El Cerrito homeowners: think twice before you do work without permits! By: Arlene Baxter (Berkeley Hills Realty)

Today I heard yet another story that sent chills down my spine! Like the previous story heard about a week ago, this one involved an El Cerritoproperty that had recently sold. The new owners had taken out permits for some work that they wished to do on their new home. When

Monster Project, Monster Results By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

This was a project that we could not wait to share with you.
We worked on this project for four months. Before our client purchased the property it was used as a half-way house for recovering addicts. A great cause but its located in the heart of an established neighborhood and

The Words that Stagers Hate To Hear By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

It doesn't happen often, but when it does it gives me a stomach ache.
We were on a job earlier this week when my Blackberry did the little jingle it does when an email has come through. I stopped hanging the new fixture Danny was just adjusting over the dining table

2043 Harper, El Cerrito $749,000 By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

This lovely home has views from end to end of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco - two amazing focal points of this expansive view. There are literally views from almost every room in the home. 3 bedroom 3 bath plus large family and living rooms with long deck and

El Cerrito High Class of 1979 Reunion By: Gene Riemenschneider East Contra Costa Home Sales 01492725 (Area Pro Realty People's Choice)

El Cerrito High Class of 1979 Reunion

Calling all Gauchos El Cerrito High Class of 1979!
If you are a Member, Teacher or Friend of El Cerrito High Class of 1979 reunion is at hand. Communication has been difficult. Well the El Cerrito High Class of 1979 now has a

Different House, Same Street By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

We were very lucky to work on a wonderful project a few months back on Harper Avenue in El Cerrito. We were very pleased to take on the job as we were referred to the project by one of our fellow stagers here on ActiveRain Cindy Lin. She was kind enough

1212 Everett, El Cerrito, CA $629,000 By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

This family shows pride of ownership in the immaculate details. A full 1772 square feet of living space was 4b2b now is used as a 3b2ba with spacious living room, formal dining and another spacious family room/ den with all hardwood floors. One bedroom is on the first floor across from

When it was done he priced it higher than anything in the neighborhood and it went pending in just 6 DAYS! By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

Last week I posted the blogabout a Full Service Staging project that we worked on for four months andlaunched to very good reviews.http://activerain.com/blogsview/1090497/months-and-months-of-work-but-worth-it- The owner was very happy with the results and the reviews were very very good.
We received word today that the house has already gone PENDING! Just 6

Months and Months of work, but Worth it! By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

This was a labor of love for Staged-to-Sell.com
Our client brought us in to transforma house that had not been updated since it was built in the 60's. We worked with a fabulous crew to changed it into a beautiful home that would appeal to many buyers.

It took a

2358 Alva, El Cerrito, CA By: Kym Hough, Home Staging Professional CSP, RESA, Danville, CA (www.Staged-to-Sell )

Simply stunning views from almost every room in this hilltop bungalow. Hardwood floors, lovely fireplace, stunning views of the San Francisco Bay are just a few of the amazing features of this home. Detached garage with three doors and a huge workshop space both in the garage and in the large

Grand Mediterranean Villa in El Cerrito Hills In The San Francisco Bay Area By: Jeffrey Neidleman (Pacific Union Real Estate)

JUST LISTED!!
Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this of incomparable quality is set on one of the choicest lots in the El Cerrito hills. This property boasts magnificent open living in large scale rooms great for entertaining and comfortable living. Aesthetic features and finishes, along with top of the line appliances and fixtures,

The City of El Cerritio First time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance By: Nate Ellis "Mr Danke Schoen" (HomeWay.tv - Keller Williams Realty East Bay 925-337-8489)

So you are looking to buy a new home inEl Cerritoand are wondering what Down Payment Assistance is available. The City ofEl Cerritodoes not offer any assistance directly. But there may be assistance available from the County and State of California.
Contra Costa County offers the American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI)

El Cerrito Charmer Pending! By: Dave and Carla Higgins (Keller Williams Realty)

920 NORVELL STEL CERRITO, CA 94530 view all photos 2 Bedrooms1 Bathrooms 891 Est. Sq. Ft. Listing # 40281119 $599,000

Stylish El Cerrito Townhouse for Sale By: Alexis Greenberg (Marvin Gardens)

El Cerrito Pending & Active Sales By: Glen Bell (Keller Williams Realty)

I've tracked the pending and active sales in El Cerrito along with 34 other East Bay Cities since July of 2005. Pending and Active Sales give us a betteridea on how the market is doing on local levels. At the very peak of the market, during 2004 through the middle of

Just Listed in El Cerrito By: Dave and Carla Higgins (Keller Williams Realty)

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Coming Soon In El Cerrito By: Dave and Carla Higgins (Keller Williams Realty)

El Cerrito Pending & Active Sales By: Glen Bell (Keller Williams Realty)

I have providedthe graph above for those of you trying to make sense of the Housing market in El Cerrito. The graph follows Pending Sales and Active Listings on a week by week basis beginning in July of 2005 through January 14, 2007. (Data has been collected from EBRD MLS).
Actives -

Housing: The Best Indicators of a Rebound By: Glen Bell (Keller Williams Realty)

"Has the home market hit bottom? That is the key question for the U.S. economy in 2007. According to some housing indicators, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for homebuilders, but that cautious optimism comes with caveats."
Read the article found in the January 15, 2007 issue of