Top East Bay Realtors

Top East Bay Realtors We are Anita Becker, Maria Cavallo-Merrion & Carla Buffington. We know the East Bay and would love to work with you! DRE #01316805, 01344049, 01493849

Carla and Maria approach their business with substance, style and experience. Together they have consistently ranked in the top 5 percent in the East Bay. 90 percent of their clients are referred by previous clients or other real estate professionals. With 23 years of combined real estate experience, Carla and Maria enjoy assisting both sellers and buyers achieve their real estate goals. As East Bay homeowners, they are huge fans of the area and have an intimate understanding of various neighborhoods and trends. The relationships fostered with other top-producing agents ensure that Carla and Maria know not only what is going on in the local market but the entire Bay Area. They are assertive and fair negotiators who keep their clients’ interests at the forefront of every deal. Negotiation is an art; Carla and Maria creatively approach each aspect of the transaction and are not happy until their clients are completely satisfied! Last year, Carla and Maria completed deals with 38 very happy clients. If you are considering selling or buying, please give them a call. Carla and Maria would be honored to work with you.

08/20/2026

MAGICAL MONTCLAIR RETREAT!
201 Beauforest Drive

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1226 sf

Set back above the street amid mature landscaping, this architectural Montclair retreat blends distinctive design with a peaceful, wooded setting. Warm oak floors lead to a sunny living room with dramatic arched windows and a sculptural freestanding fireplace. The spacious, open kitchen and dining area features rich terracotta tile floors, a butcher-block island with bar seating, quartz countertops, WOW tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, stainless appliances and windows on four sides. A door opens to a secluded patio with a vintage stone fireplace built into the hillside. Three bedrooms are thoughtfully staggered along the stairway, with new carpeting and a pretty arched alcove in the primary. The updated bathroom features marble tile shower surround, a stone-topped vanity and shower-over tub combination. The attached garage space is ideal for workshop/storage. Minutes to Montclair Village shopping, dining, local schools, Sunday Farmers’ Market, parks and trails. Close to freeway access and AC Transit commute options.

Presented by Maria Cavallo-Merrion and Corey Weinstein Vanguard Properties
Dre 01493849 & 01362059

Photos by Montara Studios
Staging by Paloma Home Studio 🕊️ Staging

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🔗201Beauforest.com

08/13/2026

This light-filled 2++ bedroom Berkeley Craftsman blends timeless character with thoughtful updates in an exceptionally convenient location near BART, dining, shopping, parks, and schools. Sun-filled living and dining rooms feature refinished hardwood floors, Craftsman moldings, tray ceiling, and wall sconces. The spacious kitchen offers pretty countertops, stainless appliances, an induction stove, a breakfast bar, and direct access to the amazing backyard. Two versatile bedrooms and an updated bath provide flexible living along with an open flex-room for added versatility. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped level yard with mature trees, citrus, circular brick patio, and a detached studio ideal for a home office, gym, art studio, or guest space. Classic Craftsman charm meets modern comfort in a wonderfully-convenient Berkeley location. Home Energy Score of 10/10.

* Built in 1923
* 2++ bedrooms*
* 1 bath
* 1200 sq. ft. home (per floor plan
*  4455 sq. ft. lot (per public records)
* Spacious, updated kitchen with induction stove, stainless appliances and direct access to the backyard
* Shared bathroom with updated vanity, light, mirror and wallpaper
* Backyard Retreat with mature trees, flowering plants and vines, citrus and passionfruit, and thoughtful patio areas for dining and entertaining
* Detached structure** with artful wooden details, a deck, and a Swedish “Separett” composting toilet system
* Outdoor sink and showering area** 
* Seismic Retrofit (2015)
* Owned Solar Panels (2017)
* Heat Pump for HVAC (2023)
* One-car garage with 220V outlet for EV charging
* BESO compliant and Home Energy Score of 10

07/26/2026

Congratulations to our clients who have been loving stewards of this home for many years.

After receiving 13 beautiful offers, 6181 Contra Costa Rd has some wonderful new owners⭐️

Thank you to Dana Cohen and congrats to your clients! 🍾🗝️

Special thank you to Montara Studios Tangerine Staging

Presented by Maria Cavallo-Merrion and Corey Weinstein Vanguard Properties
Dre 01493849 & 01362059

It’s always nice to be recognized for our work in our hometown, and we are so grateful for our clients, friends and coll...
07/19/2026

It’s always nice to be recognized for our work in our hometown, and we are so grateful for our clients, friends and colleagues who trust us to support and advise you to sell and buy homes in the East Bay! Thank you too, for recommending us to your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues.

We are so appreciative of our amazing vendors, stagers, lenders, escrow officers, and tradespeople who collaborate with us in this work to make sure that our clients have the best experience! 🩷

We are also honored to be part of the Bay Area’s “Best Brokerage.” We love our Vanguard Properties crew!

Dre 01493849 & 01362059

We are thrilled to be recognized by —for our work. We are the honored to be ranked among the top 1.5% of small teams nat...
06/10/2026

We are thrilled to be recognized by —for our work. We are the honored to be ranked among the top 1.5% of small teams nationwide.

Thank you to all of our clients for trusting us to represent you and be part of your home ownership journeys. We love the work we do and are so grateful to be able to collaborate with our clients, colleagues, our brokerage, and trusted partners in our community.

Just thrilled for our seller who received 9 beautiful offers on her home of over 4 decades! After taking such diligent a...
06/09/2026

Just thrilled for our seller who received 9 beautiful offers on her home of over 4 decades! After taking such diligent and thoughtful care of this sweet property they will pass it along to its new stewards.

Thank you for being such a wonderful collaborator in this process and congrats to your clients!

Many thanks as well to .studios.photography and

Presented by Maria Cavallo-Merrion and Corey Weinstein
dre 01493849 & 01362059

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