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Here is a link that you can see the ratings in San Leandro. Link: www.greatschools.org/best-schools/california/san-leandro?distance=5&lat=37.7046&locationType=city&lon=-122.162&st%5B%5D=public It's tough to compare to San Ramon, but in general the ratings I've seen are lower (as you'll see in the link). However, from my perspective, the ratings are between 7-9 out of 10, according to that link. On the higher side of the range/ratings spectrum.

@@BironPickens glad you found this helpful! If I can be of any assistance with your real estate needs out here or if you have any questions I can answer please don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy New Year!

Glad you found it helpful!

@@dannyt7075 lots of pools

It's a great area, in my opinion.

Glad you found it helpful! Happy Holidays to you as well.

@@geraldbennett7035 Much, much different these days. With all the development and investment that’s gone on, it’s got a lot of appeal.

The price can vary quite a bit depending on the size and location of the home, as well as the lot size. But even right now, the current inventory with the general criteria of 3 bed, 2 bath and a lot size greater than 7000sqft starts at $1.5m and goes up from there. If you'd like to set up a Zoom call, I can show you behind the scenes of the inventory on the MLS so you can see for yourself what I'm talking about. Just let me know how I can be of any help.

@sallyho146 The weather in the Sacramento area (including Davis and Elk Grove) will be similar to Tracy in comparing temperatures throughout the year. However, you will generally have better air quality in the Sacramento (and surrounding areas) compared to Tracy. I've worked with many clients that have moved to that area (as well as Tracy too) and absolutely love it.

Thanks for watching and glad you found the video helpful! We live in Pleasant Hill as well, I'm sure we've crossed paths at some point. Please keep me in mind when the time is right for you to start searching, I'm here to help! Have a great Thanksgiving! Cheers

@livinginsfbayarea That's super cool you live in Pleasant Hill too. Thank you, and yeah I'll definitely keep you in mind for any future needs or referrals. 🙂

@@nishiki393 That's sincerely appreciated and happy to be of any help. Also, I have another neighborhood video coming out for Martinez. Some great neighborhoods there, like Concord. Have a great weekend!

@@livinginsfbayarea Awesome I will look forward to that. I was just there a couple weekends ago at the weekend farmers market to pick up some more of my favorite Donna's Tamales (vegan and completely natural ingredients, the only healthy tamales I can find, including without some garbage oil in them... and they taste awesome!). They also have them at other area farmers markets including the Concord one. They have a complete list at their website. And they are based in Concord or Martinez I can't remember which offhand, and too lazy to go look right now. ... Oh and they also have non-vegan ones too for those interested.

@ I’ll have to check them out!

I can understand your perspective. Dublin has changed a lot in the last 20yrs. For a counterpoint, property taxes may have doubled but means your property values have done so as well and that's never a bad equity position to have. Also, with the shortage of housing we have in the Bay Area, housing development is usually a welcomed scenario. Oh, and that Costco is very close by, doesn't sound like its a bad thing that it happens to be in Pleasanton. It took a decade to get approved. Have a great Thanksgiving!

You are welcome. Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

I really like Albany. It definitely flies under the radar compared to other cities/towns so in my opinion its a bit of a hidden gem.

you live in a wealthy area where the median house price is $1.5M. i lived in the bay area for 6 years and i think you need to go outside of your bubble.

Dublin is definitely safe. There are some other very safe cities around the Bay though too.

Happy to do both. Thank you for your suggestions, and I agree many people have a tough time choosing between them. Both are great cities.

Lol only San leandro is somewhat "ghetto". Everywhere else is Hella safe and very low crime.

I disagree completely. You may want to take a look at where you are pulling your info. What you are saying is not fact at all.

@livinginsfbayarea My daily life in SF , 63 years old and raised here , where do you get your narrative

@ You somehow think that cities like San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasant Hill, and Hercules are high crime and English is the second language?? Lol!! I’ll just leave it at that.

@@ecor150 agreed

@@msarizona657 Welcome to the Bay Area! Thanks for reaching out, I’m happy to help! Please email me at adam@adamdobrinich.com. I’d love to find some time for the three of us to chat so I can learn more about what your preferences are for a home.

Thanks Colin

@@lpsglitterpaws8536 I agree, I really like that area of San Ramon. Lots of character. I have clients and friends that live there and they love it.

Richmond has some great neighborhoods and we’ve seen a lot of people move there over the last few years. Have you thought about moving there?

@@livinginsfbayarea have you...

@ I haven’t, as I’m not looking to move. But there has been a huge amount of people that have over the last several years.

Glad to hear you found the video useful! If I can answer any questions or assist with your home search once you get started please let me know. I can share some more in depth details about Dublin. I’m here to help just let me know how I can be of service to you.

