The Journal
Market notes & guides.
Clear, candid intelligence on buying, selling and living in Oakland — written by the advisors who do it every day.
Guides
8 min read
The true cost of selling a house in Oakland, CA
Commissions, staging, repairs, transfer tax and closing costs — a line-by-line look, with ways to keep more of your proceeds.
Selling
5 min read
How to sell your house fast in Oakland — without underpricing
Speed and value aren’t opposites. The preparation and marketing that move a home in under three weeks.
Living
7 min read
The best neighborhoods in Oakland for families
Schools, parks and community — where Oakland families are putting down roots this year.
Buying
6 min read
New construction homes in Oakland: what to know before you buy
Warranties, upgrades, HOA terms and negotiation room — the realities behind that new-build sheen.
Buying
5 min read
A buyer's guide to condos for sale in Downtown Oakland
Walkability, appreciation and the buildings worth watching as downtown keeps rising.
Relocation
9 min read
Moving to Oakland: a newcomer's field guide
Commutes, climate, culture and cost — everything we tell clients relocating to the city.