Pacific Union Oakland-Piedmont real estate discussion 1/19/2010
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 […]
Pacific Union Oakland-Piedmont real estate discussion 1/12/2010
Pacific Union Oakland-Piedmont real estate discussion 1/5/2010
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 […]
Montclair Village & real estate Oakland CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv3QuKWWWTU The Montclair district is nestled in the Oakland Hills, above Hwy 13 and South of the Hwy 24 Caldecott Tunnel. It’s zip code is 94611. The northern portion of Montclair was burned and rebuilt after the Oakland Hills firestorm and now offers outstanding newer construction view properties. The southern portion of Montclair offers home […]
Pacific Union Oakland-Piedmont real estate discussion 11/17/09
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 […]
Want to find out if Fannie or Freddie owns your Mortgage?
In the past it has been much more difficult to find out if federally owned mortgage giant Fannie Mae or her brother, Freddie Mac, is the owner of your mortgage. It has become important, because only their loans are eligible for the fedrial governments new refinancing program for people that have less than 20 percent […]
Pacific Union Oakland Piedmont office meeting discussion 11/3/09
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 […]
Best house on Brokers Tour November 2, 2009
Monday’s Brokers tour consists of properties in southern and eastern Oakland and the city of Piedmont. There are lots of good properties out there but the one that stood out to me was 6300 Estates Drive in Oakland CA 94611 Oakland’s Piedmont Side of Montclair. It’s a smaller Spanish Mediterranean style home very close to […]
If purchasing a home in Oakland, Berkeley or Piedmont you should check the water heater.
Look if the water heater is strapped for earthquake safety. It should be strapped at the top and bottom and held securely against the back wall. Ensure that there is a pressure relief valve. Without one the water could explode if it malfunctions. The pressure relief pipe should drain to a proper location. The gas […]
Red Flags and things to look for when buying an Oakland, Piedmont or Berkeley home.
Homes in the Oakland Hills, Berkeley Hills, Piedmont and the surrounding areas were typically built quite a long time ago. After all, the classic character of these properties is what a lot of prospective Buyers are looking for. Negotiating a contract and spending time and money on inspections can feel like a real waste if […]
