Coming soon and offered by Dave and Carla Higgins: www.daveandcarla.com This fabulous Victorian Period Home sits proudly in the hills along the border of El Cerrito and on the wonderful Arlington Blvd. Massive in scale the home has undergone fabulous upgrades as well as been meticulously maintained by the owners of over 40 years! Stunning Bay Views are offered from the property and the lower level of the home has a complete in-law unit which could easily lend this home to being used as a duplex (as it shows itself on public records). TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR HERE Years ago the current owners converted the power to one meter and decided to solely use the house in its entirety for themselves, but the meters could be switched back if the new owner(s) so chose. The backyard of the property offers a lush and mature Northern California garden (complete with trails and paths). Large decks and patios make the home great for entertaining and the current owners have completed massive foundation improvements, drainage systems and pest clearance. Get all the open house and showing information here at http://www.houseopeneveryday.com/

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1101 66th Street,Oakland, CA 94608

Price on request, or visit our website
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This two-level condo is being offered by Dave Higgins and all details as well as fabulous virtual tour can be viewed at www.DaveAndCarla.com. This was the builder’s premier show piece model and comes with all the upgrades that the builder was offering. Built-in surround sound, premium chef's kitchen with gourmet appliances and stone counters, fabulous hardwoods in the main common areas, vaulted ceilings, custom blinds and drapes, the list goes on and on! The lower level of the home has a great bedroom or office area with full bath and entrance to the attached two car garage. As an added perk the seller is leaving ALL the wonderful furniture and decor that you see here in the pictures. Contact us directly for more details at (510) 595-7699 or email us at info@daveandcarla.com

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Homebuyers: How To Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy
"When you analyze those successful homebuyers who have the experience to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller’s asking price, some common denominators emerge."
If you’re like most homebuyers, you have two primary considerations in mind when you start looking for a home. First, you want to find a home that perfectly meets your needs and desires, and secondly, you want to purchase this home for the lowest possible price.
When you analyze those successful homebuyers who have been able to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller’s asking price, some common denominators emerge. Although your agents negotiating skills are important, there are three additional key factors that must come into play long before you ever submit an offer.
These Steps Will Help You Save Thousands When You Buy a Home
Make sure you know what you want . . . As simple as this sounds, many home buyers don't have a firm idea in their heads before they go out searching for a home. In fact, when you go shopping for a place to live, there are actually two homes competing for your attention: the one that meets your needs, and the one that fulfills your desires. Obviously, your goal is to find one home that does both. But in the real world, this situation doesn't always occur.
When you're looking at homes, you'll find that you fall in love with one or another home for entirely different reasons. Is it better to buy the 4 bedroom home with room for your family to grow, or the one with the big eat in kitchen that romances you with thoughts of big weekend family brunches? What's more important: a big backyard, or proximity to your child's school? Far too often people buy a home for the wrong reasons, and then regret their decision when the home doesn't meet their needs.
Don't shop with stars in your eyes: satisfy your needs first. If you're lucky, you'll find a home that does this and also fulfills your desires. The important thing is to understand the difference before you get caught up in the excitement of looking.
Find out if your agent offers a “Buyer Profile System” or "Househunting Service", which takes the guesswork out of finding just the right home that matches your needs. This type of program will cross-match your criteria with ALL available homes on the market and supply you with printed information on an ongoing basis. A program like this helps homeowners take off their rose colored glasses and, affordably, move into the home of their dreams.
To help you develop your homebuying strategy, use this form:
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What would I absolutely LOVE in my next home:
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How Sellers Set Their Asking Price
For you to understand how much to offer for a home you’re interested in, it’s important for you to know how sellers price their homes. Here are 4 common strategies you’ll start to recognize when you begin to view homes:
1. Clearly Overpriced:
Every seller wants to realize the most amount of money they can for their home, and real estate agents know this. If more than one agent is competing for your listing, an easy way to win the battle is to over inflate the value of your home. This is done far too often, with many homes that are priced 10- 20% over their true market value.
This is not in your best interest, because in most cases the market won't be fooled. As a result, your home could languish on the market for months, leaving you with a couple of important drawbacks:
your home is likely to be labelled as a "troubled" house by other agents, leading to a lower than fair market price when an offer is finally made
you have been greatly inconvenienced with having to constantly have your home in "showing" condition . . . for nothing. These homes often expire off the market, forcing you to go through the listing process all over again.
2. Somewhat Overpriced:
About 3/4 of the homes on the market are 5-10% overpriced. These homes will also sit on the market longer than they should. There is usually one of two factors at play here: either you believe in your heart that your home is really worth this much despite what the market has indicated (after all, there's a lot of emotion caught up in this issue), OR you've left some room for negotiating. Either way, this strategy will cost you both in terms of time on the market and ultimate price received
3. Priced Correctly at Market Value
Some sellers understand that real estate is part of the capitalistic system of supply and demand and will carefully and realistically price their homes based on a thorough analysis of other homes on the market. These competitively priced homes usually sell within a reasonable time frame and very close to the asking price.
4. Priced Below the Fair Market Value
Some sellers are motivated by a quick sale. These homes attract multiple offers and sell fast - usually in a few days - at, or above, the asking price. Be cautious that the agent suggesting this method is doing so with your best interest in mind.

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