Real Estate News: The Berkeley Report
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“Marilyn is exceptional. Her knowledge base, enthusiasm for her job, professional ethics, organization, sensitivity to our aesthetic requirements, loyalty and gentle perseverance set her apart.”
-- Bill and Carol Seidel
Marilyn Garcia, PhD
Broker Associate, Realtor®
DRE# 01355514
District Homes
1758 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
Direct:
(510) 390-5406
REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK: North Berkeley & the Berkeley Hills, Q3 2026 results
THE OUTLOOK: Berkeley Real Estate Market Update, July–September (Q3) 2026 The weather has been hot at times this summer, but the Berkeley real estate market has been hotter! The condo market has been faring better this year, and definitely better than the Oakland condo market, but condo demand remains lukewarm [...]
REAL ESTATE ANSWERS: How much will Berkeley’s transfer tax increase in 2027?
How much will Berkeley’s transfer tax increase in 2027? Berkeley’s transfer tax, a fee paid to the City when a property is sold, is increasing in 2027, particularly for higher-priced homes. Who pays this fee is negotiable, but the customary practice is to split it 50/50 between buyer and seller. [...]
GET READY FOR RAIN!
Get Ready for Rain Now is the time to make sure your home is ready for winter rains. With signs pointing to a strong El Niño, we could end up with a lot of rainfall this year. To prepare, clear leaves and debris from gutters, downspouts, and drains, and make [...]
COMPLETED SALES, North Berkeley, 3rd Quarter 2026
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in North Berkeley, 7/1/2026-9/30/2026. Note that after you follow the link, you can click on each individual property to see photos and more details. Click "Close" near the top to return to the list. * For the purposes of this [...]
COMPLETED SALES, Berkeley Hills, 3rd Quarter 2026
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in the Berkeley Hills, 7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026. Note that, after you follow the link, you can click on each individual property to see photos and more details. Click "Close" near the top to return to the list. * For the [...]
THE OUTLOOK: North Berkeley & the Berkeley Hills, Q2 2026 results
THE OUTLOOK: Berkeley Real Estate Market Update, Q2 (April - June) 2026 Strong Buyer Competition Returns to Berkeley The Berkeley real estate market has felt much more competitive this spring, with noticeably more bidding for desirable homes than we've seen recently. The number of active listings was unchanged in North [...]