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Rockridge Oakland Homes for sale

July 23rd, 2010

Homes for sale in Rockridge,  Oakland CA sell quickly because the neighborhood is a coveted place to live, shop and eat.  College Ave offers top notch shops and cuisine to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.  There is Oliveto Café, Zachary’s Pizza and Market Hall to name a few.  Homes in lower Rockridge are an outstanding representation of Craftsman [...]

10 Tips when hiring a Contractor

June 2nd, 2010

When preparing a home for sale or making improvements to your new home it is very important to protect yourself from unscrupulous contractors.  There is nothing worse than getting shotty work or getting ripped off all together.
Here are 10 tips to help ensure that you don’t get ripped off when hiring a contractor.

Make sure that [...]

Upper Rockridge Home Sales Report Q1 2010

April 17th, 2010

 This Upper Rockridge real estate sales report covers single family homes that have sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge district during the fourth quarter of 2009.

Brian Santilena is a resident  and has been selling Upper Rockridge 1998.  If you would like more details about buying or selling in Upper Rockridge please call Brian directly at Pacific [...]

1950s Contemporary home for sale in Upper Rockridge

March 29th, 2010

This 1950’s Contemporary nestled on a gentle upslope in Upper Rockridge is centrally located between the College Avenue shopping area and the Montclair Village. 

Entering through the front door you are greeted by an open floor plan and a sun filled atmosphere.  Several large picture windows adorn the west side of the home and offer outlooks [...]

Upper Rockridge Home Sales Report Q4 2009

March 29th, 2010

This Upper Rockridge real estate sales report covers single family homes that have sold in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge district during the fourth quarter of 2009.

I am a resident of Upper Rockridge and a long time real estate agent that specializes in the area.  You are welcome to contact me via email or call me directly at [...]

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