Archive for Buyers
Oakland condos with views
Oakland condos with views 200 Lakeside Drive #301 is one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture and is rare Oakland condo with views. Contact Brian Santilena Realtor and CRS with Pacific Union International real estate to arrange a private showing. Features Include:
How to get the best deal when buying a home Oakland and Piedmont CA
How to get the best deal when buying a home in Oakland and Piedmont CA. View homes for sale in Oakland and homes for sale in Peidmont here. Prices are down. Interest rates are dropping. Short sales are increasing. Foreclosures, a volatile economy, YIKES! With all this market turbulence it takes a lot of courage [...]
Pest Control Reports and Damaged Wood Behind Stucco
Pest control reports, damaged wood behind stucco and stucco hole testing. Stucco is one of the most durable exterior wall finishes available. If applied properly it will protect your home from the harsh elements for decades. Stucco is used on the exterior of all types of homes. From entry level bungalows to Piedmont [...]
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 [...]
Buy a foreclosed home in Oakland or Piedmont CA
There are many homes and real estate for sale in Oakland and Piedmont Ca and of course everyone wants to get the best deal they can. I mean, who doesn’t. One of the best ways to purchase a home below market value is to buy a foreclosed one. There are many challenges and pitfalls but [...]
Oakland CA sewer lateral EBMUD waste water control ordinance
Update as of May 2011 As a home seller in Oakland or Piedmont California you will soon be obligated to conduct a sewer lateral scope inspection and upon transfer of the home to a new Buyer someone will be obligated to make any repairs needed to comply with the new city of Oakland sewer lateral [...]
Background of Piedmont CA
The Background of Piedmont CA. Piedmont is a small, primarily residential community with fine architecture, tree-lined streets, and outstanding public schools. Because of its school system, low crime rate, good weather, and high property values, it is regarded as one of the most desirable residential communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Piedmont was named [...]
Piedmont CA Schools
Piedmont CA Schools Piedmont Public Schools fall within the Piedmont Unified School District. The district, coinciding with the municipal boundaries, includes three elementary schools (Havens*, Beach, and Wildwood), a middle school (Piedmont Middle School), a high school (Piedmont High School), and an alternative high school, Millennium. Piedmont High School matriculates a high percentage of students [...]
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 [...]
