Berkeley

Selling Your Berkeley Home?

Check out the BESO Rebate if you are thinking about selling your Berkeley Home. The Berkeley RECO Ordinance is being replaced by BESO-Building Energy Saving Ordinance.  Take advantage of this rebate to achieve early compliance wich requires a Home Energy Score at Time of Sale.

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1901 Parker St #1 Berkeley - Just Sold

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My buyer client has just closed escrow on 1901 Parker St, Berkeley!

Congratulations!

The condo has one bedroom, a brand new kitchen & bathroom, and an in-unit laundry room.  It was sold for $415,000, making it one of the most affordable properties in Berkeley.  

If you are looking for a property in Berkeley, please make sure to contact me! 

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1340 8th St Berkeley - Just Sold!

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Bravo to my first time home buyer!  This fantastic modern home is located in the Gilman area in Berkeley. The house, three bedrooms & two bathrooms in main structure and a studio with a full bathroom, is extensively renovated and finely tuned.  This family will enjoy all the things the area can offer: The Whole Food Market, REI, great restaurants and coffee shops!  They are all in walking distance.

If you are looking for a home in Berkeley, please contact me! 

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Rents in SF Set New Record - Time to Buy in the East Bay!

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Just this week, the San Francisco Chronicle published an article discussing something that many San Francisco residents probably already know: Rents in the City have set a new record. The average apartment rental price in the first quarter of 2015 was a whopping $3,458, higher than any other large city in the country!

Moreover, high-end buildings in some of the City's most popular neighborhoods now have 1-bedroom apartments that are $4,000 per month or more. It's no surprise to me that over 50% of buyers I've represented in the last year have been San Francisco residents that are moving to the East Bay.

Despite all the news of a competitive East Bay housing market, there are still lots of opportunities to...

BAHA Spring Home Tour - Elmwood Park on Sunday, May 3, 2015

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BAHA (Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association) just announced this year's spring house tour! Featuring nine open houses designed by Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, walter H. Ratcliff, Jr, John Hudson Thomas, Maury I. Diggs, Willilam Porter, and more!

Don't miss this great oppourunity.  This is a very popular tour and you need a ticket to attend.   Hope to see you!

For more information, please check out BAHA page.

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The Perfect Cup of Coffee on Berkeley's Fourth Street!

Welcome to my favorite new coffee shop located on Berkeley's Fourth Street. This is just what Fourth Street has been needing and if you have not been here yet than check it out. Artis is a great place to bring your laptop and work, grab a perfect espresso, and get your green coffee beans roasted exactly how you want them.
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Ary Assadi, Realtor
Ary@EastBaModern.com 415.216.5653

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