Everyone of these homes has a distintive feature to recommend it, whether imaginative architecture, stunning views or serene garden settings.  Each is special, and so very appealing.  

 

MLS® #:   40694407 Landmark Modern Masterpiece By Premier Architect Stanley Saitowitz (2.5+m Renovation). Featured I... Photo of Listing #40694407 View DetailsSave to FavoritesMap

Located Next To Tilden Park, This Stunning Colo...

Price:   $3,800,000 City:   Berkeley Beds:   5 Baths:   4 Type:   Single Family MLS® #:   40684095 Located Next To Tilden Park, This Stunning Colonial Estate Exudes Hampton Style In A Chic Berkele... View DetailsSave to FavoritesMap

Magical Estate W/spectacular Views Of Tilden Pa...

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Mix together two famous architects, stunning Bay area views, quiet hillside retreats among the hills, and park like estates close to everything, and you have this week's selection of Berkeley luxury homes available for your consideration.   

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Located Next To Tilden Park, This Stunning Colo...

Price:   $3,800,000 City:   Berkeley Beds:   5 Baths:   4 Type:   Single Family MLS® #:   40684095 Located Next To Tilden Park, This Stunning Colonial Estate Exudes Hampton Style In A Chic Berkele... Photo of Listing #40684095 View DetailsSave to FavoritesMap

Architectural Delight In Prestigious Claremont ...

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Are you interested in viewing some outstanding Oakland or Piedmont homes for sale?  Have you considered Alameda real estate? Have you wanted to see the interior of some homes that you may considered buying?  Here is your chance.  By clicking here: THIS SUNDAY'S OPEN HOMES you will get a complete list of this weekend's available open homes complete with pictures, location, amenities, maps and neighborhood information.

So, take this visual tour, make a list of those that you want to visit, and contact me with questions and interests.  I look forward to hearing from you.

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Whether you want classical architecture,or outstanding views, these are truly special homes. Sort by: Price, Low to High Price, High to Low  

A One Of A Kind, Gated Masterpiece French Medit...

$2,455,000 City: Berkeley, CA Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40661187 Price: $2,455,000 City: Berkeley Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40661187

A One Of A Kind, Gated Masterpiece French Mediterranean Home In The Heart Of The Berkeley Hills. ...

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One-of-a-kind Moroccan-inspired Architecture In...

$2,225,000 City: Berkeley, CA Beds: 5 Baths: 4 Type: Single Family MLS® #: 40659695…

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When you finally decide to buy a home in Montclair, Piedmont or Berkeley, there are certain steps that you should take first.  These steps will affect how successful your final purchase will be for you, and for your family:

1. Find An Experienced Real Estate Agent Who Will Work Hard For You:  Purchasing a home has become more complicated every year.  Whether you are in need of information about loan qualifications, home inspections, property disclosures, offers or counteroffers, the experience of your agent in working with each of these elements can make the difference in getting the home you want.  My award winning sales record, and my many years in this marketplace, will assure you that you are in good hands with me as your agent. 

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When it comes time to put your Oakland or Alameda home on the market, plans need to be made to make the best impression possible on future buyers.  Often a lot of preparation time and money is spent on yards, kitchens and bedrooms, but there can be one feature that could deter potential buyers. That can be the presence of uncorrected damage, or the presence of odors, from pets in the home.  Whether unrepaired scratches on back doors or screens, or the accumulation of debris, or fence damage in the back yard, these issues should be addressed.  Often, because sellers haved lived with their pets for so long, they may not be aware of the extent of their pet problems. Take time to see things from the eyes of an outsider.

The next step is to make…

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One of the more amazing Berkeley luxury homes is on the market, and offers buyers the opportunity to purchase a part of the Bay area's architectural history.  Known as the Spring Mansion, it sits high atop the hills of Berkeley above winding Arlington Avenue, among other similar architectural classics of its era.  Located at 1960 San Antonio Avenue, it was built in 1912 by John Hopkins Spring, a developer of some wealth, who secured the talents of famed architect John Hudson Thomas to create his dream home.   Spring's goal was to make this home the centerpiece of the subdivision called Thousand Oaks, which his firm was developing. Random

Now offered at 3.25 acres, it was originally built on 16 acres. The grounds, designed by Mark Daniels, were planted…

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On the last blog, I offered some ideas about a few ways to evaluate the neighborhoods surrounding some Berkeley homes for sale that you might be considering.  While it is important to choose a home just for itself, there is no doubt that the choice of a neighborhood plays a crucial role in your family's happiness once the home is purchased.   Yesterday, I mentioned the importance of choosing the right school district, and the quality of the neighborhood location as to amenities and services. 

In this blog, the suggestion for a criteria has to do with a financial consideration of the home's appreciation possibilities.  No one wants to buy a home to find out that within a year or two, it will be worth less than its original purchase price.  This is…

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As you begin to search for a Berkeley home for sale , it becomes obvious, when looking around, that in addition to considerations about the home itself, the neighborhood surrounding that home is certainly worthy of serious evaluation as well.  Whether you are looking around the University of California, or down by the Berkeley/Albany home border, there are some things that need review.

Each family, in  beginning the search, has different priorities as to what things comprise their most important needs.  For some, it will be the school district, for others closeness to family or friends or work.  However, when all is said and done, each family member wants to feel safe, comfortable and welcome in their new home.

Two important issues arise for most…

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Whether you are moving from an Oakland home to a Berkeley home, or cross country, if you have children, there are extra issues that come into play beyond packing boxes and loading furniture into a moving van. Often these issues get buried under the stress and paperwork of buying one home and selling another.  It is truly a stressful time, and because so much is going on, young children are left out of the planning stages, and are asked to make some major life adjustments at a very confusing time in their life.  If you add to this, the anxiety that might have caused the move, such as a death, divorce or job loss, you realize that time needs to be taken to assure that the transition is as gentle to the children as possible. 

While much of this…

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