if I could give more than five stars, I would in a heartbeat. You would be making a big mistake to…read moreuse anyone other than Brenda for a home loan. Brenda and her team are absolutely amazing. This is the fifth house I've purchased in my life and this was the first time I didn't panic during our loan underwriting. Outside of this experience, closing on time always felt like it was at risk. This time, we had 3 week close and actually closed a few days early. Brenda was extremely proactive, communicative, and responsive. We could not believe the seller went with us despite not come in with the highest offer. We were told through their agent one of the reasons they accepted our offer was because of Brenda's reputation. You can't ask for more than that

As first-time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better experience than working with Brenda…read moreand her team. Brenda took the time to meet with us on multiple occasions, walking us through our mortgage options with patience and clarity. She even recommended a rate buy-down strategy which we successfully negotiated for the seller to cover. Thank you Brenda and team for making our first home purchase such a smooth and rewarding journey!

First home buyer here! Jay has been absolutely helpful in our journey in home ownership, not just…read morethe securing mortgage part. He was my go to person for all things financial related to home ownership and he knew i could count on his honest advice. He always delivered the honest feedback regardless whether or not we'll end up with his services or not. He also did fair price and rates comparison with other providers and was always available to answer any questions or take those lengthy calls if needed. But not just that, he also offered the best rates in the town which always helps financially. 10/10 from us. I'd highly recommend working with him and his team!

Great job with our initial loan and refinances. Clear, proactive, professional, and helped educate…read moreus along the way.

Amy Loughran is a consummate professional. Finding the right house was easy enough but where she…read moredifferentiates herself is in the attention and expertise she delivers both throughout and beyond closing. As a newcomer to the community, Amy was a valuable and trusted advisor in all things great and small. Thanks, Amy!

I cannot recommend our agent Amy Loughran and the whole team at Kate McCaffrey Group highly enough…read more As buyers in the notoriously tricky Alameda market, we found Amy's deep local experience and sharp instincts to be invaluable. She helped us navigate the common tactic of 'teaser' pricing (listing low to drive bidding wars) by providing clear, accurate data on where market rates actually sat. We ultimately purchased a Victorian home, and Amy was instrumental in helping us understand the special considerations and responsibilities that come with owning a historic resource. Her expertise in this area gave us a level of confidence we wouldn't have had otherwise. Once we were in escrow, Amy truly went above and beyond. Even through the holidays, she was incredibly responsive and never missed a beat. She provided us with excellent referrals for local contractors and was a wealth of knowledge regarding schools and neighborhood nuances. Even though we closed escrow just 2 days before New Year's Day, Amy and the others on the team kept us informed and moved the process along as quickly as possible. If you want a dedicated, well-connected team that truly understands the unique character of Alameda homes, work with these folks!

Richard is the best! He's super knowledgeable, friendly and fast…read more We ran into some issues as first time home buyers due to the property, but we were able get the problem resolved with Richard's research and helpful advice. We were able to close in about a month and couldn't have done it without him! Richard runs the basics down for us lay people, highly recommend! A+++

My first home buying experience:…read more My boyfriend and I were first time home buyers and we honestly didn't know where to start. I listened to a bunch of podcasts to familiarize myself with the home buying process, and all the information pointed to having a great mortgage broker and real estate agent. Sure, it's possible to do it on your own without a mortgage broker, but I am so glad I didn't and found Rick on yelp! I looked at his amazing reviews and reached out to him the same day. He was quick to respond and after talking to Rick, I realized there were so many things that I didn't know about the loan process. He has over 40 years of experience and knowledge to impart on us and made sure we understood each process before proceeding with any type of action. Not only was he knowledgeable, he was also very patient with us and broke down jargon to educate us in a way that we understood. So then we got pre-approved and were ready to go house hunting. We were set to leave for a month's vacation in Asia and ended up winning a bid for a house on the day of our flight! Talk about terrible timing, but Rick worked with us every step of the way. He gave us reassurance and a piece of mind that everything was going to work out. As a first time home buyer, we needed his calming presence and confidence since we were very anxious about our first huge financial investment. His communication skills even with the different time zones were top notch! Rick went above and beyond to communicate to us the change in interest rates and made sure that all of us (him, me, my boyfriend, real estate agent, and escrow officer) were all on the same page. His ability to prioritize time sensitive materials and emphasize on what required immediate attention really highlights his time management skills. Rick was also very honest and realistic with us. He made sure we understood all the fees that went with each transaction so that we were able to calculate our finances accordingly and had no surprise fees at the end. Overall, I cannot express how thankful I am to have him as my mortgage broker. This whole process went smoothly and stress-free with Rick on our team and I will most certainly use him again in the future. This type of top notch customer service is the reason why we search on yelp for hours on end. He is simply the best out there and you won't regret having him in your corner!

Recently purchased a home and had Peter as our Mortgage Broker. Most of our interaction was with…read moreour Loan Officer, but Peter was available for consultation. As you know, mortgage rates have been going up and up. I was able to secure a VA loan with the best interest rate I could find anywhere. If I found one better they beat it. The whole home buying process was very simple. I think it is unique to have the right combo of Broker, Loan Officer, Real Estate Agent and Title Company. I picked up the phone and texted Peter today to ask a question about property taxes. He called be back and we went through everything I had. Great resource, approachable, friendly and does his job with integrity.

