Homes Sold in Upper Rockridge Q1 2010

April 17th, 2010

 This Upper Rockridge real estate sales report covers single family homes that have sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge district during the fourth quarter of 2009. Brian Santilena is a resident  and has been selling Upper Rockridge 1998.  If you would like more details about buying or selling in Upper Rockridge please call Brian directly at [...]

Lakeshore and Grand Lake neighborhoods in Oakland CA

March 19th, 2010

The Lakeshore Ave and Grand Lake neighborhoods in Oakland CA offers many of the semi-urban amenities that today’s homebuyers are looking for.  This video will give you a brief glimpse of some of the areas terrific features.  If you’d like more information please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. LOCATION: Lakeshore Avenue runs along the [...]

How to sell your Parkwoods Condo for top dollar

March 14th, 2010

How do you get top dollar for your Parkwoods condo in today’s market? #1. Use a Realtor that knows how to ‘Market’ not just ‘Sell.’  Selling is what you do when someone is already in front of you.  Marketing is what you do to get a buyer there in the first place.   #2. Do not [...]

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March 4th, 2010

Buying a home in Oakland’s Oakmore district with Brian Santilena

February 26th, 2010

I met Pete after he contacted me via my website.  He was interested in the prospect of purchasing a home.  He didn’t know the details or the process so we sat down together for a “Buyers 101″ together.  We went over every aspect of the Home Buying Process.  Pete left the meeting fully informed with [...]

A great home buying experiance in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge

February 26th, 2010

My wife and I hold to a very high standard people with whom we come into contact ~ especially professionals. So it was our expectation that Brian be more interested in being our advocate than selling us a house. His performance and demeanor met and exceeded our expectations. Brian provided us with great guidance at [...]

Real estate in Trestle Glen & Crocker Highlands Oakland CA

February 11th, 2010

  Location: Trestle Glen and Crocker Highlands lie adjacent to one another and are located in central Oakland directly above Lake Merritt and Hwy. 580. The zip code is 94610. The neighborhoods are bordered by Lakeshore Ave. to the West and Park Boulevard on the East.  Back in the late 1800’s Trestle Glen Road had a [...]

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal for Oakland and Piedmont CA

February 8th, 2010

When preparing an Oakland Hills or Piedmont home for sale it is likely that you have a shelf or cabinet full of old paints, solvents, strippers, oil etc.  Disposal of hazardous waste materials in Oakland is quite easy.  The Oakland Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to [...]

Upper Rockridge Q4 2009 Homes that have Sold

February 2nd, 2010

This Upper Rockridge real estate sales report covers single family homes that have sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge district during the fourth quarter of 2009. I am a resident of Upper Rockridge and a long time real estate agent that specializes in the area.  You are welcome to contact me via email or call me directly [...]

Pacific Union Oakland-Piedmont real estate discussion 1/19/2010

January 19th, 2010

At our Pacific Union Real Estate office meeting this morning in the Oakland Montclair Office we went over some interesting sales statistics.  Our office has a large market share in Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley CA.  Our meetings give us a chance to collaborate and interject with one another to get the pulse of the local [...]

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