by Megan Micco | Jul 3, 2025 | Market Update
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...
by Megan Micco | Jun 26, 2025 | Market Update
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...
by Megan Micco | May 28, 2025 | Market Update
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...
by Megan Micco | Apr 18, 2025 | Financial Review
As a Berkeley real estate professional, I keep a close eye on mortgage rate trends because they directly impact homebuyer affordability, market activity, and pricing. Traditionally, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have closely followed the yield on the 10-year U.S....
by Megan Micco | Apr 1, 2025 | Buyers
Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 78% of aspiring homebuyers cite affordability issues as their primary deterrent. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, home prices have risen around 32%...