I would not work Pete again given the poor advice I received at the time. Markets change but the…read morelack of listening to a buyers real needs and lack of perspective left me flat.

Jason has guided me through the financing of 3 home…read morepurchases and has provided exceptional service. He is extremely knowledges about different types of loans and very easy to work with. For my most recent home purchase, Jason was able to apply multiple creative strategies such that I was able to purchase my new home before selling my current home. This saved a huge amount money not to mention avoiding the stress of moving twice! He is truly amazing and I recommend his service without hesitation !

Jason was wonderful throughout the entire loan securing process. He was highly knowledgeable about…read moreeach and every step of the process. I called/emailed him numerous times and he explained and re-explained things I didn't understand to the point where it was clearly spelled out in layman's terms. Even after my loan was transferred to a different lender, Jason was still open and willing to be a contact and resource for any follow up information. I absolutely will be recommending anyone seeking out a loan to reach out to him. Thanks Jason!!

I hired Brady and his team through a trusted referral source and I'm so glad I did! My initial…read moremeeting was with Brady remotely and it was extremely satisfying as I laid out my goals and financial situation and received guidance as to how I could achieve these goals. As the process unfolded I was in communication with him and members of his team who were very knowledgeable and clear and any questions I had were answered in a timely manner. I am very happy with the result. At closing they donated a certain amount of money to the charitable organization of my choice which was a sweet surprise! I feel very grateful to have had such a positive experience!

I was recommended LaSalle's services from my realtor and this was hands down the best (and easiest)…read moredecision I had to make through my home buying journey. I had spoken to a couple of lenders, brokers and banks earlier but Brady was consistently thoughtful and honest when I asked him all my newbie questions and a couple of tricky ones. Laura was my loan officer and she was super efficient, addressed a couple of small issues with the lender and was very communicative. I hope I don't have to take too many loans the size of the one Brady's team got me, but if I do, I'll be going right back to LaSalle! Make sure to follow him on IG for some great content too!

Sophia has been my realtor for 11 years. She has helped me to buy two houses, and also helped many…read moreof my friends buy and sell homes over the years. Sophia is great at understanding your needs, finding a house that works for you, and helping to strategize how to get the home you want in a way that feels like true partnership. Both times that I have used Sophia, the transaction was incredibly smooth. She's a great communicator, moves quickly, and is extremely knowledgable and transparent. I cannot give a higher endorsement. If you are looking for a realtor in Alameda, choose Sophia.

Our family has had the pleasure of working with Sophia Niu twice, and we honestly couldn't…read morerecommend her more. She helped us buy our first home in Alameda, which came with plenty of complications given our unique situation. Years later, when it was time to find our family's forever home, we knew right away we wanted to work with her again. Sophia patiently spent months touring homes with us, always offering honest opinions and thoughtful advice. She brings such a warm, kind energy that makes the whole process feel enjoyable and low-stress (as can be). Both times, Sophia impressed us with her professionalism, transparency, and realistic approach--always keeping our priorities, concerns, and budget in mind. On top of being an amazing realtor, she's incredibly well-connected and has been a huge help with everything home-related. Her reputation truly speaks for itself, and we wouldn't hesitate to work with her again in a heartbeat.

Michele and Bradley made selling my Oakland home genuinely painless. They were communicative…read morethroughout, knew the market, and kept things moving even when escrow hit some snags with Alameda County recording. I always knew what was happening and why. If you're buying or selling in the East Bay, these two are the real deal.

I had a great experience working with Michele and her team…read more Due to a health issue, I was anxious to both buy a condo, and sell my house, at the same time. Michele made it happen. I'm now living in a wonderful condo, in a beautiful building, and my house sold for over asking. I feel that their marketing of my house was fantastic. If you're looking for a realtor that truly cares, is diligent and detail oriented, and will go the extra mile, I highly recommend Michele.

Working with Ann and the Monday Team was an absolutely outstanding experience. From day one, Ann…read moreand the Monday team made sure my home was perfectly prepared for sale. She coordinated high-quality staging, arranged thorough cleaning, and managed every detail with incredible care--all on an impressively tight timeline and budget. What truly stood out was her exceptional communication, even while I was traveling across time zones. Ann stayed proactive, responsive, and always one step ahead, making sure I felt informed and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, the house looked amazing and sold super quickly. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey. I highly recommend Ann and the Monday Team to anyone looking for a real estate agent who goes the extra mile and delivers results.

I'm super late here, but Kellie Parker and team were so wonderful with supporting me and all the…read morequestions I had when I finally pulled the trigger and became a home owner! From the first meeting and walkthrough, the initial inspections and close, Kellie specifically was an amazing partner, and I felt sincerely lucky to have her as part of the process. It's not the easiest of processes, but they made it as smooth as possible, and I'm so freaking happy in my little slice of The Bay