A: Virtually all sellers — when they decide to put a property on the market — hope for the highest attainable price, ideally from the result of multiple bids. Effective marketing and correct pricing are key components of a successful sales strategy. Choosing the right Realtor is the first step. Make sure that your Realtor is knowledgeable and keeps your best interests at heart. I make it a point of personally doing all the open houses and showings for my clients because I am the top […]

Crisp, clean lines and sharp angles define this newly constructed trilevel that cascades down a hillside. Corian counters and Viking appliances outfit the chef’s kitchen, while the Oakland Hills home frames panoramic views of San Francisco Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms enjoy grand volume with soaring ceilings, and the listing includes a bonus room that could serve as a family room, office or library. LED chandeliers illuminate the engineered hardwood flooring and the garage […]

This four-unit building with Victorian style presents an opportunity as an investment property. Each unit includes a pair of bedrooms and a full bathroom, and one of the residences is vacant. This empty unit features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a remodeled bathroom with a clawfoot tub. Tall windows welcome sunlight into every residence and the professionally managed building hosts a full basement. Listing agent: Laura Kaufman, Corcoran Global Living, 415-310-1256, […]

Mortgage broker: Liz Bayer, ProMortgage. Property type: Two-bedroom condominium in Marin County. Appraised value: $479,000. Loan amount: $455,050. Loan type: 30-year fixed. Rate: 3.625% APR: 3.726% Backstory: A first-time homebuyer seeking pre-approval to buy his first home initially reached out to online lenders who implied that the loan process was speedy and easy. However, he soon realized he needed more guidance than what the online lenders provided. His Realtor recommended he reach out to […]

Set in a gated community near Sausal Creek, this Spanish bungalow with a split-level floor plan features an attached garage, original fireplace and an eat-in kitchen with ample counter space. Thoughtful built-ins and arched doorways accent the interior of a home just a few minutes from the Fruitvale BART station. Listing agent: Deeana Owens, Owens Real Estate, Inc., 510-225-5810, deeana@ owensrealestate.com. […]

Multiple decks frame views stretching from Mt. Tamalpais to Richardson Bay at this townhouse in one of Tiburon’s most coveted locations. Cherrywood flooring lines an interior accented by crown moldings and custom wooden shutters. Marble adorns the bathrooms and the residence includes a chef’s kitchen. Listing agent: Candace Nordstrom, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 415-302-7404, candacenordstrom@ gmail.com. […]

On the market for the first time in nearly three decades, this remodeled and upgraded double-wide mobile home boasts abundant storage space and a kitchen finished with cement counters and stainless steel appliances. The large lot backs up to wetlands, providing even more seclusion and privacy, a deck stretches behind the home. Listing agent: Shane Attell, Coldwell Banker, 415-902-1417, attellreal estate@gmail.com. […]

Living in a condo overlooking the city appears on more than a few bucket lists. For certain buyers, the appeal of living in a sky rise offers an enticing alternative to the responsibilities associated with owning a single-family home. Jeffrey Marples of GPK Real Estate has been selling units in luxury towers for years. He said it’s important for buyers to outline what’s important to them and what their priorities are when considering such a residence. “I work with each client […]

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A one-of-a-kind cave house is on the market in Arizona for $998,500. It awaits new owners who totally dig adventurous, beautiful, underground living. […]