Federal Reserve policy shifts remain a central topic of discussion across real estate markets. For both homebuyers and property investors, understanding how federal interest rate movements impact
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Many apartment owners in Walnut Creek, Concord, and Martinez are surprised when a listing gets few serious offers. The East Bay multifamily market is healthy, so the pricing has to be the issue.The
Right now, homes in Contra Costa County are selling at two very different speeds. According to Redfin, 41% of homes in the county sold above list price in August 2026. In the same month, 20% of
As a Senior Investment Advisor, my focus is always on the fundamental drivers of the market: supply, demand, and the regulatory environment. Recently, HUD Secretary Scott Turner sat down with CNBC
The K-Shaped Housing Market: Which Side Are You On?What a growing divide in real estate means for buyers, sellers and investors in the East Bay.Housing economists are sounding the alarm on a K
In a major bipartisan victory for housing affordability, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. As reported by CNBC, this comprehensive package aims to
A new report from CNBC highlights a resilient housing market. Despite the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.46%, purchase demand has increased by 7% year-over-year.Potential homebuyers are shrugging off
The question on every homeowner's and investor's mind lately is: “When will we see a significant shift in home prices?”A recent analysis from Zelman & Associates’ Alan Ratner
The real estate market just caught its second wind. After a quiet start to the spring season, a significant shift in mortgage rates is bringing both homebuyers and homeowners back to the table in a
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