31 Jan 2023
Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...
Mark Fleckles
Mark’s passion is listening to his client’s needs and guiding them through the often complex and emotional process of buying or selling a home. His excellent client focus is demonstrated through strong attention to detail, consistent communication, and remaining calm under pressure to ensure a positive experience for all parties involved. Mark is always ready to go above and beyond to exceed expectations – from finding the right home to match his client’s tastes and needs, to consulting for home presentation and marketing to ensure maximum selling potential. As a real estate investor since 2002 and now top real estate agent, Mark provides real estate services in Oakland, and the surrounding East Bay Area. Mark’s specific areas of expertise include working with first time homebuyers, investors, sellers, and 1031 exchanges. Outside of real estate Mark enjoys traveling, hiking, bicycling, and the varied food and cultural experiences of the Bay Area.
Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Recent Articles
26 Jan 2023
Bay Area Modern 2022 Platinum Award Winner!
So proud to be the recipient of my brokerage’s 2022 Platinum Award recognizing me as a top-producer for last year. Thank you to all of my amazing clients for putting your trust in me....
13 Jan 2023
December 2022 East Bay Real Estate Market Update ⏰📊
December 2022 East Bay Real Estate Market Update ⏰📊 2022 saw a significant shift in the real estate market as the Fed began raising interest rates in the 2nd quarter of last year. This...
01 Jan 2023
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...
01 Dec 2022
Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...
01 Nov 2022
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...
03 Oct 2022
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...
01 Sep 2022
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...
01 Aug 2022
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...
06 Jul 2022
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...
Recent Listings
2630 San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Sold | 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,663 sqft
Rancho San Miguel Atrium Eichler – 2630 San Carlos Dr Loved by the same family for over 30 years, this gorgeous Jones & Emmons designed atrium model Eichler home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated...
1201 Pine St #465, Oakland
Sold | 1 BR | 1 BA | 781 sqft
1201 Pine St #465 – Pacific Cannery Lofts Spacious and bright top-floor end-unit at the Pacific Cannery Lofts! The soaring nearly 20 ft ceilings provide an expansive feeling while the oversized windows flood the open...
4016 Salem St, Concord
Sold | 4 BR | 2 BA | 2,093 sqft
Spacious Claude Oakland Designed Eichler – 4016 Salem St Modern updates meet mid-century style in this spacious Claude Oakland designed Eichler home. Located in the Rancho de los Santos neighborhood, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom...
4258 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland
Sold | 3 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,695 sqft
4258 Lakeshore Avenue Elegant Crocker Highlands Colonial in Oakland’s Upper Lakeshore is everything you’ve been searching for! Timeless architectural details abound including the double-columned formal entrance, carved panel shutters, crown moldings, wooden spindle balustrade, and...
3760 39th Ave, Unit E, Oakland
Sold | 2 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,094 sqft
3760 39th Ave, Unit E – Lovely Laurel Heights Townhouse Bright and spacious 2-story townhouse-style condo tucked into the heart of Oakland’s Laurel District. High ceilings and large windows flood each room with natural light....
2040 Highland Dr, Concord
Sold | 3 BR | 1 BA | 998 sqft
2040 Highland Dr – Charming Manor Crest Village Mid-Century Perched on a hilltop, this light and bright move-in ready home is the perfect place to call your own. Original mid-century details include the brick fireplace...
1755 Broadway #44, Oakland
Sold | 1 BR | 1 BA | 823 sqft
1755 Broadway #44 – Modern Uptown Oakland Loft Modern live/work loft conversion in the heart of Oakland’s lively Uptown neighborhood. Soaring ceilings and oversized dual-paned picture windows provide an open and spacious feeling. Enjoy the...
3331 Geoffrey Dr, San Bruno
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,190 sqft
3331 Geoffrey Dr – Remarkable San Bruno Pacific Heights Home Perched on a hilltop with beautiful views, this lovingly remodeled mid-century home awaits. Upon entering you will immediately notice the oversized windows flooding the main...
1375 Pullman Way, Oakland
Sold | 3 BR | 3.5 BA | 1,714 sqft
1375 Pullman Way – Station House Luxury This bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom solar-powered townhouse is where luxury meets green living. The main level’s open floor plan and high ceilings are highlighted by...