The Bertolozzi Group

Perfect Weather in the forecast to come see your dream home in Danville tonight and this weekend and envision what your summer could look like really soon ☀️👙🕶️🧴🍹

📍61 Silver Fir Lane, Danville

🛏️4 Bedrooms + Office
🚿3 Bathrooms
🏡 3,700 sqft
🌳 .45 acre lot
🏎️🏎️🏎️3 Car Garage
💦Pool with water fall from spa and built in custom automatic pool cover
🪵Wrap around covered back porch with built in mist system
🚪His and hers walk-in closets
🪟Panoramic views of backyard from floor to ceiling gridded windows
⛳️Gated Golf Course Community

💰Offered at $3,129,000

📅Twilight Tour: Friday 5/31 5-7:30PM

📅Open House: Saturday 6/1 + Sunday 6/2 1-4PM

👩🏼‍💼Listed by: Natasha Bertolozzi
DRE #01958903
eXp Realty of California, Inc

🎥 Videogrpahy by:

🛋️ Staging by:

If you’re interested in more info, photos, full video tour, disclosures, private showings (all the things) just comment SILVER and I’ll send it over

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The East Bay Housing Market.

Competitive. Expensive. Lightening Speed.

Annnd lucky for you I’m currently taking on clients who want to conquer the beast, find their dream home and then actually buy it right out from under their competition.

Sound good?

Give Zillow the day off and let’s chat. My DM’s are up there 👆🏻

Today’s buyers in the East Bay want updated! So trust me when I say it is not a waste of time or money to make those updates!

Yet most people buy with a long list of things they want to do and then never get around to actually doing it (sound familiar?). And then right before they sell knock it all out for the next person.

But you? You’re going against the grain I’m sure of it! Making those updates now so you can enjoy them while you’re there!

You’re over there adding equity to your home while making it a place you love, even if it’s not your forever home! I see you!

The fresh coat of paint. The new landscaping. And even the more “boring” stuff like a new water heater...these are all making your home a more beautiful and enjoyable place to live!

Most homes gain equity over time, but when you invest in your home in these ways, you can increase your equity exponentially

But where should you start? Not all home projects are created equal, so I put together a little list of ideas to help

Swipe to see a list of home improvement projects that usually add the most value to your home (all according to Remodeling’s most recent Cost vs Value Report)

As always, every home and neighborhood is different, so if you’re considering any of these projects but are concerned about your potential return on investment (ROI), DM me! You can show me your plans and I can help guide you in the right direction!

And remember not everything needs to be gutted! Paint, new hardware and light fixtures go a longgg way.

Hiii 👋🏻 I’m Natasha! Born and raised in Danville, so it truly has my heart (nothing like your hometown 🤍). I’ve helped over 150 families buy and sell real estate in the East Bay over the last 10 years. I’m a 4th generation East Bay native and I’ve lived in 10 of the 16 cities I service. I know the area well and I love it here.

If you are considering Buying or Selling in the East Bay, I’d absolutely love to help. DM me we’ll get started!

This is a very simplified and direct way of navigating the market right now (you’ll wanna save this!)

But first, the caption...

Buyers and sellers are much more educated with what’s happening in the market. They are researching information online long before they ever reach out to an agent.

(This is why I take the time to share so much on here with you, because I want to make sure you’re getting accurate info!!)

With all the information out there, it can be easy to find yourself feeling analysis paralysis. In other words, you have SO MUCH INFO that you’re just paralyzed and not sure what to do next.

So consider this post the skinny. It’s what you *really* need to know about the market right now, especially if you’re considering buying or selling in 2024.

Swipe the carousel to get the skinny!

Main Points:
Sellers - Price your home accurately from the get go (pricing is based on presentation and comparable sales)

Buyers - figure out your numbers (your real numbers) and go ALL IN right away

Not sure what this means exactly?
That’s why I’m for 🙋🏼‍♀️

DM me with questions and at the very least Follow 👉🏻 for East Bay CA market updates, small business highlights, home care and local happenings

This is where *ahem* I come in.

