# Dan Walner > Boutique Compassaffiliated East Bay real estate advisor offering hightouch seller and buyer representation for luxury singlefamily homes and estates across Lamorinda, Piedmont, Berkeley and select Oakland neighborhoods. Lamorinda & Piedmont luxury homes, neighborhood authority, Compass + Luxury Presence marketing, concierge service, offmarket access, estate sales, affluent sellers & relocating families ## Neighborhood Guides - [Berkeley, CA Real Estate | Guide by Dan Walner Homes](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/berkeley): A Berkeley, CA neighborhood guide with property listings, local demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Walnut Creek Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/walnut-creek): Walnut Creek, CA neighborhood page listing homes, local demographics, and nearby business data. - [Oakland Real Estate Guide | Oakland, CA Homes For Sale](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/oakland): Oakland, CA neighborhood page listing homes, census stats, walkability scores, and nearby businesses. - [Rockridge Oakland Homes for Sale | Dan Walner Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/rockridge): Rockridge Oakland neighborhood listing with homes for sale, local amenities, school references, and neighborhood demographics. - [Orinda Real Estate Guide | Explore Homes with Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/orinda): Orinda neighborhood guide featuring lifestyle highlights, market listings, schools, demographics, and nearby parks and attractions. - [The Claremont District, CA Homes & Guide | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/the-claremont-district): Neighborhood guide to The Claremont District in Berkeley and Oakland, anchored by the Claremont Hotel and nearby schools, parks, and shops. - [Upper Rockridge Oakland Homes for Sale & Area Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/upper-rockridge): Upper Rockridge Oakland page lists luxury homes, neighborhood features, schools, and census data. - [Gourmet Ghetto Berkeley Real Estate Guide | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/gourmet-ghetto): Dan Walner's Gourmet Ghetto page profiles Berkeley real estate, neighborhood amenities, housing styles, schools, and local walkability. - [Crocker Highlands Oakland CA Homes for Sale | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/crocker-highlands): Directory page for Crocker Highlands, Oakland, featuring period-home descriptions, local amenities, school information, and neighborhood market data. - [Elmwood District Homes for Sale Berkeley CA | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/elmwood-district): Berkeley's Elmwood District page pairs home listings with neighborhood history, local landmarks, and walkability data. - [Montclair Homes for Sale in Oakland, CA | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/montclair): Montclair homes for sale in Oakland with neighborhood profile, local schools, amenities, and live property listings. - [Explore Oakland Hills Real Estate - Luxury Living Awaits](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/oakland-hills): Oakland Hills real estate directory with luxury home listings, neighborhood data, and nearby businesses. - [Redwood Heights Oakland CA Real Estate | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/redwood-heights): Neighborhood guide and real-estate listing page for Redwood Heights, Oakland, covering homes, parks, schools, and local demographics. - [Piedmont Real Estate - Discover Luxury Living with Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/piedmont): Neighborhood page for Piedmont, CA real estate with market listings, school highlights, and local demographic and amenity snapshots. - [Lakeshore / Upper Grand Oakland CA Real Estate](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/lakeshore-upper-grand): Neighborhood profile for Lakeshore / Upper Grand in Oakland, with period homes, local schools, and Census and Walk Score data. - [North Berkeley & Berkeley Hills Real Estate | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/north-berkeley): North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills neighborhood page pairing luxury listings with a descriptive local profile and neighborhood statistics. - [Oakmore Oakland Homes for Sale | Dan Walner Real Estate](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/oakmore): Oakmore is an Oakland neighborhood page pairing homes for sale with local history, demographics, and nearby amenities. - [Thousand Oaks Berkeley Homes for Sale | Neighborhood Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/thousand-oaks): Berkeley's Thousand Oaks neighborhood guide pairs homes for sale with schools, transit, parks, and Solano Avenue amenities. - [Glenview Oakland Homes for Sale | Dan Walner Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/glenview): Neighborhood profile and home listings for Glenview in Oakland, with local amenities, schools, demographics, and nearby transit. - [Discover Alamo Real Estate - Luxury Living Awaits](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/alamo): Alamo, CA real estate listings and neighborhood profile for a rural Contra Costa County town near Mt. Diablo. - [Northbrae / Westbrae Berkeley Homes for Sale | Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/northbrae-westbrae): Berkeley neighborhood listing for Northbrae / Westbrae homes for sale, with local amenities, market data, and demographic snapshots. - [Moraga Homes for Sale | Luxury Real Estate in Moraga, CA](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/moraga): Moraga neighborhood page lists homes for sale and outlines community, schools, and local amenities in Moraga, California. - [Homes for Sale Lafayette CA | Lafayette Guide | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods/lafayette): Neighborhood guide to Lafayette, CA, pairing homes for sale with local climate, schools, dining, and commute details. ## Featured Properties - [Piedmont Off Market](https://danwalnerhomes.com/properties/piedmont-off-market): Sold off-market property listing in Piedmont with $10,000,000 sale price and agent contact information. - [Find East Bay, CA Real Estate Listings | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/properties): Portfolio of featured and sold residential listings across East Bay cities: Piedmont, Orinda, Lafayette, Kensington. - [158 Lawson Road](https://danwalnerhomes.com/properties/158-lawson-road-kensington-ca-94707-41112338): Listing for a new construction 4-bedroom, 3-bath modern home in Kensington, CA with panoramic Bay views. - [976 Keeler Ave](https://danwalnerhomes.com/properties/976-keeler-ave-berkeley-ca-94708-41056268): Sold 3-bedroom, 2-bath Berkeley Hills cottage at 976 Keeler Ave with panoramic San Francisco and Bay views. ## Tools - [Free East Bay, CA Home Valuation | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/home-valuation): Dan Walner Homes' home valuation page offers an instant property valuation for sellers. ## Featured Blog Posts - [645 Neilson St, Berkeley (Thousand Oaks) | Blog | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/645-neilson-st-berkeley-thousand-oaks): A Berkeley Thousand Oaks bungalow listing touts a 1930 home expanded in the 1960s, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and over 1,600 square feet. - [Brexit: Something Is Rotten in Denmark | Blog | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/brexit-something-is-rotten-in-denmark): A Dan Walner blog post previews Selma Hepp's analysis of Brexit's potential impact on the U.S. housing market. - [5886 Morpeth Street, Upper Rockridge | Blog | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/5886-morpeth-street-upper-rockridge): Dan Walner lists a 4-bedroom, 2-bath Upper Rockridge Mediterranean home at 5886 Morpeth Street for $1,295,000. - [Just Sold | Off Market - Represented Seller | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/just-sold-off-market-represented-seller): Sold OrindaWoods detached home in Orinda with vaulted ceilings, a solar heated lap pool, and hill views. - [Open Sun 2/11 1p - 4p | 28 Crest Rd, Lafayette | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/open-sun-211-1p-4p-28-crest-rd-lafayette): Blog listing for an open house at 28 Crest Rd in Lafayette's Hidden Valley neighborhood. - [Pacific Union Market Insight | Blog | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/pacific-union-market-insight): A blog post summarizes Pacific Union economist Selma Hepp's outlook on Bay Area luxury home sales and market volatility. - [2021 Summary - Dan Walner Real Estate | Blog | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/2021-summary-dan-walner-real-estate): Dan Walner's East Bay real estate blog summarizes his 2021 sales and purchases, with market stats across Contra Costa and Alameda counties. - [Upper Rockridge Real Estate Market: Buyer Insights](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/what-buyers-should-know-about-the-upper-rockridge-market): Buyer-focused guide to Upper Rockridge pricing, competition, and hillside value drivers in Oakland. - [Alamo CA Lot Sizes and Lifestyle: A Buyer's Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/alamo-lot-sizes-and-lifestyle-a-buyers-primer): Buyer's primer on Alamo lots, usable yard space, outdoor amenities, maintenance, wildfire readiness, and nearby trails. - [Oakland Hills Luxury Micro Neighborhoods: Which Fit?](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/decoding-the-oakland-hills-luxury-micro-neighborhoods): Directory-style guide to Oakland Hills luxury micro-neighborhoods comparing Crocker Highlands, Upper Rockridge, Montclair, Glenview, and Oakmore. - [Selling a Character Home in Crocker Highlands](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/selling-in-crocker-highlands-how-to-maximize-a-character-home): Guide to selling a Crocker Highlands character home with preservation-aware prep, disclosure review, micro-market pricing, and story-driven marketing. - [Moraga Schools Neighborhoods Guide | Find Your Fit](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/how-moragas-neighborhoods-align-with-schools-and-lifestyle): A Moraga neighborhood guide comparing Campolindo, Rheem, Moraga Country Club, and Central Moraga by schools, commute, amenities, and housing. - [Estate or Legacy Home Sale Planning in Alamo](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/planning-an-estate-or-legacy-home-sale-in-alamo): Guide to planning an estate or legacy home sale in Alamo, covering probate, taxes, disclosures, and market-prep steps. - [Moving to Walnut Creek? Explore Homes & Lifestyle Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/moving-to-walnut-creek-a-calm-suburban-lifestyle-guide): A Walnut Creek moving guide covering commute options, downtown life, parks, and home types for Bay Area buyers. - [East Bay Housing Seasonality: Plan Around Listing Peaks](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/east-bay-seasonality-when-listings-peak): A Dan Walner guide to East Bay real estate seasonality, timing spring listing peaks and quieter winter buying windows. - [Pacific Union Top 10 for Sales Volume | Read More](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/pacific-union-now-ranks-in-the-top-10): A blog post on Pacific Union's rise to No. 9 among U.S. brokerages by sales volume. - [Elmwood Berkeley Neighborhood Guide | Explore the Area](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/a-locals-guide-to-berkeleys-elmwood-district): Berkeley's Elmwood District is profiled as a walkable, architecture-rich neighborhood centered on College Avenue and Ashby. - [Lafayette Walk-To-Town Living: What to Expect & Find](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/walk-to-town-living-in-lafayette-what-to-expect): Dan Walner outlines what walk-to-town living in Lafayette usually means, including routes, tradeoffs, and home types near downtown and BART. - [Open Saturday 4/14 & Sunday 4/15 1p - 4p | Blog | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/open-saturday-414-sunday-415-1p-4p): Dan Walner lists a 1938 Lafayette home near Downtown Lafayette with an open house on April 14-15. - [How to Prepare Your Piedmont Home for Today's Buyers](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/preparing-a-piedmont-home-for-todays-discerning-buyers): A Piedmont seller's guide to permits, inspections, staging, and pricing for a clean, compliant launch. - [Upsizing in Lafayette: Neighborhood Guide for Buyers](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/how-lafayettes-neighborhoods-differ-for-upsizing-buyers): Guide comparing Lafayette neighborhoods for upsizing buyers, from Happy Valley and Burton Valley to central Lafayette, with commute, schools, and risk considerations. - [Montclair Oakland Village Lifestyle | Why Buyers Look Here](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/montclair-village-living-hillside-retreat-with-city-access): A guide to Montclair Village's hillside Oakland lifestyle, village amenities, nearby parks, schools, transit, and premium home-price context. - [Berkeley Hills View Homes Lifestyle in North Berkeley](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/berkeley-hills-living-architecture-views-and-everyday-practicalities): A Berkeley Hills guide to architecture, views, microclimates, parking, wildfire readiness, and hillside due diligence. - [Rockridge BART Friendly Homes: Is This Area Right?](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/choosing-rockridge-for-a-bart-friendly-east-bay-lifestyle): A Rockridge neighborhood guide for buyers weighing BART access, walkability, older homes, and premium Oakland pricing. - [Pricing an Oakland Hills View Home for Sale](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/pricing-and-preparing-an-oakland-hills-view-home): Dan Walner's guide to pricing and preparing an Oakland Hills view home, with notes on view premiums, disclosures, and wildfire readiness. - [Orinda Outdoor Lifestyle Homes: Trails, Space & Sun](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/living-in-orinda-if-you-love-trails-space-and-sun): Orinda real-estate guide highlighting trail access, reservoir recreation, BART commute options, neighborhood cues, and school-district basics. - [Crocker Highlands Neighborhood Lifestyle | Oakland Guide](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/crocker-highlands-charm-architecture-trees-and-town-access): Oakland neighborhood profile covering Crocker Highlands architecture, historic streets, Lake Merritt access, Grand Lake amenities, and transit connections. - [Upper Rockridge Guide for Upsizing Buyers](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/what-upsizing-buyers-should-know-about-upper-rockridge): A buyer's guide to upsizing in Upper Rockridge, covering housing, lifestyle tradeoffs, transit, schools, and hillside due diligence. - [Elmwood Berkeley Neighborhood Guide | Everyday Living](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/everyday-living-in-berkeleys-elmwood-district): A Berkeley neighborhood profile covering Elmwood's walkability, transit, historic housing, parks, and local commercial life. - [Strategic Pre-Listing Improvements for Alamo Homes](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/strategic-prelisting-improvements-for-alamo-luxury-homes): A strategic guide to preparing Alamo luxury homes for sale through targeted improvements, careful sequencing, and permit-aware planning. - [Moraga Real Estate Seasonality: When Do Listings Peak?](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/when-moraga-listings-peak-and-why-it-matters): Moraga real estate timing guide covering spring listing peaks, school calendars, commute factors, and buyer-seller strategy. - [What's New in Downtown Lafayette CA: The Brant, Tropa & Fall 2026](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/whats-new-in-downtown-lafayette-the-brant-opens-tropa-lands-and-a-fall-worth-walking): A local real-estate blog examines new businesses, events, and walkability changes reshaping downtown Lafayette. - [What's New in Downtown Orinda: CreekHaus, Sorso & Summer 2026](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/whats-new-in-downtown-orinda-creekhaus-sorso-and-a-summer-worth-staying-home-for): A local real-estate blog examines new dining, entertainment, retail, and concert options reshaping downtown Orinda. - [North Berkeley & Berkeley Hills Market: What to Know](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/reading-the-north-berkeley-and-berkeley-hills-market): A Berkeley market guide comparing North Berkeley and Berkeley Hills pricing, inventory, walkability, views, and ownership tradeoffs. - [Montclair vs Lamorinda for a Move-Up Home](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/choosing-between-montclair-and-lamorinda-for-a-move-up): Guide comparing Montclair and Lamorinda for East Bay move-up buyers, weighing village feel, lot sizes, transit, amenities, and everyday lifestyle. - [Why Rockridge's Rock-N-Stroll Never Closes College Avenue](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog/why-rockridges-rock-n-stroll-never-closes-college-avenue): A neighborhood-focused look at Rockridge's Rock-N-Stroll, its businesses, new openings, and community calendar. ## Testimonials - [Hear What Our Clients Say | Dan Walner Real Estate](https://danwalnerhomes.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for Dan Walner's East Bay real estate clients. ## Core Pages - [Dan Walner | East Bay, CA Real Estate Professional Agent](https://danwalnerhomes.com/): Dan Walner Homes presents a home valuation landing page for sellers seeking a free property estimate. ## Other Pages - [Explore East Bay, CA Neighborhoods | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/neighborhoods): Dan Walner Homes catalogs East Bay neighborhood pages for buyers and sellers. - [Piedmont, CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/piedmont): Directory of Piedmont, California home listings with active, pending, and coming-soon properties. - [Compass Concierge | Dan Walner Real Estate Professional](https://danwalnerhomes.com/concierge): Dan Walner's East Bay page promotes Compass Concierge for pre-sale home improvements. - [Dan Walner | East Bay, CA - Real Estate Agent](https://danwalnerhomes.com/contact): Contact page for Dan Walner's Orinda real estate services. - [Orinda, CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/orinda): Dan Walner Homes lists current Orinda property listings, including active, pending, and coming soon homes. - [Meet Dan Walner- Your CA Real Estate Professional Agent](https://danwalnerhomes.com/about): Profile page for Lafayette realtor Dan Walner, outlining his East Bay background, sales experience, testimonials, and recent transactions. - [East Bay, CA Home Buyers Guide | Dan Walner Real Estate](https://danwalnerhomes.com/for-buyers): Dan Walner's buyers page outlines East Bay home-search guidance, neighborhood focus, and hands-on offer strategy. - [Compass Private Exclusive | Dan Walner Real Estate](https://danwalnerhomes.com/private-exclusives): East Bay real estate page explaining Compass private exclusive listings with Dan Walner. - [East Bay, CA Real Estate Blog | Dan Walner Real Estate](https://danwalnerhomes.com/blog): A Dan Walner blog index covering East Bay neighborhoods, school fit, trail access, lot sizes, and listing seasonality. - [Lafayette, CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/lafayette-agent-services): A Lafayette property listings page with active, pending, and coming-soon homes plus Dan Walner contact details. - [Oakland, CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/oakland): Dan Walner Homes lists Oakland property search results and nearby East Bay homes for sale. - [Expert Advice for Selling in East Bay, CA | Dan Walner](https://danwalnerhomes.com/for-sellers): Dan Walner outlines a seller representation process for East Bay homeowners, from planning and pricing to marketing and closing.