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Zip code to Neigborhood name converter for Oakland & Piedmont CA
The city of Oakland has many different neighborhood names that are used in the real estate community. Some of the names date back to the original subdivision while others seem to be somewhat randomy. When looking at homes for sale in the Oakland and Piedmont area newspapers or the Sunday Open Home List, ads will [...]
Oakland Police Department Email and Text Message Alert Service
Oakland Police Department Email and Text Message Alert Service. I live in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland and while it is relatively safe and quiet it would be great to know about crimes and or emergency issues in real time. Captain Steve Tull with the Oakland Police Department has established a new Text and Email [...]
Best Trick or Treating in Oakland CA
Selling real estate in the Oakland East Bay area puts me in contact with many families looking to enjoy all of the community spirit the area has to offer. One of the most enjoyable holidays (in my humble opinion) remains Halloween. Sure it has become largely commercialized like many of the other holidays but it [...]
Oakland hills firestorm
The Oakland Hills firestorm of 1991 is credited with burning over 3300 homes and over 1520 acres. 25 people lost their lives and the financial impact exceeded $1.5 billion. We have just passed the 20 year anniversary from that disaster and many ongoing efforts have been and are being made to ensure that a disaster [...]
Homes for sale in Temescal Oakland CA 360 degree view
Homes for sale, Real Estate & Info about Temescal in Oakland CA DRAG on photo to see Panorama View Temescal in Oakland CA has been in a rebuilding phase since about 2000 and it has really come into its own. It is in close proximity to lower Rockridge and the residential section of Temescal. Some terrific restaurants such [...]
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 [...]
The History and Creation of Piedmont CA
The History and Creation of Piedmont CA The area grew largely from wealthy San Franciscans fleeing the devastation after the Great Quake of 1907. Families relocated to the area seeking privacy, good weather and views of the greater San Francisco Bay. Residents originally sought incorporation in 1907. Two elections were held among the citizens of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
