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As we pass the midpoint of the year, understanding the interplay between national economic trends and the local real estate market is crucial for both buyers and sellers—especially in dynamic communities like Berkeley. My July 2025 real estate market update offers a...
We’re not in a runaway market anymore—but that doesn’t mean we’re in a downturn. Across Berkeley and the inner East Bay, the housing market is finding its footing. Higher mortgage rates, more listings, and increasingly selective buyers are all reshaping how homes are...
As we move into the heart of the summer season it's time for my June 2025 real estate market update. I review what happened in the past month and how it may impact real estate activity in June and beyond. The East Bay housing market is being shaped by a mix of...
Wow! How things can change in just a few months. Tariffs, trade wars, stock market gyrations, and now a proposed tax bill that could add $4 trillion (or more) to the national debt. That must mean it's time for my May 2025 real estate market update. I'm going to look...
Spring has arrived, and with it comes fresh insights into our evolving real estate landscape. For those who've been following my monthly updates (you can browse past reports here), you know we watch multiple factors that influence buying and selling decisions. Let's...
What a whirlwind the past month has been! The inauguration of a new presidential administration has brought with it a flurry of Executive Orders (EOs) and threats of tariffs on trading partners. We've seen some surprising early year economic reports and overall the...
We now have a highly unpredictable new (old) President and a number of recent economic reports that provide contrasting data on the state of the economy. How will the Federal Reserve Board respond to these economic reports and the possibility of tariffs on some of our...
Experts Predict Home Values to Increase 1.5% to 3.6% in 2025. Top housing experts and economists give a glimpse of what mortgage rates, home values and the national real estate market will do in 2025. Key Takeaways Mortgages are forecasted to remain higher for...