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I hope life is treating you well!
As we kick off this holiday weekend I hope that you are getting ready to enjoy time off with friends and family.

There are a variety of events going on this weekend to celebrate Independence Day and however you celebrate be safe and enjoy!

July 4th Festivities

Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 4th of July Block Party at Jack London Square from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year's event features an Interdependence Day theme with wonderful multicultural music, dance, art, and food to enjoy. Street performers will be placed throughout the Square to entertain, and there will be two children’s zones with fun activities for kids!
The FoodieLand Night Market  on July 5th is the perfect outdoor evening event for everyone! A must-attend for foodies, this exclusive festival overlooking the San Francisco Bay is inspired by the Night Markets of Asia. Enjoy authentic multicultural street foods, participate in a variety of carnival games, or take in live musical performances. You can also shop dozens of vendor booths for everything from jewelry to artistic paintings and home decor!

Real Estate Trends

Just like the weather, real estate is often seasonal and during this time of year there are typically more homes on the market and more sales activity. May inventory saw an increase from previous months and supply was also up from this time last year throughout most of the Bay Area.

The following video, “The Real Estate Weather Report” offers great insights on the latest Bay Area sales trends. Keep in mind, the amount of inventory can dramatically affect these statistics, especially in smaller towns with less sales volume. Check it out!

Welcome Home

In the search for the perfect home, making the “best” decision requires an analytical and strategic approach. Buyer’s need to connect emotionally with the house, consider their finances and also weigh the amount of work the property may need before deciding to make an offer.

This wonderful couple had their financing secured and though they were actively looking at on and off-market opportunities primarily in Oakland, they just weren't finding their dream home.  We had identified their priorities upfront, but most will attest that understanding today’s market is both an enlightening and challenging part of the process. 

After months of looking, they declared May as their month to find a home! Knowing that being close to BART was a top priority, I gently suggested they widen their search further down the transit line. We expanded their criteria and found homes that needed less work and were within walking distance to the Orinda/Lafayette BART, which gave them a similar commute time into SF. After that, everything else fell into place!

I was excited to be part of the journey to find their perfect home and I am so happy to see their beautiful family settled!

Let's Strategize!

Keeping sight of your goals and pivoting when necessary is always the best strategy. Whether you are selling, buying or investing there are logical principles to guide you on the best path. Do you want tips on how to be strategic when selling, buying or investing?
I'm always here to listen, guide and help you and those you care about! If you need strategic advice Click Here and we will be in touch shortly!

Fundraiser Update

Our first fundraiser with Almost Home was a success! We had incredible speakers, Joe DeVries and Katie Derrig, sharing how the Cabin Community program has already benefitted our community and what their plans are for the future. 

In the last six months Almost Home has raised $26,885 for the Cabin Communities and we are excited to continue to raise funds and bring awareness about this important program. Stay tuned for details on our fundraiser in October at Shakewell, a must visit Oakland eatery for incredible Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine.

My team is expanding and I am looking for a seasoned Executive Assistant to join the Houses by Sarah Schisler Team. I would love to connect with anyone that may be interested in the position! Please have them give me a call!
As always, our team is here to be your real estate resource.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need us!

 
Talk to you soon!
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SARAH SCHISLER 
REALTOR® DRE#01322781
(510) 390-1330
Sarah@HousesBySarah.com 
www.HousesBySarah.com

Keller Williams Oakland
4937A Telegraph Ave. | Oakland, CA 94609

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