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.

If you’re planning to buy, refinance, or sell a home in 2026, one key number could impact your financing options — the new conforming loan limit . Let’s break down what it means, how it changed, and why it’s especially important for Bay Area homeowners and buyers  this year. 💡 What Is a Conforming Loan Limit? The conforming loan limit (CLL)  determines the maximum amount you can borrow with a conventional mortgage  that’s eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae  or Freddie Mac  

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth . And sure, it’s 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.

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 – 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 isn’t going to last forever. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more

If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that...

A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no...

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It...

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s...

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain,...

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage...

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy . And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be...

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting...

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is...

There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s...

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s...

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again. Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market....

A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name...

With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your...

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering...

At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s...