What is equity and how do you increase it? There are two ways to increase your equity: increase the value of your home and decrease the amount you owe on it.
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Home Renovation Ideas – How to Renovate a House
Renovating your home is a big decision—whether you’re buying a home and wish to make it all your own or selling your house and hoping to add value.
How to Research an Area Before Buying a House: Oakland’s East Bay Neighborhoods
When you buy a home, you’ll want to do research. There are great resources to find this data and as your East Bay experts, we’ve compiled a list for you.
Fried chicken, mint juleps, fried green tomatoes and great company!
Thanks to everyone who joined me last month at our home for a very lively and successful Southern fried chicken and whiskey bash!
Town Eats: Best Oakland Restaurants in your Neighborhood
In our second installment of Town Eats, we head to the southern border of Crocker Highlands to Lakeshore and Grand…
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Town Eats: Best Oakland Restaurants in your Neighborhood
Crocker Highlands, one of Oakland’s most historic neighborhoods, is desirable not only because of the period architecture, quaint tree-lined streets…
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2017 Crocker Highlands Year End Analysis
An 80% rise in home values since the recession It’s time to take a deep breath; especially for those who…
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What it means for homeowners
Congress has now passed a sweeping tax bill that will affect almost every American. In addition to changing tax rates…
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Selling your home in 2018
With a record setting low number of new listings in 2017, there is now a backlog of quality buyers. The…
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A whopping 44% drop in number of homes SOLD
Mother Nature called the shots in the first six months of 2017 resulting in only 24 homes sold versus 52…
Read More2017 Crocker Highlands Mid-Year Update
A whopping 44% drop in number of homes SOLD Mother Nature called the shots in the first six months of…
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Congratulations Robert Jones on 10 closed transactions in June 2017!
Congratulations to our Buyer’s Agent Robert Jones, who closed an unprecedented 10 transactions in the month of June! His dedication,…
Read MoreEat Out in Oakland Summer 2017: A Neighborhood Guide
For far too long Oakland has lived in San Francisco’s shadow—especially when it comes to dining out. Over the last…
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So Many Buyers! So Little Inventory!
The East Bay Real Estate Market is heating up after a slow First Quarter. However, Anthony has seen major success going into the Second Quarter.
Oakland is the shining star of Bay Area & National Real Estate
The booming Oakland housing market has made headlines over the last several years. Oakland is now the shining star of Bay Area & National Real Estate.
Starting the New Year off BIG with this Perfect Piedmont Listing
It’s very rare that a home of this stature hits the market. It’s beautiful and grand and unique, but not overwhelming. Welcome to 271 Crocker Avenue in Piedmont.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Holiday Party Season!
It really is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a time to celebrate the year’s successes and plan…
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Getting in the Holiday Spirit with the KBLX Toy Drive!
My success is measured not only by how many homes I sell or how many records I break, but how many…
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Third Record Breaker in Crocker Highlands for Anthony Riggins’ Listings in 2016!
Crocker Highlands Hits $3,000,000! 1129 Clarendon Crescent was destined to be a record breaker. Sold for $780,000 over the list price! …
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So Many Options For your Commute as an Oaklander
Homes near BART have become a very hot commodity in the Bay Area and especially in Oakland. We often hear…
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Mindset of Home Buyers in the Fall Market of 2016
A Message to my Buyer’s Agent, Robert Jones: I wanted to engage with you for obvious reasons since you represent…
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The Crocker Highlands Mid Year Newsletter Is Here!
2016 has shown to be another great year for real estate in Crocker Highlands as well as Oakland and the…
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Take a Tour of this Unique Rockridge Masterpiece
Rare and refined home with new and very high-end construction, 5589 Lawton Avenue was entirely rebuilt with timeless aesthetic.
Where to Watch the Game
Whether you’re feeling beer and a burger or a carefully executed cocktail and braised short ribs, there are plenty of options for watching the Warriors
Anthony Riggins is Breaking Records!
Our listing at 683 Mandana is going down in history as the highest sales price in Crocker Highlands—EVER. $2,250,000 and that’s $455,000 Over Asking
Cover Girl: Big Red Makes the Cover of SF Chronicle
Our buzzed about listing on Mandana made the cover of Sunday’s Chronicle Real Estate section. “Big Red” is now pending—here’s one last look!
New Kitchens and New Bathrooms Always Break Records
Crocker Highlands beating Lower Rockridge for the 3rd year in a row? A recent listing received 9 offers – my buyers agent wrote $300,000+ over the asking!
End of First Quarter Celebration
I love to keep in touch with past clients. For first quarter 2016 we celebrated over great conversation, delicious food and great wine at Côte in Rockridge.
Crocker Highlands 2015-2016 Calendar
A new school year deserves a new calendar. This year we’re featuring images of homes I’ve sold in our neighborhood (plus my home!) – a great community.
One Year Anniversary, Sotheby’s International
January marks our year anniversary as The East Bay Team in the San Francisco Sotheby’s International Realty office. Thank you for your trust and referrals.
2015 Holiday Party at Lake Chalet
The holiday season came and went but not without a fabulous party in the Pagoda Room at the Lake Chalet Cheers to a prosperous and healthy New Year!
Another Record Breaking Year for our Neighborhood!
We’ve certainly outdone ourselves with a startling increase from 2014 to 2015 in average sales price, median sales price and sold price per square foot.
When a Buyer with a Loan Waives their Financing Contingency…
It sounds confusing, but competition in an up market leads to the waiver of a financing contingency despite the buyer is still getting a loan. Here’s why.