Mike Yohay - Realtor at Compass

09/04/2026

South Berkeley Grand found its people. 🔑

From faded pink to the talk of the neighborhood, and now, under contract. It’s been a joy watching 1883 Harmon get the attention it always deserved: the twilight open house, the full houses, the buyers who saw exactly what we saw in this stately Edwardian Craftsman.

To the buyers who are about to call it home, we couldn’t be happier for you. This one has good bones, great light, and a whole new chapter ahead.

And to everyone who came through, shared, and cheered it on, thank you. This is the fun part of what we do.

Pending in South Berkeley. On to the close! 🥂
📍 1883 Harmon St, Berkeley

Yohay Davidson Group
Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson
REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
[email protected]
M: 510-800-7449
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09/03/2026

Every buyer notices freshly-painted kitchen cabinets, but not everyone considers the wiring in the walls behind them. 👀

Here’s what’s shifted: buyers today aren’t just walking through and falling for fresh paint and a pretty backsplash. They’re asking harder questions, and so are their inspectors and insurers. The invisible systems, electrical, plumbing, roof, drainage, wiring, are quietly deciding how offers come in, and in some cases, whether or not the property can be insured with a traditional policy.

That doesn’t mean cosmetics stopped mattering. It means the sellers who win are the ones who handle both. The beautiful and the behind-the-scenes.

Swipe through for the five things buyers and insurers actually care about now.

Thinking about getting your home ready to sell? The smartest prep starts before the staging. Let’s talk!

Yohay Davidson Group
 Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson
 REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
 [email protected]
 M: 510-800-7449
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08/30/2026

Two primary suites, cathedral ceilings, and hillside views from nearly every room. 🌿

Tucked into the Oakland foothills just minutes from Montclair Village, 200 Caldecott Ln #308 is a top-floor condo that lives large, with an additional loft. Light pours through cathedral ceilings, wide-plank oak floors flow room to room, and a switch-on gas fireplace anchors the living room in warmth. Look out from the living room or either bedroom and you’re met with green hillside, the kind of privacy and quiet that’s hard to find this close to everything.

The layout is the rare part: two full primary suites, each with its own bath, plus a bonus loft that flexes into an office or guest space. Cook in a genuinely great kitchen with a vented gas range and peninsula seating, then step out to a private balcony to catch the evening light.

And Parkwoods delivers the lifestyle around it: resort-style pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, and dog-friendly paths winding through a gated, secured community. With Highway 24 moments away, SF and everything past the Caldecott Tunnel are within easy reach.

Move-in ready, and made for easy living.
📍 200 Caldecott Ln #308, Oakland
🏡 Offered at $499,000

Open House
Sunday, Aug 30 | 2:00–4:00 PM

Yohay Davidson Group
Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson
REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
[email protected]
M: 510-800-7449
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08/25/2026

Some homes are beautiful. This one glows at golden hour. ✨

You’re invited to an evening at “South Berkeley Grand,” an iconic Edwardian Craftsman where classic bay windows, sun-drenched living spaces, and a show-stopping cook’s kitchen come together in one unforgettable home.

Stop by at sunset to tour the home over light bites, refreshments, and live music as the space comes alive at twilight. Come see why this one has the whole neighborhood talking.

📍 1883 Harmon St, Berkeley
🏡 Offered at $1,195,000

Twilight Open House
Tuesday, Aug 25 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Yohay Davidson Group
Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson
REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
[email protected]
M: 510-800-7449
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08/21/2026

We call it “South Berkeley Grand” - Wait until you see why ✨

👀 Looking for something special in Berkeley? 1883 Harmon is an Edwardian Craftsman with tons of original charm, room for today’s lifestyles, and a yard you’ll fall in love with.

The heart of it is a newly-refreshed chef’s kitchen with playful checkerboard tile, a large island for prepping meals and gathering loved ones, a lounge area right alongside, and a walk-in pantry that’s ready for your customized design.

Four flexible bedrooms mean room to spread out, including an upstairs primary that opens onto a pillar-lined balcony, which might just become your favorite morning-coffee spot in the whole house.

Outside, a deep lot unfolds into a private, sun-soaked backyard framed by mature palms, fruit trees, a redwood, and birds of paradise. Room to dine, host, or simply do nothing at all.

And the location? Steps from Greg Brown Park, minutes to Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART, and the Adeline Farmers Market. The best of South Berkeley, right at your door.

📍 1883 Harmon St, Berkeley
🏡 Offered at $1,195,000

Open House
Sunday, Aug 23 | 2:00–4:00 PM

Yohay Davidson Group
 Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson
 REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
 [email protected]
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08/17/2026

From San Francisco to Berkeley to home in Oakland’s Lincoln Highlands. 🔑

Huge congrats to our buyers, whose search wound its way across the Bay before landing exactly where it was meant to. And this one was worth the wait — an oversized lot set above the street, room to live, work, and host, and a level of finish that makes the whole thing feel effortless. Three decks, a creek at the back of the property, and space to actually breathe.

Some homes just click. This was one of them.

Grateful to Alex Michas and Rick Richetta at Compass for the partnership on the other side of the table — always better when everyone’s rowing in the same direction.

Thinking about making a move? We know what it takes to get you there. Let’s talk.

Yohay Davidson Group
Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson
REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
[email protected]
M: 510-800-7449
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08/14/2026

Sherpa, not salesperson. 🏔️

A salesperson wants the deal closed. We’d rather you actually get where you’re trying to go — even when that means telling you to slow down, hold off, or walk away from something that isn’t right.
Real example: a recent deal took longer than we’d have liked. Nothing went wrong — staying flexible just mattered more than closing fast. That’s the actual job. Not pushing toward yes, but guiding toward the right outcome, even when the path runs longer.

Looking for someone in your corner instead of someone chasing a signature? Let’s talk.

Swipe through for the full breakdown 👆

Yohay Davidson Group
Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson
REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
[email protected]
M: 510-800-7449
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08/13/2026

08/05/2026

Algorithms don’t know what’s happening on the ground. We do. 📊

A Berkeley listing hit the market at $995K. Redfin’s estimate said it was worth $1.35M. If you were relying on the algorithm, you’d think you had room to bid competitively and still come in under value.
It sold for $1.7M.

So how did the buyer who won know to bid that high? Not from a Zestimate. They worked with a local agent who was actually tracking the signals that matter: how many disclosure packets had been pulled, how many people showed up to the open house, how many other agents were circling and quietly comparing notes on how competitive this was about to get.

That’s the part an algorithm can’t see. Comps tell you what happened. They don’t tell you what’s about to happen.

This is the real work — pairing the quantitative (recent comps, pricing trends) with the qualitative (agent-to-agent intel, real foot traffic, real interest) to know what a winning offer actually looks like before it’s too late to write one.

Thinking about buying or selling in this market? Data is a starting point. It’s not the whole picture.

Yohay Davidson Group Mike Yohay & Jeremy Davidson REALTORS® | DRE 02080767 | DRE 02085874
[email protected]
M: 510-800-7449