Bay East Home is located in Central Contra Costa County, serving Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Piedmont, Montclaire, Claremont, Oakland and San Leandro Hills, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Clayton, Martinez, Pinole, Rodeo, Crockett, Port Costa, El Sobrante and Richmond Hills, Albany, Berkeley, San Francisco, San Mateo county, South Bay, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.

Welcome to the East Bay. Located on the sunny side of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay covers a large region made up of two counties, Contra Costa and Alameda, and includes a shared area called the San Ramon Valley. Contra Costa County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850. Its Spanish language name means opposite coast, because of its location opposite San Francisco, in an easterly direction, on San Francisco Bay. The East Bay is one of the most beautiful areas of California with spectacular scenery and views of the bay, sailboats, fishing boats and commercial ships, the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and breathtaking skylines of the city of San Francisco and Oakland, a value-added feature of many local real estate properties. There are many housing options available in the East Bay real estate market. From California's most typical suburban Rancher and Bungalow styles to elegant colonial mansions and San Francisco-style Victorians, ever popular Craftsman or modern townhouses and condominiums. Lovers of contemporary architecture will find the most daring and original dwellings in the Oakland Hills and throughout the entire East Bay. The climate of East Bay is mild in most areas, with nice and warm Springs and Summers and no harsh colds in winter. This well balanced temperature allows for growing numerous local and exotic plants and trees, often presented in gorgeously landscaped properties. Only your taste and financial means will help you decide among the vast market offerings. Come and experience the quality of life in the San Francisco East Bay - the Sunny Place to Call Home...

About Life in East Bay
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The East Bay has something for everyone. Both Alameda and Contra Costa counties are home to various museums, fine art galleries, music scenes, a popular ZOO and many other attractions. Cultural offerings abound, with plays by independents as well as the renowned Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the Oakland Ballet Company and the California Shakespeare Festival. Cal Shakes' home, the magnificent Bruns Amphitheater, is one of the most tranquil and unique settings imaginable to experience live theater. East Bay also offers excellent public transportation system; AC Transit (Alameda - Contra Costa Transit - local, transbay, school and all-night bus lines), modern and efficient BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), The County Connection, Amtrak and Ferry terminals allow convenient travel to and from adjacent San Francisco Bay Area counties. For recreation and the sports fan, East Bay has no less than three professional franchises: football, baseball and basketball. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of sixty-four Regional Parklands and over one thousand miles of hiking trails. And a pleasant year-round weather allows all-season golfing on the area’s many championship quality courses. For more information and photos, please see particular towns and cities (links below).

East Bay MLS Listings
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The East Bay MLS (Multiple Listing Service) allows you to search properties by location, house size, price range and other criteria, view pictures, descriptions and much more for all of the homes for sale in the East Bay, California, including surrounding towns and subdivisions. Besides of the basic facts people find listed on public MLS platforms, most buyers reach for (free) help of professional real estate agents to gain the extra inside information on the neighborhood, actual value of the property based on comparable properties sold in the area, local schools and perhaps on criteria not shown on MLS or in public records and for help with contractual process of the transaction. Dana Trousil is a highly experienced agent who has much first-hand knowledge of several regions and even particular houses and wherever she is not closely familiar with the neighborhood, she always goes the extra mile to investigate all channels, including neighbors, the Internet, property history and condition through a consultation with her contractor/home inspector team members. While there can be no guarantee regarding the latest issue before official inspections, Dana is usually able to give her clients a very good picture of the house's bones. She believes that no buyers should ever find any unpleasant surprises about their new home after finalizing the purchase. Dana is here to help with any phase of the buying and selling process.

And so is her website bayeasthome.com with its online property search. Here, you can access all the current properties for sale in the East Bay and surrounding area. Bayeasthome.com also features numerous community information, school information, consumer links, real estate news and answers to commonly asked questions about the purchase and sale processes.

If you are thinking of placing your East Bay real estate on the market, bayeasthome.com website will provide information on how to prepare your home for sale, price your home, learn about your agent's plans and means to market it effectively, obtain inspections, receive a timely market evaluation and negotiate contract offer(s) for the best possible terms. Contact Dana and set up a no obligation meeting whether you are planning to sell your house soon or just starting to think about such possibility in the future. It always pays off to be ready and well educated about the process.

