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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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  • make fire hardening a top home improvement item
    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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  • California Home Ownership | Home Buying & Owning | Remodeling Ideas

    My DIY Bathroom Remodel With Home Designer Software

    BySusie Wyshak September 26, 2024December 7, 2025

    Thinking of a budget remodel to update or fix things about your house that you don’t like? Join the club! There’s nothing like living in a space for a while to figure out what you would like to change in layout or use of the space. That’s why I give my home buying clients a…

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  • Ask Susie - Real Questions from Real Buyers | California Home Ownership | Home Buying & Owning | Remodeling Ideas

    Stage Your House As an Easy Home Makeover

    BySusie Wyshak July 9, 2024December 7, 2025

    Does your house have the comfortable feel of an old shoe? Are you embarrassed to have people over? Or if you do, are you constantly apologizing and wondering what your guests think? Susie thinks: “check!” “check!” and “check!” A little known technique to re-invent your house is to do what real estate agents do when…

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  • avoid this remodeling mistake
    Home Buying & Owning | Remodeling Ideas

    Avoid This Remodeling Mistake When Tearing Down Walls

    BySusie Wyshak April 16, 2024February 16, 2026

    Home improvement website Houzz surveyed released a 2024 survey of home improvements home owners are making this year. #1 on the list is a “return to open spaces.” “Creating separation naturally became more popular during the COVID pandemic, with only 38% of homeowners opening up their kitchens to other interior spaces in 2022 versus 53%…

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  • updating a house to age in place
    Home Buying & Owning | Owning Your Future | Remodeling Ideas

    Aging in Place Home Renovation Checklist from AARP

    BySusie Wyshak January 10, 2024December 8, 2025

    What if you could make not-too-expensive updates to the house you’ve loved for so many years to make it easier for you,  and / or your loved ones, to age in place with accessible, safe features? AARP has put together what they call a “HomeFit” Guide to help you do just that. It’s a very…

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  • California Home Ownership | Home Buying & Owning | Remodeling Ideas

    Ikea Kitchen planning is fun. Making huge mistakes isn’t.

    BySusie Wyshak June 5, 2023

    Ikea kitchen planners can help you design a kitchen in 3D and choose your cabinet, counter, hardware…all the materials for your shiny new modern kitchen. You can also pay for an Ikea kitchen designer to come to your house (now $79) to make sure all of your kitchen measurements are accurate. The Ikea kitchen I…

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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 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…

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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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Real Estate Agent at Compass helping people live their best lives, from Berkeley to Bar Harbor. Calif DRE 02144226 Maine BA929575 510-269-7051
TODAY: #Oakland Open House 🏡 with 2 living spaces TODAY: #Oakland Open House 🏡 with 2 living spaces - Sunday May 17, 2-4pm 3203 Monterey Blvd (Message for a link!) Tucked away at the top of desirable Guido Street, this expansive Mid-Century Modern retreat offers a rare blend of privacy, versatility, and iconic Bay views with a total of 5 bedrooms, 3 baths including a separate, lower living space. A two-car garage, lots of storage and an outdoor kitchen complete the checklist! Close to nature, Montclair Village, and 13. Great location for commuting and even better for enjoying your cozy retreat. Visit our open house or message me for a private tour. Listed at $1,199,000 Susie Wyshak, Realtor®️| 510-269-7051 | susie.wyshak@compass.com https://www.susiewyshak.com Helping people live their best life, from Berkeley to Bar Harbor Calif. DRE #02144226 | Maine #BA929575 | Compass #Listed by Simon Motley / @themotleyteam at #Compass
I love my work as a real estate agent in #Oakland I love my work as a real estate agent in #Oakland ! Today at a broker tour home preview, I met the seller who had planted the grapefruit tree in front. He not only gave me a fallen fruit, but he said I could graft from his tree onto new rootstock. He said the variety has been said to be rare by a pomologist. Talking California citrus at a property for sale is my happy place!
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What's your favorite easy DIY home improvement tha What's your favorite easy DIY home improvement that makes a big difference? A plug-in sconce, wall mirror for light and some wallpaper are bringing me joy. Especially since I "measured twice and cut once" to nail the screw locations for the mirror. 😂
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Your answer to: Where should I live in the East Bay that's near everything? #SanLeandro 523Pala.com
March 14, 2026 - For sale in one of the East Bay's most popular towns is this enchanting Spanish-style home in San Leandro's sought-after Estudillo Estates. Discover your California indoor / outdoor dream lifestyle — all 3 bedrooms have their own balconies, and the back patio is a dream! Visit 523Pala.com for all the details, pics and floorplan. 📍523 Pala Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577 🛏 3 beds plus large den 🛁 2 baths 🏠 2316 sq ft 🌳 4000 sf ft lot 🦮 Historic Estudillo Estates 🌷 Private balcony with every bedroom! 💵 Listed at $1,060,00 Listed by Nicole Easterday (DRE# 02193925) and Susie Wyshak (DRE# 02144226) - Compass 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
523 Pala Ave, San Leandro Home Tour - Estudillo Estates - Listed by Nicole Easterday & Susie Wyshak
At the Bay Area ADU Expo, I interviewed 3 companies in the tiny home and ADU space to hear what they're up to. There are lots more making flat-packed modular, pre-fab that get craned in, and of course custom builders. Check out my post with a few other companies who were at the expo: https://susiewyshak.com/bay-area-pre-fab-adu-vendors/ DISCLAIMER! Be sure to do your own research and due diligence to find out what is allowed by your town, what is allowed on your property, and laws coming down the pike that might be a good reason to wait to do anything. All pricing should be verified as well. Got real estate, ADU or home ownership / home selling questions? Need to find a real estate agent in another part of the country or the world? Just ask! I'm your real estate connector. https://www.compass.com/agents/susie-wyshak/ Susie Wyshak, Realtor - 510-269-7051 homewithsusie@gmail.com Compass Berkeley & Maine DRE 02144226
Bay Area ADU Fair 2026 - I spoke with 3 Prefab and Modular ADU Vendors
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Check out the beautiful #AlysaLiu mural in #Oakland at 43rd & Telegraph in @temescaldistrict -- painted by the @illuminaries Love! Here are a few of my favorite places, although there are way too many to choose from on this fun stretch of Telegraph. Lots of very cool murals, too! Get your lottery tix and sugar fix at Golden Gate Donuts then proceed on the tour. 😂 They've had $2 million winner. (I can help you find the perfect estate when you win!) #oaklandmurals @visitoakland Susie Wyshak, real estate agent at Compass (Local Rockridge / Temescal foodie!) DRE 02144226
Alysia Liu Mural on Telegraph in Oakland's Temescal Neighborhood
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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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