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Alison
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What's the market like these days for four plexes? asked by Alison

the market is excellent for well placed fourplexes in cities without rent control. In cities with rent control, you are best either owner occup... read more answered by Liz Stevens

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Alison
Home Buyer

What's the market like these days for four plexes? asked by Alison

the market is excellent for well placed fourplexes in cities without rent control. In cities with rent control, you are best either owner occup... read more answered by Liz Stevens

Kate
Just Looking

We're hoping to find a real estate agent in the area of Emeryville, CA, who has experience with foreclosures asked by Kate

http://www.ShortSaleSettlements.com is a national leader in the field of short sale ... read more answered by Stephen

Cycleshoe
Home Buyer

We are planning on buying a single family detached house in the Parkmont area of fremont at $697,000. With asked by Cycleshoe

AT THIS POINT , YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS ANYBODY'S! WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED THAT PR... read more answered by Martin Miram…

Pixel
Home Buyer

how do you get an agent to help you look at a foreclosed propoerty? asked by Pixel

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Cj
Home Buyer

unpermitted inlaw asked by Cj

Hi Cj, I think we've talked before, but I do want to make it clear. I know of a home on the market right now in Montclair, with an lovely illegal unit. The City has required it to be re... read more answered by Nicole Bailey

RD
Home Buyer

Duplex vs Single Family Home in Rockridge asked by RD

Hello Nicole/Lisa Thanks for your replies. Lisa - to answer you question, I did hear from a loan broker that duplexes were considered hig... read more answered by RD

Lillian
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Shall a foreigner buy a Berkeley home now or later? asked by Lillian

The prices for homes near the campus and with a Bay View have softened somewhat, so has the dollar. You, therefore do have an opportunity to ge... read more answered by Liz Stevens

John
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Interested in Oakland condos asked by John

Hi John, Lisa is right about the newer projects, particularly in Jack London Square. When the new Farmer's Market opens, there is a perception that the values in that area will really ho... read more answered by Nicole Bailey

Megh
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Is there anything wrong? asked by Megh

By the way ignore Lenin the marketing fees are already contracted in the listing agreement and the listing broker gets all the commission if you represent yourself. Lenin just likes to stir ... read more answered by Lenin

Confused
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Castilleja in Fremont--negotiating now per sales agent/ asked by Confused

Confused, here's my "short and sweet" opinion: 1) If you are not working with a licensed Realtor who has dealt with Builders you should find on... read more answered by Steven Ornel…

Sp
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How easy/difficult is it to buy a forclosure on the Fremont- Ardenwood area? asked by Sp

SP - How easy is it, well something like looking for a needle in a haystack! It's tough, not without possibilty but tough, I was successf... read more answered by Andrea Davis

Ms. K
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I find it odd that so many foreclosures are going on in Castro Valley according to Trulia.com. If I can asked by Ms. K

We live in the central valley where there are hundreds of properties in various phas... read more answered by Carol

Jv
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How do you get assistance on foreclosure listings? I would like to find a Agent who is experenced in this asked by Jv

JV: I have successfully represented many clients this year in purchasing REO (For... read more answered by Andrea Davis

Aaron Willems
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How do I find out what my property is now worth? asked by Aaron Willems

Hire an expert agent in the top 2%. read more answered by Christine Be…

Beachboy
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Buying in Livermore vs the rest of the Valley asked by Beachboy

Thank you ladies, We also enjoy downtown Livermore. And we had a good time at the recent wine festival. That said, I don't think everyo... read more answered by Beachboy

Firsthomebuy
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Fair/reasonable price for Mantova plan home in Milano Sorrento at Dublin Ranch asked by Firsthomebuy

Firenze, Steven - Thanks for info. I'm not in rush to buy home. I can wait until I c... read more answered by Firsthomebuy

Micros
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Hello All, How good is the Niles elementary school in Fremont,CA?How is the area around Niles 4 raising child? asked by Micros

Hi Micros, The Niles school has an API score of 886 and a Great schools rating of... read more answered by Meena Gujral

Bart
Buyer & Seller

My wife and I own a 2 bedroom in Oakland, but we would like to move to Alameda. Our family is recently asked by Bart

Glad you're picking Alameda because this is truly a lovely island city in the heart ... read more answered by Pacita Dimac…

Maria
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Am I liable in any way? asked by Maria

Check the HOA restrictions, if so you could be in voilation http://www.lynn911.com http://www.homes-for-sale-dallas.com read more answered by Lynn 911 Dal…

Aml
Home Seller

I own a 1 bedroom condo in Dublin, CA. that was upgraded in 2006. I am looking to move because I will be asked by Aml

Ami I would echo the answers below. The market has shifted and unless you are prep... read more answered by Keith Sorem