ROOF Donations To East Bay Nonprofits 2023

 Despite market volatility in 2023, the Red Oak Opportunity Foundation (ROOF) pulled together to distribute over $90,000 to East Bay nonprofits. The funds were distributed to 21 charities that directly benefit East Bay communities. These nonprofits support the unhoused, at-risk youth, women and children in need, the environment, educational- and arts-based ... Read More

ROOF Donations To East Bay Nonprofits

 Despite market volatility in 2023, the Red Oak Opportunity Foundation (ROOF) pulled together to distribute over $90,000 to East Bay nonprofits. The funds were distributed to 21 charities that directly benefit East Bay communities. These nonprofits support the unhoused, at-risk youth, women and children in need, the environment, educational- and arts-based ... Read More

New Donations To East Bay Nonprofits

 Despite market volatility in 2023, the Red Oak Opportunity Foundation (ROOF) pulled together to distribute over $90,000 to East Bay nonprofits. The funds were distributed to 21 charities that directly benefit East Bay communities. These nonprofits support the unhoused, at-risk youth, women and children in need, the environment, educational- and arts-based ... Read More

Falling in love with your East Bay home

Whether or not you love the home you’re in, the significance of our homes took on a whole new meaning during the Covid pandemic. The concept of loving our living spaces instantly became a higher priority for most as was evidenced by the influx of home buying and selling in ... Read More

A RISING TIDE: A look at homelessness in Alameda County

  Featuring a conversation with the director, Cheryl Fabio On Wednesday, February 7th, the Red Oak DEI Action Committee hosted a special screening of the documentary, A Rising Tide. The film reveals, through the eyes of children and their families, the survival strategies they are forced to endure while struggling ... Read More

State of the Market: A Red Oak Webinar

 Are you wondering what the 2024 East Bay real estate market may have in store? Join Red Oak’s leadership team to get the inside scoop! This information-packed webinar will include helpful material for current homeowners as well as buyers and sellers navigating the current market. We’ll cover East Bay key ... Read More

Has the downturn bottomed out?

The 2023 real estate market in the Inner East Bay was not necessarily a pretty one. The number of sales fell to their lowest level since the MLS went online in 1996. Median price for the year as a whole fell 9% (and now stands above 2020 levels). But the market ... Read More

Community Land Trusts and Supporting Housing Affordability in the East Bay

 It’s no secret that the Bay Area has affordable housing challenges. One interesting model for addressing this is a Community Land Trust (CLT). A CLT is a nonprofit organization that manages land and offers housing for the benefit of a community, enabling it to become stronger and more equitable. (See ... Read More

Ways to Make Your Home “Smarter”

 Living in the East Bay means we’re in one of the most eco-conscious places in the country. This leads us to question what more we can do to help our beautiful planet. Incorporating eco-friendly features into your home doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming. Simply introducing Internet-enabled smart devices can have a ... Read More