…

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  • Rockridge ADU
    California Home Ownership | East Bay Living | Home Buying & Owning | Remodeling Ideas | Rockridge

    Kitchen Remodeling Tips From Rockridge Architect Jason Kaldis with Rockridge Kitchen Tour Pics

    BySusie Wyshak October 20, 2024December 7, 2025

    Imagine opening up your home to show off your remodeled kitchen. That’s what 8-10 Rockridge homeowners do every other year along with their builders, architects, and interior designers. Seeing these renovated and reimagined kitchens with the latest cabinetry, space-saving ideas, and glowing cabinet hardware is the ultimate inspiration to refresh your kitchen — especially if…

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  • alternatives to buying investment property for 1031 exchanges
    1031 Exchanges | Home & Investment Strategies | Home Buying & Owning | Home Selling

    If You’re Thinking of a 1031 Exchange But Don’t Want to Be a Landlord…

    BySusie Wyshak October 10, 2024February 16, 2026

    If you own rental property — whether an entire rental or you are renting part of your house out or some other type of investment property — you may qualify for a tax-deferred 1031 exchange when you sell. As of this moment, investors can usually exchange one investment for up to three investments of “like…

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Open house with vieeews and so much space in Montc Open house with vieeews and so much space in Montclair, just a few minutes from the village shops, pickle ball, highway 13 and more! Open 2-4pm August 15 & 16 6756 Snake Road, Oakland 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-car garage $999,000 DM for details! Susie Wyshak, Compass DRE 02144226 Listed by Andrea Gordon, Compass
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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? 🪻🌻🪷 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. 🙏😎 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 café 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 ✅ 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! 🔥 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 REALTORS® and also consult with other professionals for legal and financial advice specific to your situation.

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