Dean Okamura - Food, Friends & Real Estate Trends

12/10/2023

A commuter's dream condo...this surprisingly spacious 1BR/1BA unit boasts a patio and is minutes away from trail access and BART. Excellent opportunity for a first time buyer or someone needing a place for a parent with enhanced security.
Dean Okamura, Compass, DRE # 01312720

07/20/2023

Back from a COVID delayed family trip in Japan! 🇯🇵Checked out Tokyo's neon streets, Hakone's scenic wonders and hot springs, Osaka's Dotonbori, and Kyoto's ancient charm. 🏯 We got the expected humidity and rain, but it didn't dampen the fun! Thanks to our new Tokyo friends, we got some insider tips and tried our best to blend in as well as non-speakers could (emphasis on 'tried'). The food was absolutely unforgettable! 🍣🍜🍙 Here are a few pics of our food centric adventure! If you're planning a trip to these locations, just reach out - we'd love to share some tips!

07/20/2023

Back from a COVID delayed family trip in Japan! 🇯🇵 Checked out Tokyo's neon streets, Hakone's scenic wonders and hot springs, Osaka's Dotonbori, and Kyoto's ancient charm. We got the expected humidity and rain, but it didn't dampen the fun! Thanks to our new Tokyo friends, we got some insider tips and tried our best to blend in as well as non-speakers could (emphasis on 'tried'). The food was absolutely unforgettable! 🍣🍜🍙 Here are a few pics of our food centric adventure! If you're planning a trip to these locations, just reach out - we'd love to share some tips!

09/27/2022

Hi All. Have you been looking to put real numbers to the market declines we all feel? I have the September Bay Area Market Reports available for you to check out.

Uncertainty has led to listing hesitancy, but in some circumstances that may not be the right move for you. Let me know if you want to discuss your options.

Bay Area Market Reports here: https://deanokamura.com/blog/deans-food-friends-and-real-estate-trends-92022

Dean Okamura, Compass, DRE # 01312720

09/05/2022

Our Campo Senior saying please leave and take your other son back to college...our Cal Poly Pomona Sophomore thinking he's gonna be missed. My wife and I were planning trips as future "empty nesters" all the way back home!

09/03/2022

My wife and youngest son surprised me with a fantastic birthday lunch as soon as my kid got out of school. The Original Red Onion in Pinole (510) 758-9462 serves up awesome burgers cooked to order, generous sandwiches, huge portions of fries and rings, plus sodas and shakes. If you are ever near the Pinole Valley Rd Exit on 880 and looking for a comfortable and relaxed cooked to order meal, please give this long-time Pinole institution a try. Don't forget to say "hi" to the owner.

08/30/2022

Wanna know how to turn a 50+ year old in to a 12 year old again? I just saw my childhood hero at the Postino Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society. Vida Blue was my favorite Oakland A growing up. For reference...he said he might throw well over 100 pitches in a full game! These kids today 😁

08/14/2022

Hi Guys. 310 Glen Alpine Ct. in Moraga is a beautiful home that I will hold open this Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00. Feel free to drop by and say "hi" if you are in the neighborhood.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Dean Okamura, Compass, DRE # 01312720

08/09/2022

Hi Guys, Did the “Quick Getaway” thing to Reno this past week and got to talking with some locals about their real estate situation. After relating some cautionary advice, they still think it is a great place to have a 2nd home or retire. I’m happy to share our discussion and would love to hear your thoughts.

A quick heads up, the Reno Area has been a frequent destination spot for me and my family for the past decade or so and I plan to put together a list of our favorite eating spots for your reflection.

When we saw this rainbow we just had to figure out where it ended...now we know!

08/03/2022

Mahalo friends and family! I hope you enjoyed my list of Big Island recommendations a couple weeks ago. I have another gift for you . . . a list of recommendations on Oahu and Maui! Sometime in the Mid-90’s I started keeping track of all the interesting places I dined at with my wife, family or friends. You may note some of the places have since closed their doors, but reading about them may bring back some fond memories. I have also included the breakdown of the Bay Area Market. Check it out here: https://deanokamura.com/blog/deans-food-friends-and-real-estate-trends-oahu-and-maui-special
Let me know if you would like to talk about the real estate market or if you have a favorite Oahu or Maui restaurant that I should check out!
Dean Okamura
DRE # 01312720

07/22/2022

No trip to the Big Island is complete without gaining 5-10 pounds. There are so many "ono" places to eat and I never get tired of trying new places. Are you planning a trip to the Big Island? My gift to you is a list of the best food recommendations I've found over the past 25+ years! Just want to learn more about the real estate market? I got you covered there as well with the Bay Area Survey, expanding on county-trend data and Selected Macroeconomic Factors & Indicators Pertinent to Bay Area Real Estate Markets. Not as delicious, but very informative. Check it out here: https://deanokamura.com/blog/deans-food-friends-and-real-estate-trends-big-island-special
Let me know if you would like to talk about the real estate market or if you have a favorite Big Island restaurant that I should check out!
Dean Okamura
DRE # 01312720

No trip to the Big Island is complete without gaining 5-10 pounds. There are so many great places to eat and I never get tired of trying new places. Below are some of my recommendations! Now before talkin' shop, let me highlight some favorite food plac...