The National Association of Realtors recently released a stat that 41% of buyers started their home buying journey by looking at homes online.

I’m honestly surprised this number wasn’t higher (it has to be higher right?), given how easy it is to scroll the latest listings.

And of course there’s no real harm in browsing, but if you actually want to take the step of buying a house this year, I hope that contacting your agent is a close second step, because browsing homes for too long can lead to confusion and information overwhelm!

If you hope to buy your next (or first) house in the next 12 months, scroll away! But promise you’ll reach out to your agent (if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance I’m the one for you!).

Reaching out doesn’t mean you have to start the process of meeting with a lender or scheduling showings right away. It just means you have a professional on your side from day one, so you have a safe place for questions and a guide looking out for you!

You can reach out right here on IG, shoot me a text, schedule a call, download a guide… lots of ways to connect so please don’t hesitate to do so. I truly aim to be a resource - and an approachable one at that.

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And also… stop using Zillow and use Homes.com it’s SO much better

Not you, this summer, wishing you had listed your house in the spring

In case I haven’t said it enough...this year’s seller’s market is coming early. As in...it’s here.

According to Realtor.com’s latest market update, there was a 7.9% increase in active listings! Which is great because we desperately need more inventory

The buyer in you knows this since you’ve been watching the market

But maybe the Seller in you is feeling anxious and stressed?

That’s where I can help 🙋🏼‍♀️

With me as your listing agent, the vibe is less frantic what do I do and more LFG I’ve got this (think approachable but with every detail mapped out so you’re just following the plan)

Have you ever wanted someone to just tell you exactly what to do so you don’t have to think or worry about anything? A map to guide you down the path to success and profit?

While I can’t give you that for life, I most definitely will for selling your house *que sigh of relief*

Swipe through to see some of the ways I help you stay less frazzled throughout the process so you can focus on the fun part… your next chapter 🏡 helloooo dream home

And not just any dream home...but YOUR dream home 🤍

If you’ve made it this far… hi! I’m Natasha 👋🏻! Born and raised in Danville, so it truly has my heart (nothing like your hometown 🤍). I’ve helped over 150 families buy and sell real estate in the East Bay over the last 10 years. I’m a 4th generation East Bay native and I’ve lived in 10 of the 16 cities I service. I know the area well and I love it here.

If you are considering Buying or Selling in the East Bay, I’d love to help. DM me we’ll get started!

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CALLING ALL *Danville* HOMEBUYERS ⬇️

Is this you?

Do you find yourself searching realtor.com for homes in 5 different zip codes? (maybe Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and Pleasant Hill?)

Do you love the idea of living walk to town but also you want to live in a neighborhood full of kids and also are maybe wanting some land for your mini homestead fantasy?

Have you found a home you loved but hesitated putting in an offer (or even going to see it) because you’re not sure it’s on the side of town you actually want to be in?

Rest assured: you’re not the only one (seriously though).

If you’re struggling with where to live, try this instead.

Sign up for a VIP day with yours truly

This day is all about YOU. Picture this: We will spend one day together touring different homes in different neighborhoods. I’ll meet you and we’ll power through a couple of homes at a time.

Your job that day is to tell me everything you like and don’t like and my job is to make a list, documenting everything you say. At the end of the morning, we can grab something to eat and go over my notes, what you thought of each neighborhood, etc. Then,  I can refine your search based on your new criteria so you can say yes to the right house with confidence (and excitement because we are that much closer to finding home).

Does a VIP day sound like what you need?! Comment VIP below and I’ll get you on my calendar!

Let’s have a day of it and a good time while we’re at it. Who said buying a house has to be boring and stressful?

The cure for seller’s regret 👇🏻

99% of sellers have the SAME regret...

They waited to make changes to their home until they were selling (and they didn’t get to enjoy it while they lived there.)

