A fresh year means fresh opportunities — and for many Bay Area residents, 2026 might be the year to finally make a move. According to new data from NerdWallet , more Americans are feeling confident about buying homes again. Last year, 15% of respondents said they planned to buy within 12 months. This year, that number jumped to 17% . A 2% increase may sound small, but in a market that’s seen slower buyer activity in recent years, it’s a meaningful sign that confidence is retu

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If you’ve been thinking about making a move in 2026, there’s good news on the horizon. After several unpredictable years, the housing market is finally showing signs of balance — and Bay Area homeowners and buyers could benefit in big ways. A Market Moving Toward Balance For the past few years, many Bay Area residents felt “stuck.” High mortgage rates, limited inventory, and steep competition made it tough to move — whether you wanted to upsize, downsize, or finally buy your

As the year wraps up, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you — truly. 2025 was filled with meaningful milestones, beautiful homes, and incredible people like you who made it all possible. Whether we worked together this year or you've just been cheering us on, I’m so grateful to have you in our community. We put together a short video to share some of the highlights and heartfelt moments from this past year, hope you enjoy it! Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday

Christmas came early for Bay Area homebuyers — and the gift under the tree is lower mortgage rates. The average 30-year fixed rate has dropped to around 6.39% , roughly half a percentage point lower than this time last year. For anyone dreaming of a new home in 2026, this shift could make all the difference. Key Takeaways: Mortgage rates have steadied  around 6.39%, the same as last week. Refinancing rates also dipped slightly , giving homeowners a window to reduce monthly pa

Bay Area homeowner checking home value trends amid 2025 housing market updates. If you’ve been hearing talk about home prices “dropping,” you might be wondering whether your Bay Area home is losing value. The truth? Despite what the headlines might suggest, home prices nationally—and even in many parts of the Bay Area—are holding steady or continuing to rise. While some local markets across the U.S. have seen small price dips this year, the overall trend is far from a crash.

Mortgage rates have held surprisingly steady following the Federal Reserve’s December meeting — even after a much-anticipated 25 basis point rate cut . If you were hoping this would mean instantly lower home loan rates, the reality is a bit more nuanced. Why Mortgage Rates Didn’t Drop (Yet) While the Fed’s rate decisions influence the broader economy, mortgage rates are more closely tied to the 10-year Treasury yield , not the Fed’s short-term rate directly. After the Fed mee

“Buyer Demand Is Heating Up Again — Here’s What Sellers Should Know” Bay Area Housing Market Outlook 2026 The Bay Area housing market hasn’t felt this much energy in a long time — and the numbers prove it. Mortgage rates have dropped by nearly a full percentage point this year, and that change is waking up homebuyers who’ve been waiting for their moment to re-enter the market. Loan applications are rising. Open houses are busier. And sellers who list now could benefit before

Bay Area Housing Market Predictions for 2026: Will Home Prices Finally Drop? The Bay Area housing market has been through a lot in the past few years — record highs, soaring mortgage rates, and now, signs of a shift. As we move into 2026, both buyers and sellers are asking the same question: Are prices finally going to drop? Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening in the market and what you can expect in the year ahead. 🏡 The 2026 Housing Market Outlook After years of i