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 [...]
THE OUTLOOK: North Berkeley & the Berkeley Hills, with results from Summer (Q3) 2025. How is the Real Estate Market Doing? The current economic and political climates, combined with interest rates in the mid-6% range (even after the Fed’s September rate cut), [...]
Street Names: SHATTUCK AVENUE Do you ever wonder where the names of Berkeley streets come from? Shattuck Avenue and Kittredge Street were both named after Francis Kittredge Shattuck. Shattuck was an early resident and a prominent force in the growth of what [...]
Is Berkeley checking how we sort our waste and recycling? Yes, the City has been checking a subset of our curbside refuse and recycling bins for correct sorting lately. If they find items in the wrong bin, they leave a note with [...]
Click HERE to see details and photos of properties SOLD in North Berkeley, 7/1/2025-9/30/2025. 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, 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025. 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 [...]