Honestly I’m guilty. We did the same thing with our first house. Lived with our linoleum flooring in the Kitchen right up until 2 months before we sold. I loved it every day of those two months 😂

I also hear it all the time from clients while keeping their home for market… “if only we had done this sooner!” or “ok, now I’m not sure I wanna leave!”

Even if you know you’re going to move in the next year or three or 10, don’t make this same mistake! Invest some time, energy, and elbow grease into making your home exactly what you want it to be while you still live there!

I know I’m guilty of… oh I’ll save it for the next house - weather it be investing in a piece of furniture (will it even work in the next house) or a house project (I’d rather save it for a bigger down payment). But the furniture can move with you and the updates will most likely net you more when you Sell (you can ask me about which projects will translate to ROI).

Because honestly what’s the point of owning a home if you’re not going to love where you live? Even if it is a 3-5 year home.

And let me tell you something most other agents won’t: when you’re doing this, don’t worry about what future buyers will think!

Sure, maybe you’ll need to paint your kitchen back to Alabaster White instead of Banana Yellow, but if a bright yellow kitchen fills you with joy every morning when you make your coffee, then go bananas!

Bottom line: LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE...NOW! And worry about selling later. So when it’s time to put that sign in the yard, you’ll smile knowing you loved and embraced your time there 100%...and you’ll be ready to find a new place to love and make feel like home.

And not just any home...but YOUR home 🤍

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All is fair in love and homeownership...except for the part where you have to clean! 💔

As your local home matchmaker, I try my best to make this a little easier on you each month with a shortlist of maintenance tasks and chores to tackle so you never fall behind.

If you’re into this sort of thing, #1 you are my people, #2 you can comment “checklist” and I’ll send you a 12 month checklist to have at your fingertips.

🧹 Dust blinds (why do they get so dirty so fast?)

🧽 Clean Windows (help beat the winter gloom and clean those windows so ALL the natural light flows in to perk your mood)

🚿 Power wash driveway and patios (if you’re like us, your patios and walkways got absolutely hammered in the recent rains)

🔪Vaccum the Kitchen Drawers (did this today and I am unsure how there are breadcrumbs in literally every single drawer)

🌶 Organize the spice drawer/cabinet (no better feeling than a supremely organized and aesthetically pleasing spice drawer)

🧺 Check for lint build up in your dryer & refresh and organize the laundry room (we did this last month and I’m honestly surprised at how much lint was stuck)

🛏️ Reorganize towels and linens (get rid of the ones you don’t like or don’t use while you’re at it - thin it outtt)

PS: Comment CHECKLIST and I’ll send you the 2024 12 Month Homeowner Checklist!

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Where are my fellow list people at?

THE BEST DAY TO BUY A HOUSE IN 2024 👇🏻

Sorry to say… clickbait gotcha on this one because… There isn’t a best day.

Now there IS an ideal time of the year to buy (it just passed - it’s winter) for low competition and the ability to negotiate and get a deal. But 9 times out of 10 you are not going to be able to perfectly time when you Buy.

Because the truth is, every single buyer is different and every situation is unique.

Think about it...let’s pretend there’s a day where inflation and mortgage rates and home prices all align just perfectly to give you the *best* possible deal on a house.

EVEN IF that happens, what are the chances the kind of home you are looking for is magically on the market!?

Slim. (This is also the downfall of the winter market, inventory is low so options can be slim).

Choosing *when* to buy a house is so much more complex than looking at a few numbers the Feds announce.

You have to look at your LIFE. What’s going on? Can you handle a move right now? Can you afford the house you really want, or is it best to keep saving? Are you trying to pay off debt to improve your credit score? Do your parents have health issues that you’re busy helping them navigate? Are you planning a wedding?

There is NO perfect day or time to buy a house. There’s only a perfect time for you.

Don’t let clickbait headlines make you feel like you’re behind or missing out. Focus on you and forget the rest.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the 10 years I’ve been in this industry, it’s when it really is the right time for you to buy a house, the right house will be there.

