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.
Market Report: October Home Prices Surge, Plus “OMG!” Sales Stories
Remember last October, when we were going gaga over the supercharged pandemic real estate market in the East Bay? Well, fast-forward to…
Read MoreMarket Report: Grab a Sweater for Fall Season Lows and Highs
Feel that chill in the air? That’s the East Bay real estate market cooling a few degrees as part…
Read MoreFrom Sea to Summit: We’re Also Your Vacation Home Experts in The Sea Ranch and Tahoe
Did you know Abio Properties, your premier boutique real estate brokerage in the East Bay, also serves home…
Read MoreShould I Buy a Vacation Home in California During a Pandemic?
Update – When we first posted this article in 2020, the vacation home market was going baaa-nanas. Lately, we’ve…
Read MoreMarket Report: Where are the Last Bastions of Affordable Housing in the Bay Area?
In this month’s market update, we look at August home sales (still moving at warp speed) and explore where in…
Read MoreMarket Report: Is the East Bay Heading into a Cooler Market?
In this month’s market update, we look at July home sales in the East Bay and take the market temperature…
Read MoreBay Area Wineries: Take an Epic Tasting Tour in Contra Costa + Alameda Counties
Forget the long drive to crowded Napa Valley for your next wine tasting tour because we have an…
Read MoreMarket Report: Good news for buyers AND sellers…Life’s a beach!
In this month’s market update, we cover June sales data in your city. It was about this time last year…
Read MoreBuyers or Sellers: Who’s Responsible for Prepping a Home For Wildfire Season?
And why you should find out if a home is in compliance before you close While Bay Area home…
Read MoreMarket Report: Are We in a Housing Bubble That’s About to Burst?
In this month’s market update, we cover housing bubbles, the return of open houses, and May sales data in…
Read MoreFreeze! Here’s the Scoop on the Best Ice Cream in Oakland, Walnut Creek, Berkeley & Beyond
Guess who has the scoop on the best ice cream in Oakland and Walnut Creek and everywhere in…
Read More“Ask an Agent” Ep 2: How Do I Hit a Grand Slam in a Seller’s Market? (Shocker: Your House Won’t Sell Itself No Matter How Hot the Market Is)
When real estate conditions lead to a hot seller’s market, you literally can stick a “For Sale” sign in…
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