Krista Miller, Realtor

04/20/2016

Thank you so much for visiting my page! My business partner and I have a new page that is full of great information, from community and lifestyle to food and design. And of course, real estate! I won't be active here anymore so please visit and like our other page. xo, Krista

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03/19/2015

Attention Buyers: it is time for you to strike! This crazy market has got to stop.

Buyers are being forced to remove not just their inspection contingency, but their financing contingencies as well, even if they are getting a loan. Buyers are more confused than ever about where the value lies. "The Berkeley market is no longer about numbers and logic, it is about emotion, exhaustion, and giving in" said Michelle, a buyer. "I have been writing offers in Berkeley for the past year and now I am priced out."

And it has gotten crazier this year.

Check out the list price to sales price over a 30 day trend:

Albany: 114% over the list price
Berkeley: 113%
El Cerrito: 112%
Kensington: 120%
Oakland: 108%

Average Sales prices:

Albany: $750,000
Berkeley: $1,091,170
El Cerrito: $615,833
Kensington: $1,030,200
Oakland: $615,429

Alameda prices are now what Berkeley was two years ago.
Castro Valley has caught up to El Cerrito
San Leandro has caught up to the Richmond Hills.

QUESTIONS WE HEAR:

"What will create change?" More listings, less buyers.
"If we have more listings will prices go down?" Probably not. But the list price to sales price will become a smaller spread.
"When will more listings come on?" I wish I knew, but all signs are pointing to a flourishing Spring market.

03/03/2015

Perch'd is on Pinterest! Check out some of the fun things we like to do in the Bay Area as well as find out about some of the cool things about your neighborhood! We are busy pinning great things for you to enjoy! Let us know what your favorite pin is!

03/02/2015

Hey everyone! Come and like me on my new page: Perch'd Real Estate Team. I am transitioning everything over there so check it out! New bars, great food, snazzy photos, housing tips.

https://www.facebook.com/PerchdLife?ref=hl

02/02/2015

The Morning After

01/27/2015

Albany Unified School District Ranks 6th in the Bay Area! Berkeley Unified ranks right behind at 7th place! Check the full rankings here.

12/09/2014

3% down payments are back! In order to help low-income and first time home buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will begin backing these types of loans. What do you think? Do you think this will set up the coming of another housing bubble or have borrowers learned not to borrow more than they can pay for? Would love to hear your thoughts and comments! If you are a first time home buyer and would like to learn more contact me!

12/05/2014

When we are out touring the homes for sale not only do we get information to better serve our clients, we also get some fun inventive ideas on how to decorate your house or backyard! For example we saw this tricycle hanging on the wall recently and we absolutely loved the idea! What a great way to be able to keep memories from your childhood and to showcase them on the wall - giving you a sense of nostalgia every time you see it! Next time you are doing Spring cleaning you might not have to throw away or donate so many things - you might be able to find a way to showcase them without cluttering your home!

12/04/2014

In today's food for thought Thursday we want to share with you this little gem of a burger place we tried called Farm Burger in Berkeley.It was awesome -- delicious burgers, fries, and salads galore! Plus who doesn't love a burger place that sells beer and wine! This is the first location in the West for this small growing chain from the South and it is a place you definitely want to try out. Check it out and let me know what you think!

12/03/2014

Krista and Rosie love a good kitchen! Each time they go into a house they always check out the kitchen. Big, little, comfy, white, bright? What would you add to your dream kitchen? A cool chalkboard wall to write menus? How about built-in wine storage? There are so many ways you can create the kitchen of your dreams! Here are some of their favorites on Krista's Pinterest page.

12/02/2014

Do you make it a tradition to go to tree lighting ceremonies each year? If not - no better time than now! Berkeley has their tree lighting ceremony this Friday at 5:30pm. Jack London Square will also have their tree lighting ceremony on Friday at 5:00pm. There are quite a few options to go see a tree lighting or Menorah lighting. Check the list out here. Wherever you choose to go - dress warm and take a lot of picture for it will be an event you won't want to forget!

12/01/2014

High rental rates near BART don't necessarily equal higher mortgage rates. KQED recently posted this cool albeit somewhat depressing map showing you where you can find an affordable 1 bedroom near BART. While this may be hard to look at from a renter's point of view, we need to remember that owning closer to BART does not necessarily mean you will be paying a higher mortgage. The housing market is definitely on fire right now but when you sit down and look at the numbers you would be paying to rent in a certain neighborhood you might just actually be better off by owning in that neighborhood. If you want to learn more - contact me and let's discuss what options you have!