If you’ve made it this far… hi! I’m Natasha 👋🏻! Born and raised in Danville, so it truly has my heart (nothing like your hometown 🤍). I’ve helped over 160 families buy and sell real estate in the East Bay over the last 10 years. I’m a 4th gen East Bay native and I’ve lived in 10 of the 16 cities I service. I know the area well and I love it here.

If you are considering Buying or Selling in the East Bay, I’d absolutely love to help. DM me we’ll get started!

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Please don’t make your financial decisions based on what you see on the news.

It seems every time I open Google or turn on the TV, I see headlines about how the market is crashing and nobody is moving with high interest rates... meanwhile most Realtors I know are having a shot gun start to the year with everyone prepping to enter the market

But why? Why would people list their house knowing they’ll lose the unicorn 2.8% interest rate?

Because life doesn’t stop just because the Feds raise the rates.

Couples are still getting married, people are still getting new jobs, and babies are still being born everyday

According to NAR, most sellers (80%) cite at least one life event as an influence on their decision to move and sell their home.

The most common reasons? A change in household or family size (54%) or people who can now work remotely from home more often (41%).

So don’t worry what the media is telling you… do what works for your family and your life.

If you have any questions about your local market, let’s talk… most cities are badly hurting for inventory (that’s right… it’s STILL a Sellers market) but that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for buyers. My prediction: The Spring Market is going to be a doozy.

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The ball may have dropped, but I never drop the ball on your monthly homeowner checklist! 🪩 (we’re just going to ignore the fact that it’s the 18th)

Swipe to see your January Homeowner Checklist. And if you’re feeling extra motivated this month, comment CHECKLIST below for the entire 2024 homeowner checklist!

It’s the perfect thing to print off and reference all year long

🎄 Store Christmas decor in labeled bins (toss broken lights! Don’t put those back in to torture yourself next year - also hoping this one is already done because… well it’s Jan 18)

🧼 Deep clean your fridge and freezer ( has a phenomenal resource for ALL the deep cleaning)

🧽 Wipe down ceiling fans (just did this - we have 7 and it took me two weeks lol but it’s so nice to look up and not see an inch of dust on the blades)

🛀 Wash duvet covers and shams (just did this too - I love freshly laundered bedding… I’m a creature of comfort)

👕 Organize dresser drawers and closets (after Christmas is the perfect time to go into your kids rooms and pull anything old, stained, wrong season, too small, whatever.. and replace with the new)

📦Take purged items to local donation center (also just did this after driving around with a trunk full of stuff for 2 weeks and it felt SO good even though the guy gave me a bit of lip for my “heavy” bag)

💡 Replace burnt out light bulbs (just did this today and am so happy we will be able to see at night again)

🏡 Make 3 home goals for the year AND schedule them on the calendar (if it’s not on the calendar, I can almost guarantee it’s not going to happen)
Mine are: 1. Buy + Install whole house water filtration system 2. Finish the family room/kitchen space 3. Spruce up my office
My husband’s (if I had to guess): 1. Same as mine (only thing we’ve agreed on so far 😂) 2. Organize and re-arrange garages 3. Fire pit area in backyard

Trying to keep these on the shorter side because while I love lists, I’m trying to not overload my own plate let alone yours

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The real estate market has done a lot of crazy things over the last few years, but one thing has stayed consistent: increased home values.

Now from mid to late 2020-2022 home values were increasing at a rapid, unsustainable rate. But in 2023, those rates leveled out and now home prices are increasing at a historically normal rate of about 3.3% (according to NAR).

And as we enter 2024, we’re seeing that there are still more buyers than homes available to buy, which means home prices will continue to increase (experts at NAR predict by another 1.5% - I personally think higher since rates peaked in November)

“While rising interest rates have reduced affordability—and therefore demand—they have also reduced supply through the mortgage rate lock-in effect. Overall, it appears the reduction in supply has outweighed the decrease in demand, thus house prices have started to increase . . .” - Freddie Mac

So what does this mean for you…

As a Seller?
I think the days of massive short term price gains are over (unless you’re a flipper - still seeing potential), so if a new season of life is upon you and your home no longer fits your needs… it may be the right time to start preparing the process.

