Uncertainty about the job market is also making prospective buyers nervous about making a big purchase. “Buyers are being really choosy,” said Megan Micco, a real-estate agent in Berkeley, Calif. “Buyers are saying, ‘If I lose my job, we need to be able to cover this on one salary.’”

Megan Micco is a Berkeley Real Estate expert and founder of Megan Micco, Inc. Megan is a specialist in historic and sustainable single-family residential properties. Reach out with questions about buying or selling in Berkeley.