Homeowner & Client Resources
Resources That Support Smart Homeownership
Trusted connections, industry guidance, and practical help — curated for Oakland and the East Bay.
Owning, buying, or selling real estate often comes with questions that extend beyond a single transaction. Over the years, Thomas-Chambers Company has built strong relationships with local professionals, housing organizations, and industry resources that help our clients make informed decisions and care for their homes long after closing.
This page exists as a reference point — thoughtful, practical, and grounded in real experience across Oakland and the greater East Bay.
Trusted Local Referrals
When clients need support beyond real estate representation, we’re happy to share connections to professionals we’ve worked with and trust. These referrals are offered as a courtesy and based on firsthand experience across many transactions and property types.
Common referral categories include:
- General contractors and licensed trades
- Painters, roofers, and exterior specialists
- Home inspectors and compliance professionals
- Foundation, drainage, and sewer lateral specialists
- Mortgage lenders and financing partners
- Property management referrals
- Specialty home service providers
Referrals are shared as a convenience. Clients are always encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and select the professionals best suited for their specific needs.
Industry & Community Affiliations
We stay informed and connected through local and regional organizations that support ethical housing practices, property owners, and real estate professionals throughout Oakland and the East Bay.
Our work intersects with — and is informed by — organizations and agencies such as:
- East Bay Rental Housing Association (EBRHA)
- California Association of REALTORS®
- Local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and compliance bodies
- Oakland Housing Authority / Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program
- ABODE Services and other affordable and supportive housing organizations
- City and county housing departments and public resources
- Special needs and supportive housing resources for individuals and families navigating developmental, intellectual, or long-term care-related housing needs
- Short-term and extended-stay housing considerations for traveling nurses and healthcare professionals
These connections help us better serve buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, investors, and families navigating a wide range of housing situations across Alameda County and the greater East Bay.
Special Needs & Supportive Housing Considerations
Housing decisions can be especially complex when they involve family members with developmental, intellectual, or long-term care needs.
In addition to traditional real estate guidance, we’re familiar with local supportive housing pathways, public resources, and community-based organizations that assist families navigating special-needs housing options throughout Alameda County and the East Bay.
Whether the need involves:
- proximity to care and support services
- long-term housing stability and planning
- transitional or supported living arrangements
- multigenerational or family-centered housing considerations
we’re happy to help point families toward appropriate resources and next steps — thoughtfully, respectfully, and without pressure.
For families interested in learning more about supportive and residential care housing initiatives in Alameda County, additional information is available through affiliated community programs.
Traveling Nurse & Healthcare Housing Support
The East Bay is home to a large and dynamic healthcare community, including traveling nurses and medical professionals supporting local hospitals and care facilities.
We’re familiar with housing considerations unique to healthcare professionals on temporary or extended assignments — including furnished rentals, flexible timelines, proximity to hospitals, and investment properties structured to support mid-term stays.
Through our team’s lived experience, we understand how thoughtfully planned housing can serve both the professional needs of traveling clinicians and long-term ownership or investment goals.
If you or someone you’re supporting is navigating housing options related to a healthcare assignment, we’re happy to share perspective or help point you toward practical next steps.
Helpful Homeownership Topics
Clients often reach out with questions that fall outside a single transaction. Below are common topics we help guide conversations around, whether you’re actively buying or selling — or simply planning ahead.
- Preparing a home for sale in Oakland and surrounding East Bay cities
- Understanding inspections, disclosures, and compliance requirements
- Common East Bay repair, maintenance, and upgrade considerations
- Property taxes, reassessments, and long-term ownership planning
- Rental property fundamentals and landlord considerations
- First-time buyer, move-up buyer, and investor education
If a topic isn’t listed here, feel free to ask — chances are we’ve encountered it before or can point you in the right direction.
Need Help Finding the Right Resource?
If you’re unsure where to start, want a second opinion, or need help navigating a specific situation, we’re always happy to share insight or help connect you with someone who can assist.