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About Alameda
Alameda's retailers generate nearly $400 million in sales each year. By major retail category, restaurants garner $54 million, grocery/drug items $230 million, home electronics over $14 million, apparel over $50 million, footwear $11 million, home furnishings over $6 million, home appliances over $6 million and home improvements/remodeling over $17 million annually. Education;98% of Alameda high school students complete all four years. Approximately 65% of residents over 25 are college-educated, and 40 re employed in executive, managerial and technical occupations. The community is also home to the College of Alameda and the California School of Professional Psychology. A one-stop employment center at the city of Alameda can help link employers with qualified employees. California State University at Hayward and the University of California at Berkeley are both in close proximity to Alameda. They provide higher education to residents and a top-notch work force to employers. Technology-Related Businesses; The city's success in attracting high-tech companies is evidenced by the concentration of software, programming, networking, peripheral manufacturing, alternative transportation, biotech and related service companies. Over 200 high-tech businesses are located throughout the city in the Harbor Bay and Marina Village business parks, and the Lincoln Alameda Center. The former Naval Air Station -- now Alameda Point -- is undergoing conversion to private and commercial uses. Jobs; Among its labor force of 38,240, approximately 37,000 Alamedans are currently employed. The unemployment rate, city-wide, is a low 3.1%. Transportation; Alameda is served by AC Transit, BART shuttle service, and two ferry systems. The Oakland International Airport is immediately adjacent to Alameda. The community is accessible from Highway 880 via four bridges and from the Oakland/Jack London Square area by tunnels running beneath the estuary. Alameda's compact geography, in addition to its bicycle and pedestrian-friendly.
The vacancy rate in Alameda is under 5%. There are 14,800 rental units and the median value of owner occupied property is $280,000. Alameda offers housing in all price ranges to meet the needs of residents. Recreation; Alameda has 14 parks, many equipped with first-rate baseball diamonds, tournament-quality golf courses, soccer fields, beaches, bird refuges, bicycle and pedestrian paths, natural open space, extensive picnic areas, and waterfronts. The shoreline parks along the San Francisco Bay and the San Leandro Marina extend for over six miles, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline and the East Bay hills. Marinas abound, with over a dozen yacht brokers, a half dozen yacht clubs and over 3,400 boat slips and dry boat storage spaces, more than any other community in the Bay Area, second in the nation to Marina Del Ray. Arts include; Alameda hosts several of its own community arts including; theater, a civic light opera, a community band, a historical museum, cultural activities and a diverse community of musicians, writers, craftspersons and artists. Alameda is within minutes of the galleries, museums, theaters, symphony, ballet and opera in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley.
Alameda includes the friendly communities of Harbor Bay Alameda, Columbia Headlands, Normandy, Costa Brava, Clipper Cove, Bay Isle, Point Lantern Bay, Seaview, Bay Farm, Central, East Side, Fernside, Alameda Beach and Gold Coast. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in any of these fine communities, call Dave and Carla Higgins. Double Your Expectations
Buying a New Alameda Home?
Buying a Alameda home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should
know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your
family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Alameda home to purchase:
- Location – Alameda has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity
to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Alameda.
As you browse homes on , keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking.
You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you'll become willing to make compromises to find the Alameda home
that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Alameda homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the
one for you. Get started now.
Selling your Alameda Home?
Selling your Alameda home through Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is the right decision. Our agents are here to guide you
through a potentially complicated process. You deserve top-dollar for your property and Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is committed to marketing
and selling your home. All of our agents are certified REALTORs® and they are determined to give you peace of mind
throughout the home selling process. With years of experience in the Alameda home market, our team has the secret recipe
for attracting the right kind of home buyers at just the right time. Choosing Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is a wise decision. Learn a bit
more about our agents here.
Apply for a Home Loan to purchase your Alameda home?
The Alameda home market is highly active at this time. Interest rates continue to hover near record lows and it’s never
been easier to finance your Alameda home purchase —whether it’s your first home purchase, a vacation property, or a retirement
townhouse. Find out how much house you can afford, learn about settlement and closing costs, and access the most current
lending rates through our preferred mortgage partner.