Your Weekly Market Update - June 12, 2024

REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT (based on local BridgeMLS data)Alameda County as of 6/12/2024- Months Supply of Inventory: 2 months (up from last week) Still a Sellers' market, because inventory is moving quickly- # of New Properties on Market Last 7 Days: 426 (down from last week)- # of Properties Unde
Read MoreYour Weekly Market Update - June 5, 2024

Good morning everyone! Here is your first June weekly market update. As always, please let me know if you have any questions! REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT (based on local BridgeMLS data) Alameda County as of 6/5/2024 Months Supply of Inventory: 1.8 months (down from last week) Sellers' market, b
Read MoreA San Geronimo Open House visit today...

Gorgeous property... beautiful, serene, quiet, bright, green... My pick of the week this week. If you'd like to explore the Marin real estate market, I'd be happy to help! This listing is 165 Meadow Way, San GeronimoListing by Michael Cusick, Realtor, DRE# 01260333Coldwell Banker Realty Basak Cakici
Read MoreYour Weekly Market Update - May 29, 2024

Good afternoon everyone!Here is your last May weekly market update. As always, please let me know if you have any questions! INTEREST RATES - up from last week Conventional: 7.125% (depending on loan amount) Jumbo: 7.125% (depending on loan amount) FHA: 6.5% VA: 6.5% REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOTNot
Read MoreYour Weekly Market Update - May 22, 2024

Happy Wednesday!Here is your latest and greatest weekly market update. As always, please let me know if you have any questions about the information here or would like to discuss any other real estate matters! INTEREST RATES - down from last week Conventional: 6.5 – 7.125% (depending on loan amount
Read MoreYour Weekly Market Update - May 15, 2024

Good afternoon! Here is your latest and greatest weekly market update! As always, please let me know if you have any questions about the information here or would like to discuss any other real estate matters. I am here for you! INTEREST RATES - down from last week - Conventional: 6.75 – 7.00% (dep
Read MoreHEART'S DESIRE BEACH, Point Reyes Peninsula

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Read MoreWOMEN I ADMIRE - NILGUN WOLPE, Structural Engineer!

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Read MoreEast Bay GOLDEN HOUR collection...

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Read MoreYour Weekly Market Update - May 1, 2024

Greetings and Happy May to all! Welcome to your newest weekly market update! Please reach out if you have any questions and as always, please consider sharing this update with anyone in your network who might benefit. Much appreciated! INTEREST RATES - rates hold from last week Conventional: 6.9
Read MoreBerkeley, and Julia Morgan's Berkeley City Club

Discover the architectural wonder that is Julia Morgan's Berkeley City Club! I attended the tour at last, and wow, and let me tell you, it was so worth it! This building is just one of over 700 buildings Julia Morgan, the visionary architect of the early 1900s, crafted and designed, and nestled ri
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Hey there, let me introduce you to another slice of Bay Area bliss: Muir Beach! There is very little inventory here in terms of real estate.... but plenty of inventory in terms of nature and beauty! Just a quick half-hour jaunt from SF, 45 minutes from the East Bay, and a mere 15-minute hop to Sti
Read More Your Weekly Market Update - April 24, 2024

Good afternoon, and welcome longer days and beautiful sunsets! Here is your latest weekly update again! Please let me know if you have any questions and as always, please feel free to share this update with anyone you know who might find it useful, too! Thank you. INTEREST RATES - rates hold from la
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Read More Just a regular day in escrow, with my Buyer in contract..

It’s was a big day yesterday at my Buyer’s purchase in contract in Vallejo - the historic Victorian fourplex! I got to spend 5 hours with my Buyer and… with 2 Inspectors and… with the Appraiser and… did my Agent Visual Inspection as well! Note to self: bring a picnic and lots of water next tim
Read MoreOUR BUYERS CLOSED TODAY!!! Oakland Hills...

I am thrilled to share that I had the absolute pleasure of handing over the keys to my Buyers, for their new dream home today! Here's to a lifetime of cherished memories in their new abode!I am deeply grateful for their dedication, their hearts and their goodwill. And for their trust in me.I also
Read MoreYour Weekly Market Update - April 9, 2024

Good afternoon! I hope you’re having a great spring day! It’s time for our weekly update once again. As always, if you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Also, please feel free to share this update with anyone you know who might find it beneficial
Read MoreYour Weekly Market Update - March 28, 2024

Hi everyone! I often receive inquiries about the current market conditions, so I have decided to make it convenient for everyone to get this information by providing weekly updates for you! I hope you find this information both useful and insightful. Also, please feel free to share this with anyon
Read MoreCreative ways to help our buyers reach their dreams...

I am thrilled to share that my wonderful friends, and my clients, have gotten into contract to buy a beautiful home in Oakland Hills today! Their pre-emptive offer was simply irresistible, and now, we are just a few weeks away from making their dreams a reality. They are over the moon with joy, an
Read MoreNAVIGATING THE NEW REAL ESTATE LANDSCAPE TOGETHER: THOUGHTFULLY and GRACEFULLY

Greetings everyone,I am reaching out today to address recent developments in the real estate industry that you may have heard about. Some major brokerages and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have reached an agreement to settle litigation regarding broker commissions on behalf of home sell
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