Uncategorized December 13, 2024

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94605Home BuyersLeona HeightsOaklandOakland home sales September 30, 2024

7532 Altura Pl. Oakland CA 94605 – House For Sale

7532 Altura Pl. Oakland CA 94605

Beautiful, comfortable home. Newer remodels. It’s in move-in condition. Good layout and covered back yard. Price is very good. Listed at $799,000.

It is located in a tucked away woodsy setting. Some freeway noise.

Prices have fallen by 3.7% in the 94605. It has 10 days on the market.

Need to sell or buy a house? Questions about real estate? Call me today.

510-418-9443

Home SellersUncategorized March 18, 2024

We Buy Houses – Watch Out

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Every week there is a text message saying something like: “We buy houses. All cash, no contingencies, close in 10 days or less, up to $1.5M!” These are investors looking for deals. As a real estate agent this sounds great. These are ready, willing and able buyers. So what’s the catch? “We’re looking for OFF market properties.” That means they don’t want houses that are listed. One investor once told me, Ernest, “I don’t want a deal. I want a steal.”

I tell them that I have a fiduciary duty to the sellers and I put  the houses on the MLS. In all of my years of selling houses, I have never sold to an investor. When I tell them that I can get them good deals on properties that ARE listed, they immediately say NO. We want OFF market houses. Yeah, they want to low ball the owner and get the house for next to nothing. These people are weasels looking to rip off the homeowner.

Are you experiencing difficulties with your mortgage payments? Are you thinking of talking to the “We Buy Houses” people? Don’t! Call me today instead. We can sell your house as-is. Without repairs. With tenants. And we’ll look after your best interests.

Grand LakeHome BuyersLake MerrittOaklandOakland home sales January 14, 2024

667 Mandana Blvd. Oakland CA 94610 – House For Sale

667 Mandana Blvd. Oakland CA 946103 bed, 3 bat, 2060 SF, lot 5000 SF , built 1936

A stand-out home on an elegant street in a coveted neighborhood. This home is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home ideally located in the heart of the Trestle Glen neighborhood, with a charming backyard built for entertaining. On the main level find an ergonomic kitchen with excellent flow to the dining room, an ample living room, 2 bedrooms & a large, modern bathroom. Head up to the generous primary suite with two closets, custom shades and an ensuite full bathroom.
Need to sell or buy a house? Questions about real estate? Call me today!
Ernest Villafranca, Realtor
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
2095 Rose St. Berkeley CA 94709
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Home BuyersOaklandOakland home salesUncategorized November 26, 2023

4321 Briar Cliff Rd. Oakland CA 94605 – House For Sale

4321 Briar Cliff Rd. Oakland CA 95605

3 bed, 2 bath, 1356 SF, lot 25265 SF, built 1955

The kitchen features SS appliances, a gas range/oven, & white cabinetry providing abundant storage. The adjacent dining nook is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the beauty of your surroundings.

Need to buy or sell a house? Questions about real estate? Call me today.

Ernest Villafranca, Realtor
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
3923 Grand Ave. Oakland CA 94610
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94611Adams PointGrand LakeHome BuyersLake MerrittOaklandOakland home sales October 11, 2023

3520 Harrison St. Oakland CA 94611 – House For Sale

3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1708 SF, lot 3790 SF, built 1895

Step into a piece of Oakland’s captivating history with this 1895-built home. This residence seamlessly blends vintage charm with contemporary convenience, creating an exceptional living experience. As you cross the threshold, you’ll be greeted by the warm embrace of rich wood floors and classic wood trim you would expect to see in this era of home. The living room, with its inviting fireplace, serves as the heart of the house’s cozy sanctuary where you can unwind after a long day and create cherished memories with family and friends.
Probate with court confirmation.
Need to buy or sell a house? Questions about real estate probate sales? Call me today.
 
Ernest Villafranca, Realtor
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate
3923 Grand Ave. Oakland CA 94610
510-418-9443 m/text
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Grand LakeHome BuyersOaklandOakland home sales September 4, 2023

554 Rosal Ave. Oakland CA 94610 – House For Sale

554 Rosal Ave. Oakland CA 94610

2 bed, 3 bath, 1420 SF, lot 4000 SF, built 1918, asking $1,295,000

The house is a charming Bungalow in Lakeshore/Grand Lake neighborhood. Go up the enchanting walkway, surrounded with blooming flowers and mature trees. An enclosed sun porch opens to a spacious living room leading to a formal dining and an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast nook.

Need to buy or sell a house? Questions about real estate? Call me today.

Ernest Villafranca, Realtor
Better Homes an Gardens Real Estate
3923 Grand Ave. Oakland CA 94610
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Home BuyersOaklandOakland home sales August 1, 2022

3720 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland CA 94610 – House For Sale

Welcome to this Crocker Highlands home with original Arts & Crafts details. Host dinner parties with friends in the paneled dining room. Perfect WFH set ups: take your pick from 4 generous bedrooms. Settle into the day with some “Me-time” in the primary bedroom sunroom or in the 2nd sunroom down the hall (attached to the back bedrooms, it also offers en suite potential!). Downstairs, your dream kitchen awaits! Spacious eat-in primed for your handpicked stone+appliances! Other great features incl. Timeless architectural details-original built-in shelving, French doors, Wainscotting, refinished hardwood, new fixtures. Bonus room off kitchen for office, play room, pantry etc. Freshly landscaped yards with drip irrigation for hassle-free beauty and superior versatility with 2 nearly-flat levels. Three minutes to Lake Merritt, a short distance to vibrant Lakeshore/Grand Ave shops, restaurants, farmer’s market, and Trader Joe’s.

Need to sell or buy a house? Questions? Call me today.

Ernest Villafranca, Realtor
3923 Grand Ave. Oakland CA 94610

510-418-9443

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Home BuyersOaklandOakland home sales July 27, 2022

600 Haddon Rd. Oakland CA 94610 – House For Sale

**BIG $500K Price Reduction** Stunning, freshly renovated estate just blocks from Grand Lake, Lake Merritt & the Bay Bridge. This entertainers dream offers grand formal spaces, private rear gardens w/custom hardscape, a new chefs kitchen, designer bathrooms & 2 additional rooms on the main level perfect as bedrooms, office or gym.
Need to sell or buy a house? Questions? Call me today.
Ernest Villafranca, Realtor
3923 Grand Ave. Oakland CA 94610
510-418-9443
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Market Report Oakland CA 94610

Market Report Oakland 94610 July 8, 2022

Market Update – Oakland 94610 – July 8, 2022

This week the median list price for Oakland, CA 94610 is $1,647,000 with the market action index hovering around 66. This is less than last month’s market action index of 77. Inventory has increased to 18.

“How’s the Market?” (rate of sales versus inventory)

The market has been cooling over time and prices have recently flattened. Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market (where significant demand leaves little inventory available). If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Basically, the market has been going at 100 mph and right now buyers have taken off the foot off of the accelerator and it’s going at 80 mph. It feels slow but it is still moving. The fact is that there is still a housing shortage. Perhaps buyers have gone into vacation mode for a couple of months, you know. The summer months have generally been slower. Wait till buyers realize that November and December are coming with its holidays… and then winter. It is expected that buyers will return in the middle of August.

Need to sell or buy a house? Questions? Call me today.

Ernest Villafranca, Realtor
3923 Grand Ave. Oakland CA 94610
510-418-9443