Happy New Year!

Do you set your 2016 Resolution?

Mines are:
1. Eat and live healthy.  My family will eat more veggies, that will be kinder to our body and the earth.

2. Play more music.  I like to show you a wonderful orchestra of Montera Middle School in Oakland where my son plays the viola!  Yes, middle schoolers go through lots of emotional and physical changes and it is sometimes difficult for them to deal with.  But music always helps.  I encourage your kids to play music.

3. Be happier!

Wishing you the best year ever.

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Thinking of Buying Home in Oakland? オークランドでマイホームをとお考えですか？

Are you thinking of buying home in Oakland?  Here are some things you may want to consider:

1. Find a local realtor.  Unless you know the city well, your best bet is learning from people who know and live the city.

2. Take a walk.  Everyone has different opinions.  It's great to gather them from people you know but at the same time get feel by walking around, visit stores and restaurants, and talk to people who live the area you are interested in.

3. Have options.  Do not focus on only one area you are interested in.  There are similar neighborhoods since Oakland is a big city!  Check various areas simultaneously.

4. Think future.  Oakland is rapidly changing.  Many high tech companies are moving there.  That will for sure change its landscape.  Whether it's good or bad,  it's up to you to decide.  :)

5. Zen mind. Do not get frustrated!  It may take for a while to find your home.  But you will, if you are patient and hopefully listen to your realtor.  Most realtors work really hard to find a best possible home for you.

Finally, if you are going to make an offer....
6. Check past data.    It's really wasting your time to check current list price since it does NOT tell any thing!   Check the historical data , say the sale price of similar properties in the neighborhood you are interested in for the last three months.  You will be surprised how far you may need to overbid in order to win a property.

And good luck to you!  Let's get your sweet home in Oakland in 2016!!

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Merry X'mas

アマリリスがイブに満開しました。

^_^

良いクリスマスをお過ごし下さい。

X'mas Lights in East Bay

12月も半ばになりますと、街中がクリスマスの飾り付けでとても賑やかになります。　小さなお子さんがいらっしゃる方は、オークランド動物園に訪れるのも良いかも？私も子供たちが小さい頃は行きましたが。来月の３日までやっているようです。クリスマスとクリスマスイブはお休みです。

Zoo Lights


あとは、ジャックロンドンに大きなクルスマスツリーがあります。エミリビル（at Bay Street)にも大きなツリーがありますから、ショッピング、映画鑑賞のあとにゆっくり散歩というのも良いかもしれませんね。今年もあとわずか。どんな年でしたか？　そして、来年はどんな年になるのでしょうか？　

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X'mas Tree Lighting in Jack London Square

遅ればせながら、先週のジャックロンドンでのクリスマスツリーのライティングの瞬間。

うーん、今度はもう少し良いビデオを撮りますね。笑

Berkeley Real Estate Sales Report - November 2015

バークレー不動産市場１１月のご報告です。１１月にもなりますと、かなりゆっくりとしてきます。売買の数も減ってきています。また、競争も少し少なくなってきているようです。

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Happy Holidays from East Bay Modern! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
The real estate market slows down at this time of the year. In November, 41 properties changed ownership in Berkeley, that's 20% less than the same month last year. The median sold price is only about 7% higher than the asking price, which indicates less competition.
Sellers listing properties this time of the year tend to have compelling reasons to sell and it may work favorably for buyers. Buyers who are tired of competing against other buyers may find a nice break from the competition at this time of year and finally find their dream house.
Whether you are thinking of selling your home or simply curious about finding your home's value, please contact me anytime and I will provide you with a detailed home evaluation report.
 

Berkeley Real Estate Sales Report - November 2015
November, 2015	HIGH	LOW	AVERAGE	MEDIAN
List Price	$2,950,000	$175,000	$993,912	$879,000
Sold Price	$3,400,000	$174,240	$1,131,499	$937,000
Total Listing	41
Average DOM	20
November, 2014	HIGH	LOW	AVG	MED
List Price	$2,400,000	$200,000	$850,978	$798,000
Sold Price	$2,800,000	$225,000	$974,843	$905,000
Total Listing	51
Average DOM	22
Address	Unit	LP	Sold Price	DOM	SqFt	BR	Bth
Condo/Townhouse
2600 ASHBY AVE	3	$565,000	$640,000	14	925	1	1
1801 University	208	$175,000	$174,240	32	483	1	1
1440 WALNUT ST	#A	$559,000	$528,000	53	1032	1	1
2550 DANA ST	4C	$339,000	$349,000	12	700	1	1
1030 DELAWARE ST	B	$495,000	$500,000	20	848	2	1
2211 5th Street	B	$950,000	$967,000	31	1498	2	2
Detached Home
1340 Hearst Ave		$688,000	$575,000	48	1446	2	1
1627 RUSSELL ST		$649,000	$645,000	26	864	2	1
2022 CALIFORNIA ST		$623,000	$650,000	13	919	2	1
1307 CARRISON ST.		$549,900	$690,000	14	804	2	2
1031 CEDAR ST		$499,000	$706,130	26	1467	4	2
1112 WARD ST		$725,000	$775,000	16	1119	3	2
1346 ORDWAY ST		$649,000	$780,000	31	993	2	1
1830 ARCH ST		$620,000	$783,000	17	1081	2	1
523 THE ALAMEDA		$675,000	$790,000	16	1111	2	2
2200 SACRAMENTO ST		$699,000	$820,000	14	1148	2	1
1401 CORNELL AVE		$699,000	$835,000	11	1144	2	1
1819 Sonoma Avenue		$799,000	$835,000	7	1379	2	1
1245 Dwight Way		$689,000	$851,100	17	1002	2	2
1229 CARLOTTA AVE		$879,000	$925,000	24	1222	2	1
711 HILLDALE AVE		$895,000	$925,000	20	1525	3	2
791 CONTRA COSTA AVE		$899,000	$937,000	20	1526	3	2
1775 SONOMA AVE		$950,000	$950,000	11	1986	3	2
2230 BYRON ST		$899,500	$1,137,500	9	1950	4	2
1218 GLEN AVE		$705,000	$1,200,000	11	1926	3	1
2300 ACTON STREET		$829,000	$1,210,000	13	1884	3	2
151 Alvarado Road		$1,295,000	$1,250,000	48	2471	4	3
1907 MARIN AVE		$1,299,000	$1,250,000	19	1783	3	2
1590 Campus Dr		$985,000	$1,251,000	14	1788	3	4
1811 THOUSAND OAKS BLVD		$995,000	$1,262,500	8	1928	3	2
2643 Dana Street		$1,380,000	$1,425,000	22	2696	4	2
140 THE UPLANDS		$1,295,000	$1,525,000	14	2068	4	3
680 VINCENTE AVE		$1,695,000	$1,615,000	32	4177	6	6
1869 SAN LORENZO AVE		$1,185,000	$1,625,000	12	2408	4	2
1235 JOSEPHINE ST		$1,119,000	$1,650,000	13	1820	3	2
3136 COLLEGE AVE		$1,495,000	$1,700,000	27	3384	5	2
1 AJAX PL		$1,695,000	$1,735,000	15	3288	3	2
515 BOYNTON AVE		$1,495,000	$1,750,000	15	2679	4	2
19 HILLCREST RD		$2,175,000	$2,175,000	18	3544	4	3
527 SANTA BARBARA RD		$1,989,000	$2,600,000	15	3272	4	3
1 Eucalyptus Road		$2,950,000	$3,400,000	28	4967	7	6