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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When's the best time of year to sell a Berkeley property? The honest answer: it depends on the property and the year. But here are the patterns that matter. The slowest period is reliably mid-December through mid-January. Holidays, travel, and school breaks [...]
Mesh Matters One useful home hardening step most homeowners can take is also one of the simpler ones: covering vents, gutters, and the open space under decks with ember-resistant metal mesh. Metal mesh and gutter guards help keep embers from entering and [...]
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in North Berkeley, 4/1/2026-6/30/2026. 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 [...]
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in the Berkeley Hills, 4/1/2026 - 6/30/2026. 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 [...]
