Alameda County, CA Real Estate News

Buying a Home All Cash, Then Getting a Mortgage  Back in a real estate market a long time ago and in a mortgage galaxy far, far away --- otherwise known as 2009/2010 --- some buyers needed to purchase a home with cash, then hope to refinance after they had the keys in hand.  The reason for this?  Bad credit?  Nope.  Extinction of stated income loans?  Sorry, try again.  The reason was often that the homes were not eligible for financing --- many had been ravaged by the neglect of economic downturn.  Plumbing was torn out, there were holes in the walls and a good number of the properties that came on the market through short sales, foreclosures and otherwise were just in various problematic states of disrepair.  They could not pass the appraisal test for "as is" condition, and so buyers ... 04/16/2021

Asking Price $475,000For those needing a single story, corner lot home that is move in ready. This is your chance. Cozy updated kitchen with cherry cabinets and beautiful granite counter tops, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, tile flooring throughout. Flat back yard, with a detached garage. Close to the Oakland Coliseum, freeways and public transportation.  ------->SELL YOUR HOME HERE 04/05/2021

  Elisa Uribe 510.919.5741 e.uribe@ggsir.com Visit My Website Lic.# 01427070    02/22/2021

 Thank You for making me one of the Top Producers for 2020! Wow…2020, what a ride! A big shout out to the relentless hours and willingness to learn how to turn many of our systems inside out and see where we could improve our clients' experience. To the lenders front running their team, and the escrow offices who went above and beyond throughout the year,   the stagers, contractors, handyman, gardeners, agents on both sides of the transactions, insurance companies, the company’s brand and management support, and of course my assistant Mary. I am grateful and appreciative and happy to have been able to not only make a living, fulfill people’s vision of a different home, but also to have contributed in donation to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, East Bay Guide Dogs for the Blind, ... 02/17/2021

Jack London, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationJack London or Jack London Square is a waterfront neighborhood on the southernmost section of Downtown Oakland, California. The neighborhood is directly south of Old Oakland and Chinatown, southeast of the Acorn Industrial District, and sits along the Nimitz Freeway. As a waterfront neighborhood, several marinas face the Brooklyn Basin offering berthing options for individuals who have boats in the area. The neighborhood is a well-established urban center known for its upbeat commercial areas, bayfront establishments, office buildings, and transportation hubs that connect residents to major business centers in the city. Busy professionals looking to live and work in the heart of Oakland will surely find the Jack... 01/27/2021

Uptown, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationUptown Oakland is the northwesternmost section of the Downtown District of Oakland, California. The neighborhood incorporates areas southeast of the intersection of the John B Williams Freeway and San Pablo Avenue with borders along 14th Street to the south, Brush Street to the west, Broadway to the east, and W Grand Avenue the north. The suburb features an upscale living environment with well-established commercial areas, business centers, office buildings, and shopping centers. Serving as one of the prime real estate submarkets in the city, residents enjoy easy access to everything Downtown Oakland offers. Busy professionals looking to work in the heart of the city will surely appreciate housing options within the ... 01/27/2021

Bushrod, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationBushrod is a primarily residential suburb in the northern section of Oakland, California. The neighborhood borders include Adeline Street and the Martin Luther King Jr Way to the west, the Grove Shafter Freeway to the south, Telegraph Avenue to the east, and Woolsey Street to the north. The community features a lovely selection of real estate options with well-established commercial areas lined with stores, restaurants, and other local businesses. Bushrod offers a good mix of single-family and multi-family residential options. Home builds vary as many of the older models have been replaced by new construction and other custom rebuilds. Architectural styles in the area include cottage-style, bungalow-type, and crafts... 01/27/2021

