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Still Waters, Steady Heart ā My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent
My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent This year, the RealTrends Ā national rankings were releasedāan 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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š” The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026
After years of high mortgage rates and hesitant buyers, the housing market is finally showing signs of life. Sellers are returning. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in a long while, thereās real movement again. Itās not a sudden boom ā but it is Ā a steady shift. One thatās laying the foundation for a stronger, more balanced housing market in 2026. So, whatās behind the comeback? Letās look at three key trends shaping the housing market right now. 1. Mortgage Rat
5 hours ago


Stop Waiting for 5.99%: Why $80 a Month Shouldn't Stop You From Buying a Home Now
Are You Stuck in the 'Wait and See' Trap? Many prospective buyers are currently holding their breath, waiting for mortgage rates Ā to dip just below 6%. The logic is simple: who wouldn't want a better rate? While seeking optimal home affordability Ā is smart, this "wait and see" approach is often based on a misunderstanding of the current housing market Ā dynamics. That small rate drop youāre hoping for might not save you as much as you thinkāand waiting for it could cost you fa
4 days ago


Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Hereās What Experts Say
If youāve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, itās easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But hereās the simple truth. The data doesnāt point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth . And sure, itās going to vary by local area. Some markets will see prices rise more than others. And some may even see small, short-term declines. But the big picture is: home prices are expected to rise nationally, not fall, over the next 5 years.
Oct 21


2026 Housing Market Outlook
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move ā and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges at play over the past few years, many would-be movers pressed pause. But that pause button isnāt going to last forever. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more
Oct 16


Home Sales Are Expected To Rise in 2026āHereās Why You Should Start Preparing Now
Industry experts are forecasting a rise in home sales next year. After several years of shifting market conditions, this is welcome news...
Oct 1


History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers
Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who havenāt sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes...
Aug 29


Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025
If youāve been watching the market, youāve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But whatās next? From home prices to mortgage...
Aug 20


The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, theyāre not telling the full story. Hereās...
Jul 11


Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering whatās next ā and whether now is...
May 9


How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest...
Feb 25


Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
Wondering whatās in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a...
Jan 8


When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyoneās minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates...
Dec 5, 2024


2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
Looking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you're thinking of buying ...
Aug 29, 2024


Why a Foreclosure Wave Isnāt on the Horizon
Even though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets. And those high costs on...
Jul 23, 2024


Housing Market Forecast: Whatās Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024
As we move into the second half of 2024, hereās what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home...
Jun 26, 2024
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