Thank you once again for your perfect handling of the sale of our home. You were on target during every phase of the sale, and the results were far better than we had hoped.
Archive for Buyers
Laurel District Bungalow for sale on Maybelle Ave Oakland
This adorable 1 bedroom California Bungalow has got to be one of the cutest (and least expensive) homes for sale in the Laurel District of Oakland. It was purchased by a contractor and extensively brought back to life. He paid attention to retaining the original character that is present in many of the Laurel District [...]
Home Remodeling in Piedmont CA
Buying a home in Piedmont CA is an achievement on its own. Now add a home addition or remodel to it and the task may seem impossible. Architectural limitations, the design review process, obtaining permits, city inspections and hiring a good contractor are all important considerations.
This coming Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM, two individuals [...]
Montclair, Oakland Homes for sale
The Montclair neighborhood of Oakland and the Montclair Village is a quaint semi hilly community in the Oakland Hills. The area offers many of the best Oakland Public Schools and the Montclair shopping area has everything you need in a convenient proximity to the living neighborhoods. The Montclair park offers a children’s playground, a baseball [...]
Lead paint and renovating homes in oakland hills and Montclair CA
As of April 2010 all contractors, property managers and others who disturb painted surfaces are obligated to comply with the Federal Lead-Based Paint Renovations, Repair and Painting Program or RRP. I’ve been working and selling homes for years in the Oakland Hills CA, Montclair, Glenview, Crocker Highlands and Terstle Glen. Let’s face it, they were [...]
Mortgage Broker info for home buyers
Home buyers that are considering purchasing a home in Oakland, Piedmont or Berkeley California will inevitably find themselves communicating with a mortgage broker or a retail bank about obtaining a mortgage. This short video answers some basic questions about the differences between banks and brokers, what are loan points, reasons to use a local institution [...]
10 tips when hiring a Contractor
When preparing a home for sale or making improvements to your new home it is very important to protect yourself from unscrupulous contractors. There is nothing worse than getting shotty work or getting ripped off all together.
Here are 10 tips to help ensure that you don’t get ripped off when hiring a contractor.
1. Make sure that [...]
Homes Sold in Upper Rockridge Q1 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 Pacific [...]
Lakeshore and Grand Lake neighborhoods in Oakland CA
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.
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Lakeshore Avenue runs along the East side [...]
Real estate in Trestle Glen & Crocker Highlands Oakland CA
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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 railroad street [...]
Free Hazardous Waste Disposal for Oakland and Piedmont CA
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 [...]
