Your Real Estate Expert for Berkeley and Beyond
“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# 02014153
District Homes
1758 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
Direct:
(510) 390-5406
THE OUTLOOK: North Berkeley & Berkeley Hills, Summer 2021 wrap-up
I have been getting lots of questions lately about the state of the market, with people mentioning news articles that cite slowing. Our local market was not quite as crazy over the summer as it was over the spring, and that seems to be continuing into the fall. However, the spring was sooooooo crazy, that even with a little cooling, the market is still very solid. **** BERKELEY HILLS There were 96 active listings in the hills for the summer 2021 season (June through August), and 66 properties closed escrow. These numbers are up from the spring, which is not [...]
RESOURCEFUL
RESOURCEFUL I try to recycle as much as possible, but I pretty frequently find myself staring at something trying to figure out what to do with it. I recently downloaded the “Resourceful” app to my phone, and I really like it! [If a phone app is not your thing, you can get the same information online at ResourcefulApp.com.] On Resourceful, you can look at various products, and see recycling information that is specific to Berkeley, and also ideas for more sustainable alternatives. Resourceful also has a useful general guide to recycling in Berkeley. Here are a few tidbits about [...]
REAL ESTATE ANSWERS: What kinds of projects can add lasting value to my home?
What kinds of projects can add lasting value to my home? Suppose you want to do some work on your home, and you want to choose a project that will add value, not just today, but into the future when you might sell your property. We all know that kitchens and baths sell houses, so remodeling either of those is an obvious possibility. However, if you have a long time horizon, there's a problem with that choice: remodeling is very style-dependent. If you remodel your kitchen now, but don’t sell your home for 15-20 years, you’re not going to get [...]