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3770 Piedmont Avenue Just Became Its Second Restaurant in Six Years

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Tilden Has Become a Weekend Park This Fall
Tilden Has Become a Weekend Park This Fall

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Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home in Piedmont

Navigate the Piedmont Real Estate Market With Confidence.

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Cream stucco entry court with an arched window, timber door, olive tree, and worn limestone paving.
Jack London Square Is Opening and Closing at the Same Time

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Stucco home with an arched oak entry, warm glowing window, clay-tile roof, and gold and burgundy autumn foliage.
Piedmont's Halloween Week: Three Traditions, One Case of Mistaken Address

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Mediterranean-style hillside home with a lit arched entry, terracotta roof, and red-orange autumn leaves at dusk.
The Necklace Comes On: Why Grand Lake's Autumn Beats Its Summer

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Steep concrete driveway beside limestone steps, sandstone retaining wall, and an arched stucco entry amid dense trees.
Oakland Hills Or Flats: How Terrain Shapes Home Choices

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8 Ways to Boost Your Oakland Home’s ROI
8 Ways to Boost Your Oakland Home’s ROI

Get the best financial return on your fabulous Oakland real estate investment with these tips and tricks

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Gray-brown shingle bungalow with a brick chimney, recessed porch, and oak canopy over the roof.
Rockridge Just Lost the One Zoning Protection Most of Oakland Still Has

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Pale ochre stucco house with an arched oak doorway, blue-and-white tiled steps, and a paver path bordered by greenery.
Before You List in Berkeley: Why the Rebate Shrinks and the Mandate Doesn't

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Living room with a limestone fireplace, exposed wood beams, and open French doors overlooking a clipped hedge.
Piedmont's 'Highest' Transfer Tax Rate Often Produces the Smallest Bill in the Eas...

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Stone loggia overlooking terraced garden with clipped hedges, a birdbath, and a multi-trunk oak at twilight.
Montclair Village Runs on Its Own Receipts

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Ivory Monterey Colonial home with a wood balcony, bluestone path, clipped hedges, and oak canopy.
The New Center of Gravity: Piedmont's Late-Summer Weekend, Rewritten by the Pool a...

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Two-story brown-shingle house with a covered porch, paver path, front garden, and mature oak canopy.
The Berkeley Market Paradox: Softer Medians, Sharper Competition

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Tudor home with a stone-arched oak entry, diamond-pane windows, and a flagstone path through a clipped garden.
The 94611 Divide: Why Piedmont Keeps Climbing While Its Neighbors Cool

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14 Reasons People Love Living in Piedmont
14 Reasons People Love Living in Piedmont

From lush city parks to exquisite mansions and award-winning schools, this California suburb has everything you're looking for

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Breakfast nook with a built-in bench, round walnut table, and open casement door to a walled lemon garden.
Fourth Street's Summer, Room by Room: What's New on the Block This Season

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Two-story brown-shingle bay window with divided-light casements beneath an oak canopy, above a flagstone path and clipped hedge.
What Opened in Berkeley This Year, Corridor by Corridor

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5 Outdoor Activities Near Piedmont, California
5 Outdoor Activities Near Piedmont, California

This Oakland suburb combines accessible city living with the added convenience of being close to outdoor recreation.

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Craftsman porch with red brick steps, an oak door, clipped hedge, and lavender along the sidewalk.
Life Around Lake Merritt And Grand Lake In Oakland

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Shared courtyard between two brick storefronts, with olive and charcoal doors, teak bistro tables, and a leafy canopy.
Summer on Telegraph: What's New, What's Back, and One Saturday to Circle in Temescal

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Townhome courtyard with arched entry, exterior stair, clipped hedges, and glowing sconces at dusk.
Considering A Condo Or Townhome For Your Next Oakland Move

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Craftsman-style entry with a built-in bench beside a detailed staircase.
Showcasing An Oakland Craftsman: Bringing Period Details To Life

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From Piedmont to Berkeley, Which East Bay Community is Right For You?
From Piedmont to Berkeley, Which East Bay Community is Right For You?

Whether you’re looking for a laid-back town or a fast-paced city lifestyle, Easy Bay has the place for you

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Eight Fun Restaurants in Oakland, CA to Satisfy Every Craving
Eight Fun Restaurants in Oakland, CA to Satisfy Every Craving

Enjoy your favorite foods or discover new ones in Oakland.

