They just don't know about us quite yet, and that's alright for now... but soon it will be time, and right here and stable as ever we will be." - Lana Wilken

It is this real estate professional's opinion that Oakland residents don't have to succumb to the pressures of Wall Street, falling housing prices and the "National Average" in general ....Even though we do have families in tough times in Oakland, we are still FAR from the statistical cross section of our country's economic status. But that's only the foundation. Oakland's essence and simplicity stands to portray EXACTLY what America is seeking and will continue to search for over the next few years. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting documented research and discussions that give credibility to this statement so stay tuned and don't throw the towel!!!