I often get questions about the difference between real estate agents that represent listings as opposed to those who represent buyers. There is an impression that most agents are specialists in either selling or buying properties. While this can be true for some...
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal interior design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home...
There are changes afoot for solar power users in Berkeley and the surrounding Bay Area. It has to do with how you are compensated by Pacific Gas & Electric for feeding solar power back to the electrical Grid. Solar net metering is a term used to describe the...
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up Berkeley home values to eye-popping levels. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers in Berkeley who enter the market today may need to reset their...
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom...
