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.
01 Jun 2021
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing...
14 May 2021
Real estate inventory AND prices are both way up from a year ago when we were still in the early days of the pandemic lock down. Today it’s a tale of two markets in...
03 May 2021
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A...
01 Apr 2021
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This...
01 Mar 2021
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to...
01 Feb 2021
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during...
01 Dec 2020
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways...
01 Nov 2020
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most...
01 Oct 2020
For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a...
01 Sep 2020
The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The...
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,978 sqft
2044 Highland Dr – Manor Crest Village Mid-Century Modern Your quintessential California mid-century modern home awaits! Post and beam construction provides an Eichler style open floor plan with flexible living spaces all on one level....
Sold | 2 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,172 sqft
3715 Maybelle Ave, Unit B – Laurel Lane Move-In Ready Light, airy, and spacious townhouse in the heart of Oakland’s Laurel District. Featuring an open floor plan with excellent indoor/outdoor flow, this 2-story end-unit feels like...
Sold | 4 BR | 2 BA | 2,111 sqft
4020 Salem St – Claude Oakland Designed Atrium Model Eichler Your stay-at-home paradise awaits at this idyllic mid-century modern home. A custom covered atrium assures that being inside has never felt so liberating. Surrounded by...
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,321 sqft
2775 San Carlos Dr – Beautifully Restored Rancho San Miguel Eichler Recently and tastefully remodeled, the home’s mid-century architectural character was not compromised in the process. The bathrooms have been fully updated to meet today’s...
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,543 sqft
225 San Antonio Way – Gorgeous Rancho San Miguel Eichler Originally built in 1955 by Joseph Eichler, this thoughtfully updated home blends quintessential mid-century post-and-beam architecture with all of today’s modern amenities. The open floor...
Sold | 1 BR | 1 BA | 720 sqft
1 Kelton Ct #2K – Mid Century Piedmont Ave Condo This delightful move-in ready condo at 1 Kelton Court with cool mid-century vibes is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac yet just steps to award-winning...
Sold | 5 BR | 3 BA | 2,387 sqft
61 Los Cerros Place – Expansive & Updated Two Story Eichler If you’ve been looking to own a spacious Eichler home that combines ample indoor & outdoor living space with all of today’s modern amenities,...
Sold | 1 BR | 1 BA | 731 sqft
320 Lee St #206 – Move in ready at the Van Buren Tower Mid-century vibes adorn this turn-key Adams Point condo at the desirable Van Buren Tower. Only one block to Lake Merritt’s Lakeside Park...
Sold | 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,993 sqft
3736 Merridan Dr – Stunning A. Quincy Jones Designed Double-A-Frame Eichler Located in Concord’s Parkwood Estates, this stunning Double-A-Frame Eichler brings a touch of Palm Springs lifestyle directly to the East Bay. Designed by renowned...