The sounds and scents of this time of year often remind me of my teenage years. When I hear the birds chirping before the sun rises and smell the late spring air, I remember being in high school, knowing the end of the school year was near, itching for summer break. There is something special about living in the same community you were raised in, where there are constant reminders of memories of those sweet times. Driving down Redwood Road, I remember being in high school when Sparky's Burgers first opened in Lincoln Square – I heard they had the best milkshakes! I recall driving a black 1980s VW rabbit pick-up truck that my parents allowed me to take to school and making a pitstop for a chocolate shake and onion rings. When I am in the Dimond District, I remember the corner of Fruitvale and MacArthur was my transfer spot to take the bus home from Skyline High School, back when Dimond Slice was a McDonald's. I would buy 2 cheeseburgers for 39¢ each and eat them before I got home, as my 100% organic and no-processed food mom would never allow fast food in the house. When walking Lake Merritt, I remember the summer of 1988 going to the Festival at the Lake – a place to see and be seen. Oakland, I love you, you are my forever home.
As we head into summer, I am grateful to be a part of our community for so many years! Being able to help people purchase and sell little pieces of our beloved East Bay is an honor I will never take for granted. If you own a home and it is time to make a move, I will work with you to help your home show its best within a budget. Here is a link to some of my before and after projects where I helped my clients earn the highest possible price for their homes. Listing preparation management is just one of the many services I provide to all of my seller clients.
As the real estate market is becoming more complex, please know that I am here to answer your questions, no matter how small.
Happy summer y'all!
