Megan Micco, a Berkeley Realtor with Compass, said she’s now telling potential buyers to budget up to $10,000 a year for premiums for larger properties in the East Bay hills — up from as little as $3,000 previously.
Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can mean the difference between saving $20,000 or paying a premium, selling in 15 days or waiting three months, and negotiating from a position of strength or uncertainty. As we look toward the year ahead, understanding...
For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users and over 100 million homes covered, the...
When I help clients buy, sell, or renovate a home, one of the steps I often recommend is reviewing the property’s Berkeley permit history. Knowing what work has been legally permitted and inspected for safety compliance can make a huge difference in understanding a...
