Conserving water is not only good for the environment, it is good for the pocket as well. Each gallon of water flushed costs about a penny. Switching from a 5 gallon toilet to a 1 gallon toilet saves you about 4 cents a flush. If you’re not a mathematician that is around 80% less … Read more
The American Planning Association names Oakland’s Uptown neighborhood as 2014’s number 1 ‘Great Neighborhood” in the country. Oakland’s Uptown neighborhood is home to many beautiful new housing developments, and historic locations like the Fox Theater and the Paramount Theater. Click here to read this article.
On Tuesday, September 30th, 2014, Oakland’s Community Economic Development Committee heard District 1 Council member Dan Kalb’s proposed “Tenant Protection Ordinance.” Ordinance is being proposed to help further protect tenants from harassment behavior by landlords. Click here to read more about the proposed ordinance. The City of Oakland follows strict rent control measures, measure EE, … Read more
I recently spoke to a few Realtor friends who wanted information for their clients regarding evictions and lease termination in cities like Berkeley or Oakland. Though I do have the basic knowledge of Just Cause, Measure EE, and the Ellis Act, I always recommend consulting an attorney for eviction questions. Here is a Legal Q&A … Read more
You think your rent is a bit high in Oakland or Berkeley? Have you tried looking for a Studio apartment in San Francisco yet? How about a 1 bedroom? Check out a sample of the current market rents in SF. SF RENTS