Oakland zip 94602 trends

November 15, 2011

Here are the latest trends in the 94602 zip code for single family homes. Keep in mind the small sample sizes corresponding to many of the months. Share and Enjoy:

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Eighth floor of Bellevue-Staten building

November 13, 2011

Finishing up my open house now. What a nice day to hold open this historic view condo along Lake Merritt shore! Posted from WordPress for Android Share and Enjoy:

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Open Sunday: historic Bellevue-Staten view condo

November 9, 2011

492 Staten Avenue #801 – Adams Point Open Sunday, November 13th: 2:00pm-4:00pm. Click here for brochure. – Come home to panoramic views of Lake Merritt and downtown Oakland. This spacious, eighth-floor condominium in the historic Bellevue-Staten is replete with period details. Antique sconces. Original trim. Retro baths. This elegant unit exudes history and character. The [...]

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Fraudulent short sale letters

November 7, 2011

Wow! Just when you think you’ve seen it all, here’s a new short sale story of fraud…from Chicago Title’s latest newsletter. This is the first I’ve heard of an inside job related to the lienholder! Share and Enjoy:

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Open Sunday: spacious 3bd/2ba Upper Dimond home

November 4, 2011

2526 Scenic Avenue – Upper Dimond Open Sunday, November 6th: 2:00pm-4:30pm. Click here for brochure. – Come visit this cheerful and spacious home featuring hardwood floors, granite-and-stainless-steel kitchen, dual pane windows and a peek of the bay. Relax in the enclosed back porch and or backyard. Bustling Dimond District shopping is just a stonesthrow away. [...]

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Seismic hazards and the East Bay

November 3, 2011

In the wake of last week’s series of local quakes, questions arise as to how closely a home is located to an active fault. In our area, the Hayward Fault is a major fault running through Oakland and Berkeley. At one point, it roughly runs “under” CA-13 through Montclair. USGS has a nice Google Earth [...]

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Understanding Mello-Roos taxes

October 31, 2011

Here’s a primer from Chicago Title explaining Mello-Roos taxes. It’s a somewhat esoteric topic within real estate circles. However, it’s highly relevant if you were buying in, say, Alameda where many properties there are subject to Mello-Roos. Share and Enjoy:

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Q3 Bay Area market reports

October 27, 2011

Q3 market activity is now available for all Bay Area counties. Alameda County San Francisco Contra Costa County San Mateo County Santa Clara County Marin County Napa County Sonoma County Monterey County Share and Enjoy:

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1031 exchanges and property development

October 24, 2011

Can a 1031 exchange be used to develop property? James Callejas of IPX 1031 answers this in their latest newsletter: Generally, development activities will disallow the use of section 1031 to defer capital gain taxes. However, as a result of a few Private Letter Rulings (PLRs) issued a few years ago, it may be possible [...]

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Open Sunday: charming 2bd/1ba garden bungalow

October 20, 2011

4415 Masterson Street – Laurel District Open Sunday, October 23rd: 2:00pm-4:30pm. Click here for brochure. – What a charming garden bungalow to call your own…! The cozy layout is light and bright with dual-pane windows throughout. Relax in the large living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace. Enjoy the updated kitchen and bath. The [...]

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