Welcome to Watergate: Where “Resort Living” Actually Lives Up to the Hype
Yes, it’s really called Watergate. No, there’s no political scandal here – just scandalously good amenities and Bay views that’ll make you forget all about DC drama. Tucked away on 26 acres of manicured grounds in Emeryville, the Watergate condominiums are proof that sometimes the best-kept secrets are hiding in plain sight. This isn’t your…
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Why Emeryville is the East Bay’s Best-Kept Secret for Rental Properties
Tucked between Oakland and Berkeley, Emeryville delivers San Francisco access without the sky-high rents or city wage tax. Walk to Pixar, IKEA, and Bay Street’s dining; hop the free Emery Go-Round shuttle to MacArthur BART. Pet-friendly lofts, waterfront condos, and modern studios start below Oakland averages. This post from All East Bay Properties spotlights the…
Closing Costs Cleared Up
Closing costs make up anywhere from 2-5% of the home’s purchase price. It’s critical that buyers budget for closing costs to avoid sticker shock days before closing.
California Dreamin
After hitting a 10-year low in Q3 2017, slightly lower home prices and steady mortgage rates allowed more Californians to realize the dream of homeownership and purchase a home in the fourth quarter of 2017. 29% of California households could afford to purchase a median-priced single family home at $550,990. 37% of Californians could afford to…
How to use comparable sales to price your home
Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price. How much can you sell your home for? Probably about as much as the neighbors got, as long as the neighbors sold their house in recent memory and their home was just…
Tips from a designer who specializes in small baths
A New York City designer shares secrets to making a small bath functional and beautiful. Got a small bathroom to renovate? Go wild with texture and colors if it’s a rarely used guest bath, but stick to clean and simple in a master bath. That’s the word from designer Jamie Gibbs, who transforms incredibly small New…
How to Keep Your House Cool Without AC
Want summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips on how to keep your house cool without frosty air conditioning. You don’t have to switch on the air conditioner to get a big chill this summer. These tips will help you keep your house cool without AC, which will save energy (and avoid AC wars with your family.…
Deciding to Sell
You’ve probably already considered your personal reasons for selling. Now you need to take into account the other factors involved, such as market conditions, your property’s value and tax implications. Unless you’re locked into selling your home (e.g., you’ve already accepted a job offer in another city), it’s a good idea to look at the…