As a Buyer?
If you’re waiting for prices to drop - I truly don’t think that’s going to happen. Slow and steady appreciation- at a minimum - is in our future with the low inventory levels. If you’re waiting on rates to drop further I think they could get lower this year so if you can’t afford because of rates you can wait but prices may be up just enough to also cause you some trouble

Bottom line: home prices are still increasing, just at a slower, more sustainable pace

If this resonates with you let’s chat! It’s just a conversation 🤷🏼‍♀️ if you get some clarity, direction or a bonafide step by step plan (my specialty)... it’s a win right? And you could get a fancy latte out of it (if you’re into that sort of thing)

Slide into my DM’s, shoot me a text or comment “DM” and we can knock one thing of your 2024 to do list

“A dream without a plan is just a wish” - Antoine de Saint Exupery

Are people buying second homes in this market?

*Shouts from the rooftops*

YES!

At the risk of sounding insensitive to those that are struggling to purchase their first home, we need to talk about the fact that people ARE buying second homes (yes, even with these interest rates!!)

How is this possible?! Clients have a variety of life experiences, but the one common denominator? They’ve typically already own real estate.

Home values appreciate over time (sometimes slowly, sometimes in huge, giant leaps). When this happens, homeowners are either able to pay off their homes or qualify for another loan to pay for another house.

Talking to your preferred tax professional is important because the taxes when owning a second home are different depending on whether it’s a second home or a being used as a rental.

How you’re using your home also influences the type of loan you’ll need (jumbo or conventional), so having a clear plan before purchasing is super important.

Need to clarify your plan? You’re in the right place because planning is kind of my thing.

Slide into my DM’s and we’ll figure it out together.

I also know a Lender who created a rental calculator that is extremely helpful in crunching all the numbers. Happy to connect you so you can benefit from his genius. We use it to crunch our numbers and it really helps to paint a complete picture (payment, rental income, potential tax savings etc).

P.S. Did you know that even if you’re considering buying out of state, I can help? I’m connected to a large network of agents who run their businesses like I do. I’m more than happy to connect you to an agent anywhere - literally anywhere!

I debated posting the list this month because who really needs MORE to do during December?

So instead, I edited the list down to things I'm personally tackling this month.

🧽Clean your windows. It may seem like a weird time to do this with the rain, but because the winter is darker, cleaning of the dust from the windows actually allows for more light to come through, making it not feel so gloomy during these cold winter months.

🫧While you're cleaning the windows, you'll probably notice the blinds are filthy (just me?) so you may as well tackle those too (pop on a Christmas movie or two and make it a day)

🧼Disinfect everything. Sick season. Enough said.

🧺Put all outdoor cushions away. Realistically, this should have been done. We have more than half stored and are waiting on a new storrage container for the other half. So if you're behind like us, this is your reminder to get on it!

🪑Once all of the pillows and cushions are tucked safely away, cover the furniture! Makes a world of difference in prolonging the lifespan of your outdoor furniture.

🎄By now you are hopefully fully decorated for Christmas. Rather than put any unused items back into storage, take them to a local donation center. Don't wait until after Christmas because they don't take holiday decor after a Holiday has passed (learned this the hard way a few years ago). Perfect time for someone else to pick it up and use it in their home this holiday season.

☕️Slow down, say no, relax and enjoy this season! I'm team wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate and I fully revel in the magic that Christmas decorations add to my home. Enjoy it!

🎶I'm also very into turning on youtube and picking the fireplace + christmas music channel. Literally chefs kiss.

Not too much extra this month. And honestly... going to keep this momentum going for 2024.

