Articles By

arlene

Are We Back in a Bubble: East Bay Real Estate Update for May 2013

ARE WE BACK IN A BUBBLE? Even knowing that prices are rapidly rising in the East Bay real estate, every week ...
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Lake Merritt: Truly the Jewel of Oakland, CA!

In working to transform a home for sale,  I’ve had the pleasure of spending more time near Lake Merritt. This ...
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The Spring 2013 East Bay Market: New Records Being Set!

Sellers are benefiting from a perfect storm of economic factors right now. Increased confidence, low interest rates and historically low inventory are driving prices on some of the early spring offerings very substantially over list, to some truly staggering prices.
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Warm Spring, HOT 2013 East Bay Real Estate Market!

The first day of spring brought a bit of welcome rain to the East Bay, but nothing seems able to ...
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Good News from Sacramento–Up Close and Personal in the East Bay

I had the pleasure of having a long conversation with Loni Hancock this past weekend, California State Senator for all ...
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Housing Affordability at a 50-year High: 2013 the Sweet-Spot Year to Buy or Sell Real Estate!

Recently Dr. Ken Rosen was invited to speak to the agents of Red Oak Realty at a special company-wide event. ...
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Architectural Lust for mid-February 2013

A very special property will be open for viewing on Sunday Feb. 10th from 2-5 pm. 2751 Buena Vista, the ...
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San Francisco East Bay Real Estate in 2012: a Summary of the Numbers

The story of the real estate market in the San Francisco East Bay area in 2012 can be summarized easily: ...
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A look back at our 2012 East Bay Real Estate Market

I was truly honored to be chosen 2012 Berkeley REALTOR of the Year. The highest honor of my Association, it’s an ...
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The Mortgage Interest Deduction: a Local, Bay Area Discussion

Today the MID (Mortgage Interest Deduction) was the hot topic in the San Francisco Chronicle Business Section. On the back ...
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