I guess that depends on what someone considers expensive but rents have steadily gone up here, like everywhere else. But from folks that I’ve helped buy a home that were renting before said rents were pricey.

Yes rent is expensive. You might find some places near downtown but it’s getting less safe. There are a lot of homeless in Civic Park and they have brought drugs and sellers. I’m moved out of country pretty soon. I just don’t feel safe here anymore. It’s getting so hot it’s ridiculous. Many days over 90. This year lots of triple digit days. Want my advice? If you want to be outside move over the hill towards the water. It’s going to be too hot to live here in a year or so.

I hear Grass Valley is a nice place to live.

@livinginsfbayarea it's becoming crowded up here. It's highway 49 from Auburn to Grass Valley. It has afternoon traffic jam on a "Two Lane" highway. It's kinda hilarious to know we're this is going soon. Another disturbing thing up here. Compared to the Bay area In the Bay area, everybody has fences around their homes. They know their boundaries. People don't have fences and they don't know their boundaries. It's it's a subject up here, and you have to be careful what you do. Kinda primitive you might say.

Richmond has its good parts and bad (like most cities), but its also quietly become one of the faster growing cities in the East Bay. We've seen a lot of professionals who work in Oakland and San Francisco because of its affordability and its still on the BART line for easy transportation. Because of this we are seeing more and more areas of Richmond turning over which then attracts more people. In that direction there is also El Sobrante, Pinole and Hercules. A lot of people like these cities as well.

@@livinginsfbayareathey’re moving to Point Richmond, not Richmond. Big difference. You recommending Richmond are gonna cause a lot of people to get hurt.

@@tomevers6670 Doesn’t sound like you even read what the original commenter or myself even wrote.

There is some new construction. Not a lot but some. Mostly smaller developments. You can find 3bed 2bath houses in Concord from $700k and up. It just depends on the neighborhood and square footage you are looking for. If you are looking for that extra half bath making it a 2.5 bath, it will narrow the range of options.

I agree, Brian. There's a lot to like in Walnut Creek and the city does a great job for the community. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Much appreciated, Steve. And buying 20yrs ago...bravo! Great city as you describe and a mountain of equity. Congrats! Thank you for watching and the kind feedback.

Even 20 years ago, wouldn’t you still be paying at least $300K for a decent home? Not Gale Ranch, but an ordinary middle-class home.

Hi! Thanks for reaching out, that's exciting to hear that you are thinking about moving to Martinez. The best thing for us to do is connect for a call so I can understand a bit more about what you are looking for. Please email me at: adam@adamdobrinich.com and we can find some time to connect.

Sounds like it was rough time. I know lots of people (and clients) that have had a much different experience. I appreciate you watching the video and commenting again.

Nope.

Thank you @johnevoice. I'm such a big fan of Martinez as well. I actually have some additional videos for Martinez that I'm in the process of recording. Can't wait to get them uploaded here! Also, if you need any assistance selling, I'd love the opportunity to interview for the job!

I hear your point @flipkoofx1137. But Oakland also has some beautiful parts and tons of great culture and diversity.

Fremont is probably one of the biggest and prominent city in the east bay. I’m surprised it stayed out of your list.

I agree I lived in the Bay Area for over 40 years and Oakland is the only city that I tell people to avoid at all cost. Yes there are some good parts but that is where criminals target for burglaries and car thefts. I agree with Dublin and Lafayette for good cities to move to but the other cities have trash rating for schools and/or have high crime rate. If you pick Dublin then why not Livemore or Fremont? Fremont has great schools, low crime and has TWO BART stations. It is also close enough to commute to the South Bay and the Pennisula.

@@livinginsfbayareaI was born in Oakland and literally hate when I have to go there.

@@tomevers6670 sounds like a personal problem.

Thanks for watching, you offer up some great perspective here.

Thanks for your comment @KaiSosceles. Thats a great option to get around. It's one I didn't consider until you brought it up. And especially for some simple errands.

It definitely has grown a lot. Still has a lot of the same personality though.

Things be a changing in the creek since I moved in 2015.

What are the biggest changes you've noticed since 2015?

When do I say that Pittsburg isn't worth mentioning?? 🤔

You're just hearing things, caveman

Named in your family’s honor Sir. 😂 At least you get a city named after your surname, I have none. I’m jealous 😂

The footage is indeed of Martinez

Oh yes. The pics are Martinez (other than some freeway pics that I’m uncertain about).

Thanks for sharing your opinion. I happen to disagree. There's tons to like about Concord, and my clients and friends that live there really like what the city has to offer.

East Bay in general is bad.

Agreed