In this, my first Blog entry, I want to take the opportunity to say welcome to all readers as well as wishing everybody a Happy and Prosperous 2006. In future entries I look forward to keeping you informed with information related to the real estate market here in the East Bay.

My aim is to let you know where we see the market going; what changes are taking place and what is predicted for the future. As I write this entry at the beginning of January, there are more homes for sale than is usual at this time of year and in the main, they have been taking a little longer to sell than in mid 2005. But then the Holiday Season is often unpredictable. We will have a much better idea of how the market is shaping up by this time next month.

I am a long-time resident of the East Bay and I am proud to serve the community as a successful real estate agent with Intero Real Estate Services, the fastest growing real estate company in the country (source: National Association of REALTORs). Please consider me as your personal resource should you have any questions even remotely regarding real estate where I may be able to be of assistance. For example, if you need a contractor of any kind in my area, just give me a call. I can refer you to somebody who is personally recommended by me or one of my colleagues. Far better than resorting to the Yellow Pages!

Finally, if you have any thoughts about selling your home here, please let me know. I will be happy to let you have the benefit of my experience by giving you a Valuation and making recommendations about preparing your home for sale so that you can get the best price when you sell - all without any obligation. If you have a home to sell outside my area, I can still help you by referring you to an agent in my e-PRO network - these are all highly tech literate REALTORs. Less than 1.5% nationwide hold the e-PRO certification.

Please also remember me if you want to buy a home in the San Francisco East Bay. You will find me very knowledgeable about our area and very rsponsive to your needs.

You can contact me by phone at (925) 997-1585 or email me at Bernard@BernardGibbons.com. You can also find out a lot more about me by visiting my web site at www.BernardGibbons.com.