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    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

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    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

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    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

  • Home Selling | Selling Strategies & Stories

    Is home staging really necessary?

    BySusie Wyshak March 29, 2024December 7, 2025

    Home staging presents a house for sale in its ideal state — decluttered, clean, and expertly furnished. So YES. Staging and the reality of living in a house have very little in common…unless you’re a modern minimalist. For most of us, especially if we’ve been in the same house for years with many family members,…

    Read More Is home staging really necessary?Continue

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    Moving to Marina Bay, Richmond CA to Retire or Buy Your First Home – Condos, Townhouses & Homes by the Bay

    BySusie Wyshak March 3, 2024February 26, 2026

    Have you lived in the Bay Area forever and are wondering why you never heard of (or went to) Marina Bay in Richmond, near Point Richmond? More importantly, are you thinking how can you get into Marina Bay and figure out which is the best community for you? Me too! Marina Bay is a collection…

    Read More Moving to Marina Bay, Richmond CA to Retire or Buy Your First Home – Condos, Townhouses & Homes by the BayContinue

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It's a rainy day and there is no line at Gioia Piz It's a rainy day and there is no line at Gioia Pizza in #NorthBerkeley@- Come get a slice then come to our open house of the adorable one bedroom condo at 1626 Hopkins in #berkeley

Listed by John Seravic @ Compass

Susan 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
Love my new little coffee and dessert #airbnb vig Love my new little coffee and dessert #airbnb  vignette with Heath coffee cups, adorable new Ikea bowls, and dessert plates from Target. It takes a village to decorate an Airbnb!
Excited to experience the longtime coming @cheeseb Excited to experience the longtime coming @cheeseboardcoll 

Come check it out! Especially the pear ginger scones. 

#berkeleyfood
Yet another interesting lecture at Local Economy - Yet another interesting lecture at Local Economy - a concept every city needs.

Are you curious about your Oakland house history? I am now enabled with research tools the professionals use! Message me about your historic abode.
Vik's in Berkeley is our go-to for Indian spices a Vik's in Berkeley is our go-to for Indian spices and ingredients.

Then I met Santos in #SanLeandro . Wowwww. Normally I write a review of a store. This incredible market near all of the Marina Boulevard shops near 880 blew my mind...and needed an entire Reel.

Bales and bales of ingredients used for Indian cooking and other cuisines. Puffed rice! Candied fennel seeds you get as a palate cleanser in gallon-sized bags! Spices in massive bulk bags. Entire cinnamon trees from Vietnam for chai (ok not quite).

Down every aisle, I was more and more amazed. If you love exploring international grocery stores, get down to Santos. It is an incredible culinary adventure!

They may even have the bargain boxes of $25 California Medjool dates left if you hurry.

#bayareafood #bayareaindianfood
Stopping to hear the geese near 312 Tideway Drive Stopping to hear the geese near 312 Tideway Drive in #Alameda where I will be popping in to tour a fabulous renovated waterfront home...stay tuned.

DRE 02244226 Compass
And so the sun sets on Easter. 🐇 We are so blessed And so the sun sets on Easter. 🐇 We are so blessed! 🐣
5 things I learned delivering the #Rockridge News 5 things I learned delivering the #Rockridge News to merchants and apartments on College Avenue today:

1. It's hard to estimate how many copies to leave at the various cafés and the church!

2. People line up at cafés at 10 AM, but it's a perfect time to get your nails done while everyone is having coffee.

3. It is interesting to see how many apartment buildings there are on college, which you might not notice when casually strolling.

4. #TraderJoes being a destination for so many residents of Berkeley and Oakland is such a boon for Rockridge merchants and the overall vibe.

5. Everyone is so friendly!

I believe that since it is so rare to see news in print that people love perusing this 8-page newsletter. So much fun delivering it.

#papergirl
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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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