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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,…

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

  • 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….

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

  • 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….

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

  • 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…

    Read More 2026 Home Sale Success Story – Enchanting Spanish Style HomeContinue

  • Berkeley house
    Home Buying Pro Tips | Home Selling | Real Estate Industry | Selling Strategies & Stories

    Tips For a Home Sale To Avoid Falling Out of Contract

    BySusie Wyshak November 1, 2025March 5, 2026

    Home purchase contracts are being cancelled whicih causes problems for sellers as well as buyers. Get tips for avoiding cancellations from expert real estate agent Susie Wyshak at Compass.

    Read More Tips For a Home Sale To Avoid Falling Out of ContractContinue

  • Ask Susie - Real Questions from Real Buyers | Home Buying & Owning | Home Selling | Selling Strategies & Stories

    Want To Partner With a Flipper To Update Sell Your House?

    BySusie Wyshak January 6, 2025December 8, 2025

    Is the reward worth the risk of collaborating with a flipper / developer to update an older home in an affluent neighborhood before selling? The idea of transforming a million dollar home into a $3 million property — rather than selling it to someone else who will do just that — is worth exploring. Partnering…

    Read More Want To Partner With a Flipper To Update Sell Your House?Continue

  • Home Selling | Selling Strategies & Stories

    Avoiding a Home Sale Loss (or reframing it into a positive opportunity)

    BySusie Wyshak December 24, 2024December 7, 2025

    Need to sell your home and feeling the pain of it potentially not selling for more than what you paid? You’re not alone. The Bay Area real estate market during the pandemic was nothing short of crazy: Interest rates were still relatively low. Buyers were out in droves with FOMO, offering way over asking. The…

    Read More Avoiding a Home Sale Loss (or reframing it into a positive opportunity)Continue

  • Home Selling | Selling Strategies & Stories

    The Dangers of Overpricing a Home For Sale in the East Bay

    BySusie Wyshak December 12, 2024December 7, 2025

    Compass put together an informative report that shows how overpricing one’s home when going on market almost always has negative ramifications for sellers: Across Bay Area markets, listings that require price reductions before selling consistently take much longer to sell and sell for significantly lower average values than homes priced correctly. The correct calculation of…

    Read More The Dangers of Overpricing a Home For Sale in the East BayContinue

  • Home Selling | Selling Strategies & Stories

    Goal to sell your house in 2026? Test your “make me sell” price now

    BySusie Wyshak November 26, 2024February 4, 2026

    How long have you been wondering how much you could get for your house or condo if you sell? Do you seriously want to sell in 2026 — or might sell if you get an offer for your “I’d sell for that” price? If so, now is the time to start planning. You may have…

    Read More Goal to sell your house in 2026? Test your “make me sell” price nowContinue

  • 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…

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

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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

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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@asliceofedenbarharbor 

#upcycling #upcycledecor
The amazing view on my screensaver is now for sale The amazing view on my screensaver is now for sale in Maine! There's a condo attached to the view.

Message me for the link (it's listed by Legacy SIR)
Just sold in #SanLeandro ! Nicole Easterday and Just sold in #SanLeandro ! 

Nicole Easterday and I were so happy to help the owners of this beautiful Spanish style home in Estudillo Estates to strategize their next move and achieve their goal.

Through house and landscape updates along with beautiful staging from @redefiningspace we were able to make the home shine -- and all paid for from  the sale proceeds using  @compass_concierge ) 

Extensive marketing, open houses, and visuals by @openhomesphotography helped us tell the story.

We are most grateful to our clients who trusted our guidance.

Thinking of making a move? We would love to help.

Look to@Nicole as THE #EstudilloEstates resident expert!
@farmcurious 

The deets:

📍523 Pala - San Leandro
🛏 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

@compasseastbay #eastbayrealtor
84 Templar Place has THE coolest detached building 84 Templar Place has THE coolest detached building that reminded me of all the crafty people I know -- it seems so amazing for a craft business or event space !
If you're a fan of the white elephant sale, you ar If you're a fan of the white elephant sale, you are going to go wild at the @thefillingstationberkeley Earth Day closing exchange on Shattuck in the old Books Inc space. Happening #rightnow#
There was even a Saul's Deli tshirt.

All free! You can still donate clean, good clothing, too.

#freefunberkeley
#berkeley #earthday @accigallery #berkeley #earthday @accigallery
🏡 Upper Rockridge Open House - April 18 & 19, 2-5p 🏡 Upper Rockridge Open House - April 18 & 19, 2-5pm

When I first visited 84 Templar Place, it struck me how far away it felt. The chirping birds agreed!

This 3+ bedroom, 2-bath home is tucked at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac that's minutes from 13,  Montclair Village, Lake Temescal, Piedmont Ave, and Rockridge shops and dining. 

Move-in ready with fresh updates, a flexible layout, and a large landscaped lot featuring a new deck, side yard, and VERY cool bonus building  you have to see.

That bonus space has been used as an office and would be a great gym or craft workshop. How will you use it?

Come visit to explore the possibilities and message for details or a private tour!

Susie Wyshak, Compass
DRE 02144226

Listed by @michaelthompsonrealestate @compass 

#OaklandRealEstate #UpperRockridge #eastbayrealestate 
#rockridgeliving #rockridgeoakland
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The new Cheeseboard bakery is finally open! It is beautiful.
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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
#BayAreaAdventures - #SanJose #Japantown
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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