570 Santa Ray in the Crocker Highlands District of Oakland is new to the market and oozing with potential. This property is listed by my colleague, Julia Temple at Red Oak Realty and is a bank owned traditional listed at $599,900. This home has fantastic light, huge rooms, original details, loads of charm [...]

 
 
 
 
 
When people are thinking of relocating to Oakland, I like to drive them through the different districts of Oakland, so they can get a sense of our community.  One of Oakland’s greatest assets is the diversity.  While other cities have numerous nationalities living within the city limits, but sticking to their separate districts; Oaklanders tend [...]

The other week, I visited 990 Vermont Street in the Grand Lake District of Oakland.  As I walked up the front steps and was greeted by the over sized front porch, I felt an immediate sense of comfort.  The inviting diamond latticed window panes, the rustic hardwood floors and  substantial rooms make this property [...]

This grand house was my favorite new listing from yesterday’s Broker’s Tour. What’s not to like about this grand dame? With beamed ceilings, handsome woodwork, natural light, oversized rooms and stately entry, this John Hudson Thomas, 1912 home in picturesque Crocker Highlands is an entertainers dream.
This home is currently listed with Pacific [...]

Maribel is a great new and gently used clothing and accessories boutique on Lakeshore Avenue. Owner, Ann brings in great contemporary finds from designer jeans and shoes to hats and jewelry. Ann sells Viv and Ingrid Jewelry, fun jewelry created by two local girls who met at Cal and started a [...]