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Warm ivory kitchen with a veined quartzite island and French doors opening onto a walled courtyard.
Competing For Luxury Homes In Piedmont’s Fast Market

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Things Berkeley First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know
Things Berkeley First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know

Getting pre-approved, shopping for a mortgage, and other tips to help you be successful as a first-time buyer.

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Private terrace with a long pool, two chaise lounges, and an arched loggia framed by cypress trees.
From First Call To Closing: The Piedmont Home Sale Timeline

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Aerial view of a leafy neighborhood with detached homes, tree-lined streets, and wooded hills beyond.
How to Choose the Right Neighborhood When Moving to Piedmont

Essential considerations for prospective buyers in Piedmont.

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Living room with a limestone fireplace, white built-ins, an oatmeal sofa, and a cognac leather chair.
Planning A Thoughtful Downsize Within Piedmont

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Stucco home with arched loggia, red tile roof, glowing windows, and paver path through lawn.
Everyday Living In Piedmont: Parks, Events, And Local Rituals

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Vineyard rows stretch toward wooded hills beneath a clear blue sky.
The Most Scenic Drives Near Piedmont

A trip across the most stunning roadways and scenic routes around Piedmont.

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Modern kitchen and dining area with a wood table, white cabinetry, and tall windows.
The Home Inspection Process Explained for Piedmont Buyers

A clear and confident guide to understanding your home inspection journey.

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Modern living room with a gray sectional, stone fireplace wall, and glass doors opening to a furnished deck.
Top Tips for Selling Your Home in Piedmont

Your comprehensive guide to selling successfully and seamlessly.

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Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast in Piedmont

How to Make Your Piedmont Home Stand Out from the Moment Buyers Walk In.

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Modern kitchen with charcoal tile, dark cabinetry, and a pale stone island with sink.
Top Home Renovation Trends in Piedmont

Elevate Your Piedmont Property With These Stylish, High-ROI Upgrades.

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Woman writing on a moving box among packed boxes in a bright room.
The Ultimate Checklist for Moving to Piedmont

What to Know, Prepare, and Expect Before Making This East Bay Gem Your New Home.

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Things to Do in Berkeley

Explore this gorgeous city.

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Reasons Piedmont is a Great Location
Reasons Piedmont is a Great Location

Piedmont’s placement makes it a top choice to live for many California residents.

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Relocating to East Bay Area Real Estate? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Relocating to East Bay Area Real Estate? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The ins and out of East Bay real estate that every newcomer needs to know.

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5 Tips for Winning a Bidding War for Oakland Real Estate
5 Tips for Winning a Bidding War for Oakland Real Estate

Buyers are flocking to the Bay Area in droves — use the tips below to win a potential bidding war.

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Best ROI Home Improvements for Your Home
Best ROI Home Improvements for Your Home

From interior updates to exterior transformations, here are some home improvement projects worth investing in.

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Family packs boxes together in a bright living room during a move.
11 Tips To Make Moving Less Stressful

How to manage a big move.

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How to Buy a Luxury Home
How to Buy a Luxury Home

The Bay Area is full of beautiful luxury homes, and this guide will help you learn more about purchasing a home in this specific market.

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AFL-CIO $1 Billion Bay Area Job Creation and Housing Initiative
AFL-CIO $1 Billion Bay Area Job Creation and Housing Initiative

The AFL-CIO has announced that it will be investing as much as $1 billion in the local San Francisco Bay Area job market over the next five years.

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How to Navigate a Seller’s Market as a Buyer
How to Navigate a Seller’s Market as a Buyer

Learn how to face the challenges of purchasing a home in a seller’s market.

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Port of Oakland: a Supply Chain Lifeline for Northern California
Port of Oakland: a Supply Chain Lifeline for Northern California

The Port of Oakland stands as a lifeline of Northern California’s food and medical supplies to businesses and residents alike.

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More Oakland Commercial Subleasing Space Becomes Available
More Oakland Commercial Subleasing Space Becomes Available

Trent Holsman of CBRE states that available subleasing commercial space has increased by almost 20 percent since July.

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