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 [...]
THE OUTLOOK: Berkeley Real Estate Market Update, Q4 and full-year 2025 results The real estate market in Berkeley held up well in 2025, mostly because Berkeley continues to be in great demand, but also thanks to a slight downward trend in interest [...]
When does it make sense to refinance your mortgage? With forecasters saying that interest rates may trend downward in 2026 and 2027, you might be wondering if it’s time to consider refinancing your home loan. So when does it actually make sense [...]
NEW LOAN LIMITS Good news for homebuyers and sellers in 2026: the limit for conforming loans in high-cost areas (including much of the Bay Area) has increased once again, to $1,149,825. Why does this matter? Conforming loans, which meet the guidelines for [...]
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in North Berkeley, 10/1/2025-12/31/2025. 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, 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025. 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 [...]
