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California Association of Realtors Market Snapshot, October 2011

The good news is that it appears our residential real estate market may be stabilizing somewhat. This is a lot better than what has been happening over the past three years. Though it is too soon to predict when this market will turn around, any encouraging sign in the market is a good thing.

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October 2011 Market Update: Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland, & Piedmont

These graphs for October 2011 year-to-date include active, pending and sold properties for Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington, Piedmont and Oakland (94602, 94605, 94610, 94611, 94618 and 94619). The first graph indicates that the majority of sold properties for 2011 have occurred in Berkeley and Oakland (94605 and 94611).  The second graph indicates what percentage of active...

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92 Sandhill Road, Orinda, California Slideshow Gallery

Photography by Scott Hargis Read the San Francisco Chronicle article on 92 Sandhill Road, Orinda, California

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“Shaken, Never Stirred” presenting 92 Sandhill Road, Orinda, California

“Shaken, Never Stirred” 92 Sandhill Road, Orinda, California from Quentin Bacon photographer-director on Vimeo. NEW!: Read the San Francisco Chronicle article on 92 Sandhill Road, Orinda, California

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A look back on 2010

In our world of residential real estate, 2010 will be remembered as a year in which buyers were scarce and most of the sales were short (one in five sales) or bank-owned.  Coupled with tightened bank credit restrictions, there were fewer transactions. Total sales declined approximately 10% for the year versus 2009.  What should we expect to see in...

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Bay Area Adventures// Merry Old England

Can you think of a better place to watch the storm roll in this weekend?

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Are you an Authentic Oaklander?

Are you a true Oaklander? Take the quiz.

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My “Pick Of The Week”

My pick of the week, 716 Longridge Road in Crocker Highlands.

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Blue Chair Jam in Upper Rockridge

Run don’t walk to The Terrace for an opportunity to meet Rachel Saunders of Blue Chair Fruit.

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Bay Area Adventures//On ice please

On ice please! Outdoor ice skating in the bay area.

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Count your blessings…

The true measure of thanksgiving.

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Bay Area Adventures//Farm Fresh Sebastopol

Farm hopping, apple twisting in Sebastopol//Michael Thompson, Upper Rockridge Real Estate.

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