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SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI are heading to the public markets. Here is how and when that wealth might reach the Berkeley real estate market after a tech IPO and how I'd plan around it as a buyer or a seller. Short answer The largest IPO wave in a generation is...
Selling a Berkeley home in 2026 is not the same as selling almost anywhere else in California. Between the city's layered transfer taxes, the newly expanded emissions ordinance that now affects every single-family sale, and a buyer pool that knows exactly what a...
Few pieces of California tax law affect real estate decisions as directly as Proposition 19. Passed by voters in November 2020 and phased into effect beginning February 2021, Prop 19 restructured two fundamental pillars of California property taxation: how seniors and...
The playbook for selling a home has changed fast, and here in the East Bay, I'm seeing it play out in real time. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they're using it. Active housing inventory rose more than 16% year-over-year in 2025, one of the largest...
If you own a rental property and are thinking about selling a tenant-occupied home in Berkeley, you're navigating one of the most complex landlord-tenant legal environments in the country. Berkeley's robust renter protections don't disappear the moment you decide to...
Navigating the real estate market without guidance is like starting an expedition without a map. Whether you're selling your cherished family home or searching for your dream property, choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference. According to a...
Thinking about listing your home in 2025? If so, you're smart to start planning ahead. With housing inventory rising in many market segments, today’s sellers need more than just a “for sale” sign to stand out. The good news? You can still make a strong impression and...
I'm often asked if I can sell my house without a realtor. Selling a home without a realtor—commonly referred to as “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO)—is entirely possible. Some sellers opt for this route in an attempt to save on commission fees, believing that they can...