It is just a few days away-the annual Independence Day Parade in downtown Piedmont.  Make plans to bring comfortable seating, family and friends, and watch the passing parade.  The parade will start at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Highland Avenue and Park Way.  One of the major appeals about the parade is that city neighborhoods and various community organizations are invited to enter to participate at no fee.  As a result, lots of Piedmont neighbors and imaginative floats will be passing by. 

Favorite and returning entries will include The Piedmont Community Band, the Balloon Platoon, The Barrelhouse Jazz Band, The Pinto Rangers, Critters By The Bay, The Zenith New Orleans Parade Band, and the Raiderettes.  But that's not all.  As is expected…

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$5,950,000 City: Piedmont, CA Beds: 7 Baths: 9 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40651177 Price: $5,950,000 City: Piedmont Beds: 7 Baths: 9 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40651177

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$5,950,000 City: Piedmont, CA Beds: 6 Baths: 5 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40661974 Price: $5,950,000 City: Piedmont Beds: 6 Baths: 5 Type: Single…

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Once you have decided to buy an Oakland home, or Oakland condo, and begin your search, one of your most important first steps will be getting the all important financing to purchase it.  As you begin to work with me, I will assist you in directing you to some potential loan sources that I feel will be useful and valuable in your search.  Many buyers need to be sure that they understand the difference between two very important loan terms.  The first is "Pre-Qualified", and the second is "Pre-Approved".  There is a big difference between them.

In many neighborhoods in Oakland and Piedmont, the stock of homes is low, and as a result, homes are being bid upon quickly, and are often off the market within a couple of weeks.  This means that when you…

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$5,950,000 City: Piedmont, CA Beds: 7 Baths: 9 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40651177 Price: $5,950,000 City: Piedmont Beds: 7 Baths: 9 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40651177

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 OPEN HOME THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND--2:00 -4:30 p.m.

 

 

If you have ever wanted a gracious Spanish styled home with an excellent floor plan, elegantly updated rooms, and space for guests, this is the home for you. Centrally located in the Baja Glenview Area of Oakland, this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has been designed to please. 

This sophisticated living room has hardwood floors, a fireplace, a vaulted ceiling, and a large floor to ceiling window that lets the light into this bright, airy space.  Modern light fixtures and lamps here, and in all the rooms of the home, add to the appeal of each.  Immediately adjacent, is a formal dining room for entertaining friends and family.  This room, and the front room, both have…

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$5,250,000 City: Piedmont, CA Beds: 6 Baths: 5 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40656363 Price: $5,250,000 City: Piedmont Beds: 6 Baths: 5 Type: Single…

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Both the Oakland Zoo and The Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate have scheduled special events for Dad this weekend.  The Oakland Zoo has set aside the day to encourage family fun by declaring this Sunday,"Father's Day at the Zoo".  Dad will be allowed a free train ride through the zoo, and together the family can move through the site that houses more than 660 native and exotic animals, a wildlife theater, an African Savannah and Tropical Rain Forrest area, food, rides, and of course, the popular Children's Zoo, which is a favorite for everyone.  Make plans to attend this Sunday, June 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. The zoo is located off Highway 580 at 9777 Golf Links Road.  Here is a map of the zoo to help you plan your many activities for…

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This design concept of a 26 story residential tower at Jack London Square furnished by Ellis Partners.

Recently, Oakland Tribune writer Matthew Artz wrote an article relating that the development company Ellis Partners is interested in placing two residential towers amid the current hustle and bustle of Jack London Square shops and restaurants.  One tower would be 17 stories tall, and the other is projected to be 26 stories.  (see above)

Sides have been drawn up among supporters, and those not in agreement with the project.  Downtown Oakland has been, over the years, slowly growing and changing.  Within the last 7-10 years, the Fox Theater area, the Jack London area and adjacent neighborhoods have seen new homes, restaurants, entertainment and…

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 If you want your Oakland home to stand out among the competition, you will want to make it attractive and memorable.  To do that,  take some basic steps that can, with a little planning, be reasonable financially, and can cause your house to be remarkable.  Although I will have suggestions to help you get ready for your Open Home, here are some basic concepts that work well:

1. Create Outstanding Curb Appeal--This means refreshing your front yard, trimming trees and bushes, planting flowers and weeding gardens.  Don't stop there, however.  With a little bit of paint, touch up the front door (consider an attractive, contrasting color) and window trim.  Add new house numbers, and upgrade your outside porch lamp.  This first step is extremely…

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Piedmont Homes for Sale this week

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Price:   $5,950,000 City:   Piedmont Beds:   7 Baths:   9 Type:   Single Family MLS® #:   40651177 Provider:  Bebe McraeThe Grubb Co. Inc.

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Price:   $5,250,000 City:   Piedmont Beds:   6 Baths:   5 Type:   Single Family MLS® #:   40656363 Provider:  Anian TunneyThe Grubb Company

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