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.

The Waiting Game: How Long Does It Take To Sell a House in the East Bay?

One of the most common questions homeowners ask us is, “How long does it take to sell a house?” We wish there…

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Market Report: More Record-Breaking Sales Prices in August

Is the East Bay market back to “normal”?  The Wall Street Journal reported recently that the housing downturn may soon…

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Market Report: Surprise! New Record Median Sales Prices in the East Bay

Clayton, Danville, El Cerrito and Orinda home prices hit all-time highs for July East Bay home prices are leveling up…

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California’s Prop. 19 Explained: Who’s winning, losing or just plain confused?

Prop. 19 narrowly passed at the ballot box in November 2020 and took effect in April 2021. That means California property owners have…

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Market Report: Inventory Squeeze Led to Over-List-Price Home Sales in June

San Francisco may be known for its June gloom (hat tip to Karl the Fog), but the sun has been…

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Where to See (mostly) Free Fireworks in the East Bay 2023

Ready to celebrate America’s birthday with a bang? Several East Bay cities are hosting Bay Area fireworks shows, and if you’re…

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Market Report: Inventory and Sold Prices Rise in Several Cities in May

Historically May is one of the busiest months in Real Estate and though 2023 has been a relatively slow year…

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Things to Do in the East Bay in June

Are you ready for wine festivals, LGBTQ+ Pride parades, free concerts, Juneteenth celebrations, and Oakland Carnival? Your weekends are about…

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Market Report: Median Home Prices Inched Up in Several Cities in April

Many East Bay housing markets are slowly recovering from the big hits they took when the feds hiked interest rates…

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Things to Do in the East Bay in May

It’s May! Sunny skies and warm days are here, and Mother’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re looking…

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Absolute Best Brunch in the East Bay: Top 5 Favorites We Wake Up To

If you’re looking for the best brunch in the East Bay – something either buzzy, boozy, scenic, or casual and…

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Where to Swoon Over Superblooms of Wildflowers in the East Bay

Yeah, we whined a bunch about our soggy winter, but now we are reaping the beautiful benefits of all that…

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