Buying in Oakland and the East Bay, With Someone Who Knows the Market
From your first showing to closing day, our team brings the local knowledge and steady guidance to help you buy with confidence.
Why BUYERS Work With Us
We understand the Oakland and East Bay markets closely enough to know how to position your property competitively, street by street. That comes from over two decades of doing this here, not somewhere else.
What We Handle
- Helping you understand what you can afford and what to expect in today’s market
- Identifying homes that fit your needs before they’re widely seen
- Guiding you through offers, negotiation, and closing
- Connecting you with trusted lenders and inspectors
Claude Note: this list is generalized pending Ryan’s specific buyer-side process input — once his input comes in, this page should be substantially rebuilt, not just lightly edited.
fOR INVESTORS
If you’re buying for income or long-term equity, we can help you evaluate opportunities across the East Bay’s rental and multifamily market.
What to Expect
We believe in clear communication every step of the way. You’ll receive regular updates, and we’re always available to answer questions.
What Clients Say
“Eloise and Ryan have been great partners and friends who provide excellent and professional real estate service and advice.” — Yoel Haile
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FAQ
How do I know what I can actually afford?
We’ll walk through your budget and connect you with trusted lenders early, so you’re shopping with real numbers, not guesswork.
How competitive is the Oakland market right now?
It varies by neighborhood and season — we’ll give you current, specific insight during your consultation rather than a generic answer.
Do you work with investors as well as owner-occupant buyers?
Yes, we help both — let us know your goals and we’ll tailor our approach accordingly.
Our Team
Eloise Real Estate Group
Eloise Real Estate Group is Oakland and the East Bay’s premier real estate team, proudly part of KW Advisors and Keller Williams Luxury. With over 25 years of experience, we leverage our expertise and extensive network to ensure a smooth, rewarding home buying or selling experience. Eloise Middleton and Ryan Porter have helped hundreds of local clients — whether first-time homebuyers, sellers, or those relocating. We’re here to support you through every step of your journey.
Eloise Middleton
Eloise is the tenth of fourteen children and was raised in North Carolina. Over 30 plus years ago, while on vacation, she fell in love with the Bay Area and decided to stay. She has been a REALTOR since 2004, and a REALTIST since 2010. She spent the prior years at American President Lines in marketing and sales. It only seemed a natural progression to move into real estate with her background in sales, marketing and her passion for helping others. As a REALTOR/REALTIST, Eloise enjoys serving her community, she is dedicated to serving her family, friends and clients as well as the opportunity to work with her husband, Dennis, who is a CPA who has worked in the Oakland/ Montclair area for the past 25 years. She has many local resources and service providers to share and welcomes the opportunity to serve you and your family, too. She specializes in residential single family and residential income properties including Luxury Homes, Probate/Trusts, First-time Home Buyers, and Investors.
Ryan Porter
Ryan Porter is the third of five children raised in Oakland, California. He entered the real estate profession after completing a successful career of both front line, and project managerial roles in the transportation industry. He combines his knowledge of managing large projects with an intense passion to help people achieve their goals. Real estate has been the perfect convergence of his extensive skill set and his need to help people. His local knowledge of the bay area accompanied with the need to help improve his community have laid the groundwork for helping his family, friends, and clients with all of their real estate needs. Ryan is extremely proud to be a part of the ERG team.
A graduate of University of California at Davis with a degree in Political Science, Ryan went on to manage several city transportation sites, specializing in transporting the elderly and disabled which helped to maintain their independence. He also worked as a flight attendant for southwest taking care of the needs of thousands of passengers with a servants heart. This background has provided Ryan with a specific skillset in successfully identifying the needs of his clients and aggressively addressing them.
Ryan inherited the “workout bug” from his mother. He loves outdoor activities with his wife and watching and talking about sports. Contact Ryan today to see how he can help you achieve your real estate goals.
