On the Road: Oakland

Last week, we checked out an open house for clients in Adams Point, Oakland. Adams Point is located on the northern shore of Lake Merritt, directly adjacent to Downtown Oakland and the Grand Lake District. The neighborhood is home to a number of great walks, and there are plenty of hills to exercise your dog – if you’re a dog person. Our clients fell in love with this penthouse with spectacular views and high-quality upgrades..

We teamed up with Christine, an Oakland specialized agent, to bring this one home. We were blown away when we received 20 offers with a final selling price 150% over the listing price. Million-dollar views are what made this two-bedroom condo worth fighting over.

One important note: The market is dry in terms of housing inventory right now. It is very much a seller's market. If you're considering selling, let us help!

On the Road: Oregon

We made a trek up to Oregon last week and connected with experienced real estate pros who gave us the inside scoop! A hassle-free life, less congestion, and yes, lower home prices make Oregon a popular 2nd choice for Californians considering a change of pace.

Did you know 57% of current Oregon residents moved here from other states, most often from Washington and California. According to a recent study by the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis, almost 1 in 5 Oregon residents was born in California – 18% of the population, compared to 43% who were born locally.

Eugene and Bend are among the best places in Oregon for families, with high-quality parks and schools, safe neighborhoods, and great access to recreation.

Portland is an obvious choice if you’re looking for city life. But unlike most cities, Portland runs at a slower pace and takes pride in its willingness to ignore what’s trendy elsewhere to carve out its own niche.

If you, your family, or friends are thinking of escaping the high cost of living and commotion in California, we have a team of real estate agents in every corner of Oregon ready to help you.

On the Road: Orlando

Last week, Chic ‘n’ the Geek was in Orlando, Florida, home of Mickey and Minnie M-O-U-S-E! Known for its warm climate, close proximity to beaches, theme parks, and a high quality of living, Orlando was the #1-ranked real estate investment spot in 2018, according to Forbes.

Our goal was to connect with a great agent and learn more about the Orlando market for our clients who are potentially thinking of buying out-of-state property either for a retirement or vacation home.

The median sale price for condos and townhomes in the area is about $170K with single family residential properties around $265K. You could have a starter vacation home for as low as $100K and a luxury home for above $7M. 

Want to own a vacation or retirement home in Orlando, with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets every day, around the corner from the Happiest Place on Earth (aka Disney World)? Contact us! We have a great real estate team in Orlando to help you.

Orlando Luxury Property Highlights

The Walt Disney World resort community offers luxury, privacy, and the magic of Disney, with Homes priced from the mid-$2M range..

The world famous Four Seasons Private Residences also features some seriously glorious properties, like this 8,589 square foot home that could be yours for $7.945M.