Piedmont Estate
Posted by dfuller on Mar 13, 2012 in Piedmont | 0 comments
Built in 1912, this Willis-Polk designed estate is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Built on a North/ South axis, the majority of rooms have a bay view from the front of the house and the rear looks out on the nearly 1.5 acre yard. This gorgeous home features a Tuscan portico, a hand carved Baroque cartouche above the entry and a tiled, hipped roof. Inside, the home a long, Italian renaissance entry way divides the house into North and South wings. The interior rooms boast arched, high ceilings, matching pendant chandeliers, and ornately carved porticos. Enjoy all that Piedmont has to offer in this dignified estate.
Hey FB Millionaires! Here Are The Top Ten Reasons To Move To The East Bay
Posted by dfuller on Feb 22, 2012 in Berkeley, Blog Entries, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont | 1 comment
With the IPO of Facebook, the San Francisco Bay Area has a sudden influx of new millionaires. Sure, you can buy a house in Palo Alto, Redwood City or San Jose (after all, you are a millionaire now). But you can have SO much more for your money over here in the Easy Bay! Here are the top ten reasons you should consider buying your home in one of our fine East Bay cities (Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington):
Top Ten Reasons You Should Live In The East Bay:
1. Oakland is the center of the Bay Area culinary universe. It’s true! Where once was a wasteland is now a hotbed of yummy delights. Don’t believe me? Clearly the New York Times thinks so. But so does Diablo Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Examiner. With hot new restaurants like Bocanova, Hibiscus, and Wood Tavern, you definitely won’t starve for delicious food. Feeling thirsty instead: Oakland boasts amazing watering holes too. From the sleek Bar Dogwood, to the retro-hip, Bar 355 or grunge art bar, Cafe Van Kleef, you won’t die of thirst either.
2. Have kids? The City of Piedmont School District is consistently rated amongst the top 10 school districts in the state.
3. Need Play Space? The East Bay Regional Park district boasts over 111,000 acres of public land in 65 different parks. There are over 1200 miles of trails in the hills for walking, biking, and horseback riding. If that isn’t enough for you, there are city and county parks here as well.
4. Need a home with some significant square footage? The average price per square foot in Piedmont is $342. In Palo Alto the average price per square foot is $1,128!!! You can definitely make your millions go farther here than there!
5. Its a lot less foggy over here, and warmer in the Summer. It really is (you can still look across the bay, though, at the fog blanketing the West Bay)!
6. Oakland has a thriving art scene. Once a month the enormous Art Murmur takes place in Oakland’s Uptown District. There you can enjoy hundreds of small local galleries, local artisans, food trucks galore, and all of the funky fun that is Oakland’s Uptown District. Want more offbeat art? How about the Albany Bulb? Want to learn to weld, make jewelry, or spin fire? You and your kids can take industrial arts classes at Oakland’s own The Crucible.
7. Oakland has consistently been referred to as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. If you appreciate diversity, diverse opinions and variety all tied up in an air of mutual respect, then the East Bay is for you.
8. How many parking tickets have you gotten in front of your San Francisco flat? Parking over here is almost never an issue. You will gain days of your life back by avoiding the constant need to circle around in search of a parking spot.
9. The locavore movement is alive and well here. There are over 35 Farmer’s Markets to choose from on the weekends- with 12 of those in Oakland alone! My favorites are the market near Lake Merritt on Saturday (includes jumpy castles) and a very groovy version that takes over the DMV parking lot in Temescal on Sundays.
10. Lastly, you will love flying again with the easy navigation, parking and smaller security lines at the Oakland Airport. Tickets are often cheaper than SFO, too!
So, new Facebook millionaires… what are you waiting for? Give me a call and I will be happy to take you on your own private tour of the Bay Area’s best kept secret!
Forty Years of Mortgage Rates
Posted by dfuller on Jan 23, 2012 in Albany, Berkeley, Blog Entries, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont | 0 comments
Take a look at this – average mortgage rates for the past 40 years. Just in case you were holding out for rates to drop even further. As you can see, mortgage rates have been below 5% only for the past 1 year. The previous 39 years shows mortgage rates as high as 9% and 10%! Rates are amazing right now. If you are considering searching for a property but still holding out for lower rates, look over the chart again. I suspect these are the lowest rates we will see in our lifetime.
If you get a mortgage below 4% in 2012, how do you think you will feel in 5 or 6 years?
Thanks to Don Gates for this chart!
Exquisite Cape Cod
Posted by dfuller on Oct 27, 2011 in Piedmont | 0 comments
This Architecturally Exquisite Cape Cod is sited on a quiet,tree-lined street. Gracing this home is a Sun-Filled Living Room and Formal Dining Room with French Doors opening to a Country-Style Brick Patio. Completing the home is the Stately Study and Relaxing Family Room. A Treasure for any Family!
EBMUD Sewer Lateral Ordinance
Posted by dougfuller on Sep 15, 2011 in Blog Entries, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont | 0 comments
| The East Bay Municipal Utility District has started with the implementation of their Private Sewer Lateral Program. The cities affected are in the table below, along with their effective dates. Any escrows opened on or after the dates printed below will be required to obtain either a “Compliance” or “Time Extension Certificate” from EBMUD prior to the close of escrow. In the event a “Compliance Certificate” is not provided or a “Time Extension Certificate” is submitted, escrow will be required to collect and pay $4,500 to EBMUD. The funds will be held by their agency until the sewer lateral work is completed. Owners will have 180 days to complete the work or the funds may be subject to forfeit and the property owner subject to enforcement action by EBMUD. For more detailed information please visit the website below.
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Piedmont Tudor
Posted by dougfuller on Sep 13, 2011 in Piedmont | 0 comments
This gorgeous Miller Warneke designed home boasts stunning brick and wood details outside and vaulted wood beam ceilings, architectural details, and grand spaces inside. French doors lead to a spacious balcony ideal for entertaining, and provides passage to the formal dining room. The kitchen has been updated and now features the high end finishes and appliances for the discerning chef. Don’t miss the stunning views of San Francisco.
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