Marilyn Garcia, PhD, District Homes, Berkeley

07/21/2026

Buyer competition surged across Berkeley this spring, with many racing to buy before the anticipated OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs potentially bring new wealth into the market. Full Q2 numbers in my July newsletter: https://theberkeleyreport.com/the-outlook-north-berkeley-the-berkeley-hills-q2-2026-results/

If you have been thinking about selling, now looks like an excellent time — happy to talk through what your home could see in this market, no pressure.

THE OUTLOOK: Berkeley Real Estate Market Update, Q2 (April - June) 2026

07/21/2026

The "best time to sell in Berkeley" isn't just spring — it's your buyer, your competition, and your home's best moment. More in my July newsletter: https://theberkeleyreport.com/real-estate-answers-when-is-the-best-time-to-sell/

Want a read on what the right timing looks like for your home? Happy to chat, no pressure.

When's the best time of year to sell a Berkeley property? The honest answer: it depends on the property and the year. But here are the patterns that matter. The slowest period is reliably mid-December through mid-January. Holidays, travel, and school breaks mean buyers simply aren't focused on real....

07/21/2026

From my newsletter at TheBerkeleyReport.com, July 2026. The City of Berkeley is giving away special mesh used for fire hardening.

https://theberkeleyreport.com/mesh-matters/

Mesh Matters One useful home hardening step most homeowners can take is also one of the simpler ones: covering vents, gutters, and the open space under decks with ember-resistant metal mesh. Metal mesh and gutter guards help keep embers from entering and igniting your home — a common way homes cat...

04/29/2026

Come check out my lovely new listing at 1233 Carleton Street in Berkeley!

Open Sunday 5/3 from 2-4:30

- 2BR + sun porch/office
- oversized lot with gorgeous gardens
- updated electrical (200 amps, no visible k**b and tube, solar)

Listed for $895,000

1233Carleton.com

Marilyn Garcia, District Homes, #01355514