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Best Time to Sell Your Home in Oakland | Cush Real Estate
Best Time to Sell Your Home in Oakland? Is It All About the Season? If you’re a homeowner in Oakland, Berkeley, or Piedmont and thinking about selling, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: When is the best time to sell a house? Sea...
East Bay Market Update July 2025 | Cush Real Estate Insights
What Today’s Market Data Means for Oakland Buyers & Sellers Insights from Current Matters, through the lens of East Bay experience By David Higgins, Founder, Cush Real Estate Real-Time Market Clarity, Without the Noise We’re...
The New Reality of Home Insurance in Northern California
Home insurance used to be an afterthought. Now it’s a dealmaker—or a dealbreaker. Whether you’re buying, selling, or already own in Northern California, this shift affects you. David Higgins, founder of Cush Real Estate, explains how to s...
The Contingency Clause That’s Quietly Killing Deals
Sellers, take note—buyer behavior has changed. The emotional land grab of 3% interest rates is over. Today’s buyers are more cautious, less forgiving, and increasingly strategic. If you’re thinking of selling, understanding this shift—...
Cush Pulse | February 2025
Hello Neighbors, As we stepped into 2025, there was plenty of speculation about the health of the East Bay housing market. But despite the concerns, the market is buzzing with renewed energy. For reference, open house turnout...
Cush Pulse | October 2024
What a wild ride it’s been in the Oakland market this past year! Fall of 2023 interest rates exceeded 8% and the Oakland real estate market screeched to a halt. Sellers had been suffering from the demise of ‘rate rage’ since late sprin...
Why Investing in Home Updates Sets You Apart: Elevate Your Home’s Value and Appeal
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. In real estate, how your property is presented can be the deciding factor between a quick sale and a home that lingers on the market. Buyers make decisions within minutes, of...
July Letter from David Higgins
What’s happening in our Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley Real Estate Market? Buyers market, seller's market, or a bit of both? I’m asked how the real estate market is here in the greater Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley...