Thinking about a move to the East Bay? Realtor Rebecca Burns can help.

"Take it from local realtor Rebecca Burns, who lived in the city for nearly a decade before making Walnut Creek her home 16 years ago: You're much more likely to find a home with a private yard, garage, and dedicated home office across the bay, and they often cost up to 50 percent less per square foot compared to homes in equivalent SF hoods like Noe and Hayes Valley."

"Foodies love it in the East Bay, too. Thanks to Alice Waters and Chez Panisse in Berkeley, the region boasts a world-class food scene with diverse and expertly crafted cuisine from around the world. Oakland is a buzzy hub for Michelin-recognized soul food (Burdell) and thriving pop-up culture, while Berkeley and Richmond have the best pizza (Rose Pizzeria), and authentic Asian and Mexican cuisine."

Housing across the bay typically provides more space and features such as private yards, garages, and dedicated home offices while costing substantially less per square foot than comparable San Francisco neighborhoods. Neighborhoods vary in character: Lafayette offers a woodsy downtown, Walnut Creek emphasizes arts and shopping, Danville features a historic downtown and parades, and Alamo provides large lots. The region has a celebrated food scene from Berkeley to Oakland with diverse, high-quality restaurants and notable pizza spots. Extensive parks and trails span the East Bay, and Wine Country and Lake Tahoe are conveniently close for weekend trips.

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