East Bay Cities and Communities
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Ready to search the East Bay MLS listings? Here is a bit about most of the local towns and cities. If you don't find the one you are considering, send us an e-mail and we will answer all your questions. While we serve all of the cities below, the bold type shows our closer proximity or greater area of expertise. Many cities below are featured on more detailed pages (to be added soon);

About San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate

When relocating to or shopping for a new home or investment property in Northern California you may be wondering what area or city would offer you the best lifestyle, work or business opportunities, and real estate value. Many cities in Northern California will offer excellent choices but the greater San Francisco bay area is one of the most attractive. The following reasons are why many people consider the Bay Area their first choice for owning real estate property in Northern California:

Weather
The weather in the San Francisco Bay area is mild with warm Springs and Summers and no harsh Winters, when you can expect some rain. The spring like weather in San Francisco and peninsula might make you want to participate in outdoor sports such as biking and jogging, while hotter summers in the East Bay and South Bay will call for a property with a swimming pool or strolls of the close by beaches. Water of the Pacific ocean is always refreshing in the Bay Area and there are always many things to do to keep you busy and engaged.

Culture
When you invest in Bay Area real estate you aren’t just investing in a home but also in an area steeped in culture. You will love all the events, activities, kind and friendly people of many ethnic origins and glorious places the Bay Area is famous for. It’s like finding yourself in a whole new special world! You have to experience Bay Area lifestyle first hand to understand what all the buzz is about.

Real Estate
Bay Area real estate is also fantastic and the homes are beautiful. You may choose a home in a family friendly neighborhood, right on the Bay, or in the heart of the city. It’s up to you, but with Bay Area real estate you can choose your lifestyle.

Dog Friendliness
If you are a dog lover then the San Francisco Bay Area is the place for you to live. It has been ranked high among the best places for dog owners to live. There are many dog parks to enjoy and plenty of places to take your dog out for a walk.

Medical Care
Another reason to invest in Bay Area real estate is because of the excellent medical care in the area. The hospitals are all state of the art and you will receive the kind of care you would want no matter what kind of illness or emergency you have.

San Francisco Bay Area
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The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a metropolitan region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses urban areas such as San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas. The nine counties are Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. The San Francisco Bay Area is renowned for its natural beauty, liberal politics, affluence, diversity, and new age reputation.

About California Real Estate

Whether it’s an active outdoor lifestyle, or a chic, urban experience you seek, then considering buying California real estate may be the right move for you. Of all the states to choose from, California arguably has the most versatile offerings. Beautiful climate, diverse nature, shopping, dining, population of multi-cultural origin, the most advanced computer industry and many well paid job opportunities are all worthy reasons for relocating. Not to mention the California real estate is absolutely gorgeous and has a great resale value. When you choose California you aren’t only choosing a beautiful place to live at but also a wonderful way of life that can't be found anywhere else!

California real estate stretches from beaches to valleys to mountains and lakes and offers all kinds lifestyle. If you like the fast, city life then cosmopolitan San Francisco or Oakland will offer exactly that. Similarly, Silicon Valley is home to the most sofisticated computer professionals and the area caters to all their needs. However, if you like to be a little more relaxed, most areas away from the city will provide a good family environment while still being close to the city and it's cultural events. Would you like a million dollar view? California has many beach front and ocean view properties as well as residences overlooking the San Francisco Bay or mountains towering all around. You can also find very laid back beach communities or rural properties with orchards, gardens and meadows where you can grow your own crops or keep livestock.

Note: We don't serve areas away from the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, including relatively nearby wine and gold countries, costal properties North of Marin County, Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains, however, we can still help by referring you to the most knowledgeable and honest Realtors who specialize in wineries of Napa Valley, Sonoma and Calistoga or beautiful areas of Sierra Nevada Foothills such as Nevada City and Grass Valley. We also have great fellow Realtors on Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountain areas. Just let us know what are your possible choices and we'll take it from there.