Clawson, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationClawson or Dogtown is a mostly residential neighborhood in one of the busiest sections of Oakland, California. The neighborhood is southwest of the corner of the MacArthur Freeway and San Pablo Avenue, bordered by the communities of Hoover – Foster, McClymonds, and Prescott. Homes in the neighborhood include a mix of single-family and multi-family residences. Property prices are relatively affordable, coming in at $500,000 to $850,000. If you're looking for a starter home in the city or are an investor interested in purchasing a home to build equity or as a rental, you'll find good deals in Clawson. Home designs in the area include bungalow-type and cottage-style houses with some Victorian-era homes built in the 189... 01/27/2021

Temescal, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationTemescal is an urban neighborhood in Oakland, California, featuring a mix of commercial and residential neighborhoods. Suburban single-family homes make up the majority of the real estate space in the community. Still, there is a significant amount of commercial properties in the area, especially along Telegraph Avenue. Real Estate in the neighborhood is comprised mostly of Craftsman-style homes built between the 1900s to 1920s. These homes are priced around $800,000 to $1.5 million with 800 sqft to 2,200 sqft of living space. Homes in the neighborhood are modestly sized with comfortable open floor layouts. Layouts typically include an eat-in kitchen, dining area, living room, and multiple bedrooms and baths. If yo... 01/27/2021

Rockridge, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationRockridge is a master-planned community featuring several suburban subdivisions in the northern portion of Oakland, California. Subdivisions in the neighborhood include Upper Rockridge, South Rockridge, West Rockridge, North Rockridge, Rockridge Terrace, and Rockridge Boulevard. The neighborhood sits north of the St. Mary Cemetery, around a 15-minute drive away from the city center. Families interested in purchasing a home close to everything they need will surely appreciate what this master-planned community has to offer. Development of the suburb was done between the 20th century with home builds ranging from the 1910s to the 1990s. Property prices range between $1.5 million to $2.5 million, with a few custom es... 01/27/2021

Glenview, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationGlenview is a beautiful suburban neighborhood in the city of Oakland, California. Located in the eastern district of the city, the suburb serves as an ideal bedroom community for families working in the region. Development of the area began during the early part of the 1900s, with more than 70% of homes being constructed before or during the 1930s. Property prices in the community range between $900,000 to $1.4 million with 1,100 sqft to 1,900 sqft of living space. Home builds come in one or two-bedroom layouts with two to four bedrooms and one or two baths. Architectural designs in the community include the typical Craftsman-style design typical in a standard American suburb. There are also several Cottage-style h... 01/27/2021

Grand Lake, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationGrand Lake or the Grand Lake District is a mixed-use suburb located to the northeast of Downtown Oakland, California. The neighborhood sits north of Adams Point and Lake Merritt, west of Lakeshore, and south of Piedmont. Similar to other communities in this part of the city, residents enjoy easy access to the city center and has well-developed commercial spaces along its main roadways. Homes in the neighborhood include a combination of the older single-family home builds constructed in the 1910s, houses built during the redevelopment in the 1990s, and various custom builds that were constructed through the years. Property prices range between $500,000 to a million-plus and feature a variety of designs and archite... 01/27/2021

Montclair, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationMontclair is a lovely suburban neighborhood in East Oakland, California. The neighborhood is between Shepherd Canyon and Glen Highlands, with a well-established commercial section in its center. Homes in the neighborhood are priced between one to 1.5 million dollars, with some larger properties coming in at the 3 million price point. Residences are quite extensive, with over 2,000 sqft of living space for the most modest builds in the community. Architectural styles prevalent in the suburb include Craftsman, Tudor, Mediterranean, and Custom Designs. For additional information on homes for sale in Montclair, please contact our team at your convenience.Check out the original neighborhood post at https://homesalesoak... 01/27/2021

Laurel, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationLaurel is a small historic district within East Oakland, California. The neighborhood sits along Interstate-580 with borders along High Street, MacArthur Boulevard, and 35th Avenue. Although mostly residential, there are some commercial properties in the neighborhood, especially along MacArthur Boulevard. Families are relatively close to various conveniences, making the area quite attractive for families looking at getting a move-in ready home in the city. Homes for sale in Laurel is a selection of bungalow-type residences priced between $600,000 up to $1.1 Million. Houses in the community typically have a three-bedroom and one-bath layout with 800 sqft to 1,350 sqft of living space. These homes come with open floor ... 01/26/2021

Dimond Park, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationDimond Park is a lovely suburban neighborhood in East Oakland, California. The neighborhood borders include MacArthur Freeway to the south, Sausal Creek to the west, 35th Avenue to the southeast, and the Lincoln Highland and Oakmore subdivisions to the north. There are two subdivisions within this neighborhood, aptly named Lower Dimond and Upper Dimond, which are divided along Mac Arthur Boulevard. Both communities feature relatively similar home builds and have access to a variety of family-friendly amenities that's sure to attract buyers looking for a move-in-ready home they can purchase for their kids. Home prices in the community come in at $800,000 to $1.2 Million. These homes were typically built between t... 01/26/2021

San Antonio, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationSan Antonio is an urban neighborhood in the city of Oakland, California. Borders of the neighborhood include 14h Avenue to the northwest, E 21st Street, 23rd Avenue, Foothill Boulevard to the northeast, and Sausal Creek to the southeast. Located within one of the city's busier sections, finding a home in San Antonio is an ideal option for professionals looking to live close to the heart of the city. Nearby transportation hubs also provide convenient commute options for other districts of Oakland.In San Antonio, Real Estate includes a selection of historical residences built in the 1900s featuring lovely Victorian-era designs. Later developments feature classic bungalow-type models developed in the middle part of... 01/26/2021

Fruitvale, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationFruitvale is an urban neighborhood in the city of Oakland, California. Located in the eastern section of the city, the suburb is bordered by the neighborhoods of San Antonio to the north, Fruitvale South Station to the southeast,  Saint Elizabeth to the east, and the Brooklyn Basin to the southwest. The district is a well-developed commercial center filled with office buildings, shopping malls, condominiums, commercial centers, highways, the Fruitvale Subway Station, and many other notable structures. The neighborhood is an excellent option for homebuyers interested in making a purchase in one of the busiest sections of Oakland. Residents enjoy easy access to various establishments and transportation hubs, making ... 01/26/2021

Oak Knoll Golf Links, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationOak Knoll Golf Links is a premier residential development in the city of Oakland, California. The neighborhood used to be a golf center in the 1920s developed into a Naval Hospital in 1992. In May 2014, the rights to the 187-acre development were purchased by SunCal, and the development of the community began to produce a brand new upscale suburban neighborhood. The plan includes preserving notable monuments and historical buildings, a vast recreation space available to the public, and well-built suburban neighborhoods that will feature pedestrian-friendly spaces.There are a total of 918 homes included in the planned development. These homes will feature smart designs and high-quality materials to provi... 01/26/2021

Coliseum, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationColiseum is a mixed-use neighborhood directly east of Oracle Arena in the city of Oakland, California. Borders of the community include Hegenberger Road to the southeast, International Boulevard to the northeast, 66th Avenue to the southwest, and San Leandro Street to the southwest. There are various commercial establishments along the main roads in the suburb, while residential developments are varied in different sections of the district. Real Estate in the neighborhood is a combination of single-family and multi-family developments. Single-family home builds in the community typically have 800 to 1,200 sqft of living space with one or two-floor home builds. Architecture in the area includes ranch-style, bungalow... 01/25/2021

Maxwell Park, Oakland, CA Community PostCommunity and Real Estate InformationMaxwell Park is a lovely suburban community in the eastern section of Oakland, California. The neighborhood is west of Mills College bodrered by the communities of Allendale, Jefferson, Fairfax, Frick, and Redwood Heights. Similar to neighboring communities, Maxwell Park is a desirable home location with convenient access to various business districts in Oakland. Staff working at the nearby College will especially appreciate the fantastic home options offered here. Homes in Maxwell Park feature classical suburban designs with fanciful exterior layouts and bright colors. Properties are priced between the $500,000 to $900,000 range and come with 900 sqft to 1,200 sqft of living space. There are larger home builds... 01/25/2021