Oakland Real Estate

04/12/2026

Let’s Rebuild 😎💪🏾

03/18/2026

Well it is definitely HOT in Oakland 🌞 I guess just come with the territory 🥵

☀️ Heat Wave = Buyer Activity is Warming Up Too

Every year in the Bay Area, there’s a moment when things quietly shift.

The weather turns.
More people start getting out.
Open houses feel a little busier.
And then… bidding wars show up.

We’re right on the edge of that window now. And when prices fall into your range, it does so for others 🤔

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been watching the market closely, and there’s something interesting happening:

There are still some solid properties sitting longer than expected.

The kind of listings that in a few weeks, likely won’t last.

Right now, buyers still have:
• A little more room to negotiate
• Less competition
• More time to think clearly

That usually changes heading into April.

If you’re already pre-approved and planning to buy this year, this is the part of the market where timing actually matters.

Not rushing, just being ready to move when the right opportunity shows up.

And if you’re just starting to explore, this is a good time to get clarity on your plan before things speed up.

Either way, it’s a window worth paying attention to.

—
Thomas-Chambers Company
Oakland / East Bay

02/28/2026

Great Blog for First-Time Buyers figuring out the road ahead. A must read....

Pre-Approved vs. Fully Underwritten: What Oakland and East Bay Buyers Should Know

In Oakland’s competitive market, not all “approvals” are created equal.

There’s a major difference between being pre-approved… and being fully underwritten before you write an offer.

One gets you in the conversation.
The other makes you competitive.

If you're thinking about buying this year — especially in competitive neighborhoods — this is worth 3 minutes of your time.

Read it here:
https://www.thomas-chambersrealty.com/Pre-Qualified+vs.+Pre-Approved+vs.+Fully+Underwritten+in+Oakland

02/07/2026

Sharing this for awareness.

A lot of people assume buying is off the table because of the upfront costs—but that’s not always the full story.

Down payment questions come up a lot, so we wanted to share this for awareness.

California’s Dream For All Program is designed to help some first-time buyers who’ve been ready in many ways—but stuck on the upfront costs.

It has specific guidelines, and it’s one of those programs that really benefits from a clear explanation.

Dane Moler (pictured) is a great resource on the lending side, and we’re always happy to help you understand how it fits into the bigger picture.

08/11/2024

Open Today in Oakland! Beautiful home with en-suite bedrooms with their own entrance/exits. Also qualifies for a Select Area loan program with generous qualifications. Definitely worth the time to check out!!

1334 104th Avenue Oakland, CA 94603

08/05/2024

Incentive Program for buyers. May be JUST what you have been waiting for!!

OAKLAND IS AT IT AGAIN!!

If you need an incentive or inspiration to purchase your new home, THEN HERE IT IS!!

The options available for this particular home with this program outweigh others by a longshot and may get you right where you want to be:

Program Benefits and Guidelines:

•Potential for large interest rate reductions vs. non-eligible properties
•Not restricted to first time homebuyers or specific income levels
•Low Down Payment Requirements and up to 97% financing with NO PMI for well qualified borrowers (only 3% down!)
•Expedited Underwriting Turn Times
•Primary Residence/Owner Occupied only. 640 MINIMUM FICO

CALL US TODAY!! (510) 601-0116

12/21/2023

OAKLAND!! Check this out!!

12/20/2022

This one is still HOT in Oakland's sister city!

11/10/2022

Please support our little guys The Oakland Dynamites and their cheerleaders on their championship run! They’ve been invited to two (2) back to back Nationals Championships (AYF & BATTLE) in Orlando and Miami, FL for two weeks in December, so your support will go a long way. They have worked overtime this season through obstacles, tragedy and adversity, and deserve the reward

“We would really like to show and expose this group/organization of great minded and talented kids to the very best to inspire and direct them down the right paths. With support from the community we can create even more opportunities/programs (including academic) within this organization for them in the future ”

Use this link:

https://app.fundyouthsports.com/fundraisers/aa6f8122-4aa9-4f6b-880e-94d65afccd43

Thank you for your support! Greatly appreciated 👌🏾😎

10/08/2022

Berkeley has grasped the stage. Very nice home when I viewed. Check it out this weekend!

07/28/2022

FOR RENT!

Beautiful Well Located 3 Bedroom Duplex in West Oakland
682 34th Street, Unit B, Oakland, CA 94609

* 3 Bed, 1 Bath
* Refrigerator & Stove included
* Washer/Dryer Hookups Included
* Garbage Paid For
* Updated unit; newer countertops, fixtures, flooring, fresh paint, etc.
* Spacious Unit w/ Large Rooms
* Off-street Parking
* Well Located near Restaurants/schools/supermarkets in West Oakland
* NO Pets

THIS UNIT QUALIFIES FOR REDUCED INCOME TO RENT RATIO OF 2.5X RENT AND A CREDIT SCORE OF 630.

Follow link below

05/10/2022