RAISE YOUR HAND if you look at a current goal of yours and secretly wish you had started working towards it 5 years ago 🙋🏻‍♀️🫣

Honestly, even 5 months ago sounds nice.

For example... I have a goal of starting a garden to grow some of our favorite produce. I wish I had started making plans for said Garden before winter took hold, but here we are. No garden and rock hard dirt.

The concept of wishing we'd started sooner is one I see often...especially in real estate.

Whether it's just for the sake of homeownership or to invest in additional properties, most homeowners agree: they wish they would have started sooner.

According to a recent study by Fannie Mae, homeowners who purchased their homes 32 years ago have seen their properties' values nearly *triple* during that time.

TRIPLE. And not by completely gutting and renovating the home like everyone on TV makes it look like you have to do.

You can triple your home's value JUST by owning and maintaining the property. 🤯

This is great news for future sellers! Even if you're unsure what to do next, simply staying in your home and making your payments is adding value to your home!

As for buyers, the sooner you start investing in real estate, the better. I don't want you to look back in regret. We have to stop looking at investing in real estate as this huge, daunting, impossible, unattainable task and just start, one step at a time.

Your first home will not be your dream home, but it will be the first TANGIBLE step to getting your dream home.

Working towards that first step? DM me! I will walk with you every step of the way.

I know I know.

Everyone wants a good deal (on anything and everything).



Black Friday and even Small Business Saturday can get us thinking we need EVERYTHING, just because it's on sale. I heard some companies are now marking products up and then discounting them so they aren’t actually on sale but just look like it 🤯 this is what consumerism has become apparently.

But how do we know if something is REALLY a good deal? How do we know if we REALLY should spend our hard earned money on it ?

Lucky for you, I actually help clients answer this very question when it comes to purchasing real estate all year long.

First, I have my clients make a list of what's important to them in a home (I’d have a top 3 and really try to stick to it - dig DEEP. What do you REALLY want?). As we house hunt, we refer back to that list often. Of course, our list of must-haves can change with time, but I keep my clients focused on what's truly important to them so they don't end up with a home they regret.

I also look at comps for each home they're considering putting an offer in on. This lets us see what other similar homes in the neighborhood have sold for so we can see what the market value should be. I like to look at it through the eyes of an appraiser… what value are they going to determine when they go out to do their report?

Lastly, I tell my clients to think about how long they're planning on living in this house. I want to make sure that it’s going to have what they need for longer than just “right now.”

Truth is, only YOU can decide if a home is a good deal for you or not. But if you stay true to what you need (and want!) for the time you're planning on living there and you are educated on the market value, you'll feel like you got the best deal out there.

If you’re thinking that buying real estate is in your 2024 plans, let’s chat - make a plan and get you ready to join the homeowner club, investors club, move to that dream home… whatever your chapter is, I’m here to help you get there friends

Gobble Gobble! 🦃 This Homeowner Checklist is STUFFED full of good stuff, you’ll want to go back for seconds 🍗

⚠️ Check paths, stairs and railings for safety
🚽 Deep-clean bathrooms (will make 👇🏻 easier to see what is needed)
🛀 Check bathtub + shower caulk and repair if needed
🍂 Remove the last of the Fall leaves (check those gutters again)
🚨 Restock emergency kits for car and home
🔥 If you use a fireplace or wood stove, do a deep clean + order firewood
🧽 Clean Garbage Disposal
🛌 Clean (and flip) all your mattresses
🧹 Get a Chimney Sweep to Inspect the Fireplace
🛍 Get a head start on your holiday shopping
🦃 Host a friendsgiving
🍞 Make a donation to your local food pantry
📪 Order holiday cards and update your contact list

Which one are you going to start working on first?! (Starting on those holiday cards myself)

Don't forget...for my fellow list lovers I have a 12 Month Homeowner Checklist for you to print and reference all year long!

Comment or DM “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send it over

What actual nightmares are made of… At least for me anyway 👻 [esp #10 my goodness]