Why San Francisco Is Heating Up While Other Markets Are Cooling September 2026 Housing Market Review | San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara & Contra Costa Counties The Bay Area housing market continues to tell an interesting story as we enter the final quarter of 2026. Despite elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, buyer demand remains remarkably strong in some communities, while...
Why Buyers Are Paying More for Multi-Generational Homes For years, the ideal home was often defined by location, size, and school district. Today, another feature is climbing to the top of many buyers' wish lists: flexible living space for multiple generations. Whether it's aging parents moving in, adult children returning home to save for a down payment, or families wanting to stay connected while...
San Francisco, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties As we move through the summer, the Peninsula housing market continues to show resilience despite ongoing economic uncertainty. While buyers are taking a more thoughtful approach than in previous years, demand remains healthy—particularly in desirable neighborhoods with limited inventory. Market Highlights San Francisco continues to lead the...
If you've been thinking about buying a condo—or you already own one—you may have heard about new lending requirements from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These changes are designed to ensure condo communities are financially healthy before lenders approve many conventional mortgages. While the new rules may sound technical, they could have real implications for condo buyers, sellers, and...
For many Bay Area families, helping an adult child buy their first home has become one of the biggest financial conversations around the dinner table. High home prices, limited inventory, and the challenge of saving for a down payment can make homeownership feel out of reach for many young professionals—even those with good incomes. The good news is that there are more options than many...
Why Buyers Are Taking Their Time—and What It Means for San Francisco, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties If you've attended an open house recently, you may have noticed an interesting contradiction. Open houses are busy. Buyers are actively touring homes, monitoring new listings, and talking with their agents. Yet many homes are taking longer to receive offers than they did during the peak of...
San Francisco, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties As we move into the summer season, the Bay Area housing market continues to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing economic uncertainty. While headlines have focused on inflation concerns, global conflicts, and interest rate fluctuations, local housing demand has remained remarkably strong—particularly in our region's most affluent...
San Francisco, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties The Bay Area housing market continues to demonstrate resilience as we move deeper into the spring season. Across San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, buyer demand remains active despite ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated affordability challenges. One of the biggest stories this month is the continued strength of the San...
Strong Demand Meets Limited Supply Across the Peninsula Despite significant global economic headwinds—including rising interest rates, volatile financial markets, higher oil and gas prices, and inflation concerns tied to the Iran conflict—the Bay Area housing market showed remarkable resilience in March. While these factors typically slow housing activity, the impact so far has been relatively...
Spring Momentum Builds Across the Peninsula As we move into the spring season, the housing market across San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties is beginning to heat up quickly. Rising buyer demand combined with a limited supply of homes for sale is creating a more competitive environment, with faster sales and an increasing number of homes receiving multiple offers. Spring is typically...
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