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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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Bay Area Home Prices Cool Down — But It’s Not All Bad News
The housing market is finally cooling after years of wild swings. According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index , home prices across the U.S. grew just 1.5% year-over-year in August — the slowest pace since 2023. And in 9 of the 20 biggest metro areas, prices are actually down. Where Prices Are Falling Most of the soft spots are in the South and West , including several big California metros — San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, and even Seattle . These markets
Oct 28, 2025


📊 Bay Area Market Diverges This Fall: A Closer Look at South Bay, Peninsula & East Bay
This fall, the Bay Area housing market paints a fascinating picture of divergence across regions and price points — driven largely by how each area is influenced by the ongoing AI boom and shifting buyer priorities. 🔹 Santa Clara County: The Tech Core Leads the Charge The South Bay continues to shine as the most active core market this season. Median single-family price: $2.0M ( +3.6% YoY ) Sales: Up 13.8% Median days on market: Just 10 days Cities such as Palo Alto (
Oct 27, 2025


Peak Buying Week Is Here—Why This Might Be the Sweet Spot for Homebuyers
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home this year, good news — the best week to buy in 2025 is officially here. According to Realtor.com®, the week starting October 12 marks the sweet spot of the year for homebuyers — a time when listings are up, prices are down, and competition eases just enough to make a real difference. 💡 Why This Week Matters Here’s what makes this window so special: More homes to choose from: Realtor.com projects nearly 33% more active listings
Oct 14, 2025


Can’t Sell Your Home? This ‘Holy Grail’ Mortgage Could Help
Determine if a mortgage assumption is a viable option for selling your home. If your home has been sitting on the market with little...
Sep 23, 2025


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
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