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Still Waters, Steady Heart — My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent
My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent This year, the RealTrends national rankings were released—an industry-recognized list...
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REALTRENDS HONOREE - YVONNE YANG
Exciting News: Yvonne Yang Recognized as a Top Real Estate Agent by RealTrends
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Saving the American Dream Act: A New Path Forward for Housing Policy
The housing affordability crisis affects millions of Americans, and lawmakers are now working together to find solutions. A new...
Sep 16, 2025


How to Get a Better Mortgage Rate in 2025 as the 30-Year Fixed Nears a 1-Year Low
Key Takeaways Mortgage rates just saw their biggest one-day drop in over a year. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now around...
Sep 9, 2025


Strong Sales, High Demand & Opportunity—Bay Area Real Estate Recap
The spring selling season in the Bay Area is typically the most active time of year for real estate, but in Q2 2025, it came with unique...
Jul 31, 2025


Record Prices & Resilient Sales: Santa Clara & San Mateo in Focus
Despite some spring slowdown sparked by April’s stock market dip and ongoing economic uncertainty, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties...
Jun 30, 2025


May 2025 Bay Area Real Estate: Strong Demand Meets Growing Uncertainty
Here’s your latest Bay Area real estate update for May 2025: Despite economic uncertainty across the region, Santa Clara and San Mateo...
May 29, 2025


February Market Update: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
The real estate market is gaining momentum as we move into spring, historically the busiest and most competitive season of the year....
Feb 27, 2025


December Bay Area Market Update: Opportunities in the Holiday Slowdown
As December rolls in, the Bay Area real estate market enters its usual holiday slowdown. While activity may dip, it’s far from a complete...
Dec 13, 2024


🏡 How Trump’s 2024 Win Might Affect the Housing Market
With Trump back in office, there are some potential impacts on the housing market that may unfold over time. Here are a few areas to keep...
Nov 6, 2024


Big News: Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 0.5%!
Here’s What It Means for Real Estate 🏡 The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by half a percentage point today, marking its first...
Sep 18, 2024


Seasonal Dynamics in Real Estate: Understanding Market Trends and Timing
A common trend early in the new year is that buyers re-enter the market faster and in greater numbers than sellers listing new...
Jun 18, 2024


The market is heating up and we're closing out the week tired but happy!
Exciting updates from our team: ✅ Closed 3 properties 📝 1 property is in contract 🏠 Open house coming up this weekend Thank you to all...
Apr 12, 2024


Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami
Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know. That phrase refers...
Apr 4, 2024


Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market
There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we...
Mar 22, 2024


Why We Aren't Headed for a Housing Crash
If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data...
Mar 1, 2024


Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up
Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re...
Feb 22, 2024


Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year
There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you...
Feb 21, 2024


Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You
Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines...
Feb 15, 2024


Houses Are Still Selling Fast
Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn't as frenzied as it was...
Feb 7, 2024


Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm
Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit...
Jan 31, 2024


Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?
Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot of talk...
Jan 29, 2024
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