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 [...]
THE BERKELEY PIER I've long been fascinated by the Berkeley Pier, which extends far into the Bay at the foot of University Avenue. Once open for walking and fishing, it has been closed to the public since 2015. According to City documents, [...]
THE OUTLOOK: Berkeley Real Estate Market Update, Q1 (January - March) 2026 Limited inventory was the defining feature of the Berkeley market in the first quarter of 2026. North Berkeley The supply of homes for sale was low across Berkeley, but it [...]
I need a new water heater. Should I replace my gas unit, or switch to a heat pump water heater? If you are looking for the simplest, lowest cost replacement today, sticking with gas is still a viable option (for now!). But [...]
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in the Berkeley Hills, 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026. 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 [...]
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in North Berkeley, 1/1/2026-3/31/2026. 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 [...]
