East Bay Real Estate News, Tips and Trends

All the insights you need to buy, sell and live the good life in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Should I Put My Property in a Living Trust?

We have trust issues. When legendary singer Aretha Franklin died recently, she didn’t leave a will or a trust for her…

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Abio Family Grows By 9! Meet Our East Bay Real Estate Experts

  Our Abio Properties family is growing! We are excited to introduce nine talented East Bay Realtors, who bring expertise, energy,…

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Why Boutique is Better in Era of Giant Real Estate Brokerages

Big Box Brokerages vs. Boutique Real Estate… Is BIGGER better when it comes to real estate brokerages? That’s the BIG industry debate…

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Who Should Vote for Prop. 5 Property Tax Law

Prop. 5: Boon for baby boomers and cure for the housing shortage?   Proposition 5, a measure developed by the California…

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Discover North Berkeley and the World-Renowned Gourmet Ghetto

Quiet tree-lined streets, historic Craftsman bungalows, and the world-renowned Gourmet Ghetto make North Berkeley a unique and delicious draw among buyers searching…

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Abio Cares Launches Pet Project: Take Me Home Tuesdays

Abio Cares, the public service arm of Abio Properties that is committed to supporting our East Bay community, is thrilled…

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Oracle Arena Nostalgia: 6 Reasons Why Warriors Games Make Us Feel Wistful

We are filled with Dub Nation pride these days! But it also is starting to sink in for Golden State…

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Downtown Walnut Creek, You Got Our Attention!

The latest East Bay buzz is about how people are flocking to see Walnut Creek homes for sale, especially commuters and…

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Marketing East Bay Real Estate to Millennial Homebuyers

    The generation mocked for spending too much cash on avocado toast and $4 lattes is now the largest prospective…

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Oakland Stars in Two of Most Anticipated Summer Films

Summer blockbuster season is here, and Oakland plays a starring role in two of the most highly anticipated films. So…

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House Hunting With Kids? Try This No-Whine Trick To Keep Everyone Happy

Guess who’s bored?   We have kids. We get it. Spending a Sunday afternoon touring East Bay homes for sale…

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8 Real Estate Fun Facts That Might Blow Your Mind

It’s been such a busy real estate season, but we always have time for a little web surfing to relax….

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