Real Estate

The San Francisco Bay Area real estate April 2025 update is here—and we’re seeing signs of both opportunity and caution. Home prices continue to rise, sales are softening slightly, and mortgage rates remain elevated. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, understanding these trends is key to making informed decisions. 🏡 Median Home Prices Continue to Climb In March 2025, the median...

As we move through March, economic indicators continue to send mixed signals, providing both positive and concerning insights for the months ahead. While inflation has begun to cool and retail sales have rebounded, consumer sentiment remains low, and small business optimism is faltering. Here’s a breakdown of the latest economic trends and what they could mean for the real estate market. Inflation...

As we step into 2025, the U.S. economy presents a mixed picture, balancing strengths and challenges. While some economic indicators signal potential slowdowns, others suggest resilience and stability. Retail sales have shown a temporary pullback, inflation remains a topic of concern, and small business optimism has slightly declined. However, consumer fundamentals remain strong, and construction spending...

Southern California Wildfires Impact the Broader Market The start of 2025 has been marked by devastating wildfires in Southern California, ravaging parts of L.A. County. With over 10,000 structures destroyed and nearly 180,000 people evacuated, the fallout from these fires is expected to significantly impact the local housing market. While the situation is improving slowly, the fires already have...

As we near the end of 2024, the Emeryville real estate market is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Despite mortgage rates staying elevated for much of the year, home sales are seeing a meaningful uptick, prices are holding steady, and buyers are feeling more optimistic about what’s ahead. If you plan to buy, sell, or invest, here’s what you need to know as we wrap up November. Mortgage Rates Are...

The Bay Area real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience despite fluctuating mortgage rates and broader economic uncertainty. For landlords and tenants, the current landscape offers opportunities and challenges that require a nuanced understanding to navigate effectively.For Landlords: Opportunities Amid Stability Recent data shows that Bay Area home prices were stable month-over-month. Some...

The Bay Area has a hot real estate market. But, it's tough for landlords to navigate it. One important factor that should always be on your radar is the Home Affordability Index (HAI). If you're a Bay Area landlord, know this index. It affects the local market. It can help you set rental prices, invest in property, and manage tenants. So, what exactly is the Home Affordability Index, and why does it...

Fall is a time for change. The air is crisp. Pumpkin spice lattes are back. And the holidays are near. But for Bay Area tenants, there's another unexpected change: unfair eviction tactics. You may have heard of stories where tenants are "ghosted" by their landlords. There's no formal communication. Just pressure to move out, unlivable conditions, or illegal eviction attempts. It's important to know...

As the cooler weather sets in, the Bay Area’s real estate market is heating up with a mix of shifting rates, increasing inventory, and eager buyers making moves. With the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts and more homes hitting the market, both buyers and sellers are adjusting their strategies.  Here’s what you need to know about how these trends are impacting Emeryville and the...

We’ve all had that moment when something goes wrong at the worst possible time. Maybe it’s late at night, you’ve finally settled in after a long day, and suddenly—bam!, you notice a weird sound. Maybe it’s water dripping, a heater that’s gone out in the middle of winter, or (worst of all) a toilet that won’t stop overflowing. What do you do? I get it, nobody wants to deal with emergencies,...