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ARTICLES ON EAST BAY HOMES, DESIGN AND LIVING BY MOYA ROBINSON, LOCAL REALTOR
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Explore 141 Fairlawn Drive, a remarkable 1973 glass home in the Berkeley Hills designed by architect Andrew Batey for architectural photographer Henry Bowles. Discover its modernist architecture, dramatic two-story glass façade, and original photography darkroom.


Does architectural pedigree increase a home’s value? Exploring seven remarkable Piedmont residences and the architects behind them.
East Bay home prices are rising, but buyer demand and affordability tell a more complicated story.

A little taste of Paris, right here in Oakland. Some traditions are simply too good to leave behind.


In today’s market, well-preserved Tudor homes continue to outperform when paired with thoughtful updates.

What makes the East Bay special isn’t just the homes it’s the rhythm of life around them. Each month brings a defining event that gathers the community, reflects local culture, and shapes how people live and belong.

Rockridge doesn’t try to impress it doesn’t have to. With quiet streets, timeless architecture, and the steady rhythm of College Avenue, it rewards those who value continuity over spectacle. This is a place you settle into, not outgrow.

A walk down Fourth Street in Berkeley reveals a rare balance curated retail, relaxed dining, and a pace that invites lingering. It’s a lifestyle strip that feels intentionally grown, not assembled.

Rockridge remains one of Oakland’s most emotionally durable neighborhoods. Inventory stays tight, buyers arrive informed, and well-kept homes move with quiet confidence. Here, trust in the neighborhood does most of the selling the right home simply completes the picture.

Crestmont sits above the city with a kind of calm confidence. Winding streets, generous lots, and long views create a sense of privacy that feels intentional rather than remote. This is Oakland living at a slower, more deliberate pace where space, light, and quiet matter.

Should you buy, sell, or wait? A look at the shifting East Bay housing market, emerging opportunities, and what buyers and sellers should consider this season.

Not every home makes it to the public market. Discover how private listings, agent networks, and early access opportunities shape the way homes are bought and sold in the East Bay.

From listing transparency to wildfire safety and rental regulations, California’s new real estate laws bring important changes for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors.
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Explore 141 Fairlawn Drive, a remarkable 1973 glass home in the Berkeley Hills designed by architect Andrew Batey for architectural photographer Henry Bowles. Discover its modernist architecture, dramatic two-story glass façade, and original photography darkroom.


read more
Does architectural pedigree increase a home’s value? Exploring seven remarkable Piedmont residences and the architects behind them.
read more
East Bay home prices are rising, but buyer demand and affordability tell a more complicated story.
