Understanding Pest Control Reports
Watch Next Video: Part 2 I’m Brian Santilena and I’m a real estate agent in the markets of Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley California. Because of my background as a contractor I have a special interest in educating my buyers and sellers about the condition of the home they’re looking to buy or sell. [...]
Pest Control Reports and Faulty Grade Conditions
Watch Next Video: Part 3 Faulty grade conditions relate to the height of soil in relation to the wood lying on top of the foundation. So let me start with the different parts of a foundation. There are lots of different types of foundations but since many of the homes in my selling area were [...]
Is the 30 year fixed mortgage going away?
Does it really matter? I’m not so sure. The 30 year fixed mortgage is more of a psychological comfort than a financial necessity. If the 30 year fixed option goes away that doesn’t mean that a 30 year mortgage is not longer available. 5, 10 and 15 year fixed mortgages that roll into adjustable loans [...]
Changes in conforming loan limits and tomorrows buying power.
I was just updated by a senior mortgage consultant (Brian Moggan with MSP home loans) who works with many home buyers in the Oakland Piedmont and Berkeley area and he said that the FED is not likely to extend the temporary increase in the conforming loan limit. (currently at $729,000) So why does that matter to [...]
Buying our Lincoln Heights home in Oakland with Brian Santilena
Working with Brian was one of the best part of our home buying process. He not only made us feel comfortable and well-informed about the process but was also very proactive about everything. As first time home buyers, we never got nervous because he managed the communication well and never overwhelmed us with too many [...]
The cost of getting a mortgage loan is going up
In the spirit of keeping it simple, the fees charged to Buyers when obtaining a mortgage are about to cost more. The primary people that are going to feel the pinch are lower FICO and higher loan to value (LTV) borrowers. According to Brian Moggan at Mortgage Services Professionals that would be somewhere around FICO’s [...]
Parkwoods Condominium for sale in Oakland CA
Parkwoods Condominium in Oakland CA. This charming “Berkeley Model” unit is located way back in the rear of the development. It is peaceful and quiet as well as clean and spacious. It has roughly 728 square feet of living space (as per the public record) and 1 large bedroom with a walk-in closet. Doors from [...]
Homes sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge during Q4 2010
This video covers homes sold in Oakland California’s Upper Rockridge neighborhood during the 4th Quarter of 2010. If you would like more information about Upper Rockridge please feel free to get in touch with me directly.
Real Estate sold in Oakland’s Rockridge District 5556 Masonic Ave
I recently placed Buyers into this sleek, split level home in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge Neighborhood. 5556 Masonic in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It has updated bathrooms and is a perfect candidate for future expansion. We actually had a great local architect (Richard Janzen) out to the property to check the [...]
Home sold in Upper Laurel – Lincoln Heights of Oakland CA
See what these clients said about workinng with Brian Laurel District / Lincoln Heights home with big bay views on Frye St. has recently closed escrow for $605,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as well as a large rear patio and up-slope garden. The kitchen was wonderfully updated with granite counters, natural stone [...]
