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Closing Costs to Buy a Home in Berkeley: What to Expect and How to Plan
Buyers in Berkeley should budget 2% to 3% of the purchase price for closing costs — typically $20,000 to $60,000 depending on purchase price, plus a Berkeley-specific transfer tax that can add $9,000 to $31,000 or more. When my clients start running the numbers on a...
February 2026 Real Estate Market Update
After a few months away from this newsletter, I'm back and there's a lot to cover. The year started with a national housing market hangover from December's strong finish, a fresh round of economic data, and a Federal Reserve that remains in wait-and-see mode. Here in...
Berkeley ADU Sales: What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
For years, accessory dwelling units—ADUs—have been one of the few ways Berkeley homeowners could expand their homes without dramatically altering the character of a neighborhood. Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and lower-level units have allowed families to...
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