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Your Equity Could Transform Your Next Move
If you haven’t had a professional evaluate your home’s value this year, now is the perfect time. You don’t have to sell—but knowing your equity gives you a clearer picture of what’s possible and how far that number can take you.
Ready for a custom professional equity assessment? Let’s connect.
Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Advantage
Winter may not get the same hype as spring, but that’s exactly what gives you an advantage. Less competition, more serious buyers, and a greater chance for your home to stand out.
If you’re considering selling, this season could work strongly in your favor. Let’s connect and talk about what listing your home this winter could look like for you.
This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home
With most builders offering generous incentives and a wider selection of new homes for sale, buyers may be looking at one of the best times in years to buy a new build.
Let's connect if you want to know which communities, builders, and incentives offer the most value today. Having your own agent (not the builder’s representative) makes the sale and negotiation process that much easier for you.
The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season
Talk about the housing market can feel loud and confusing, especially when you’re hearing so many different takes. If you want to understand what these trends mean for your goals, let’s connect and walk through it together.
How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now
If you want to find the best deal possible on a home right now, start by looking where others aren’t.
With 1 in 5 sellers cutting prices and many growing more flexible by the week, the homes that have been sitting a little longer could be your best opportunity to save.
Let’s talk about where to find them in our area.
Why So Many People Are Thankful They Bought a Home This Year
The people who bought a home this year didn’t wait for perfect market conditions to line up. They acted on what they needed in their life. And they’re thankful they did.
If you’re feeling the pull toward something better, let’s talk through your goals. Your next home could bring you more space, more connection, and more happiness than you think.
Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run
Renting may feel less expensive today, but owning is what builds real wealth over time. And with affordability starting to improve, the path to homeownership may be opening up more than you think.
If you’re curious what buying could look like for you, let’s connect. We can figure out your next move, pressure-free.
4 Reasons Your House Is High on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season
There are plenty of good reasons to put (or keep) your house on the market during this time of year.
If you want to talk strategy for how to make the most of this season in our market, let’s connect.
MarketTracker San Francisco - November 2025 from CharlieBrownSF
November 2025 San Francisco Real Estate Market Summary
Median single-family home prices marked a new two-year high in October.
Inventory continues to be a huge issue in both the single-family home and condo markets.
Listings aren’t spending very much time on the market, with the average single-family home being sold in just 14 days.
MarketTracker Greater Bay Area - November 2025 from CharlieBrownSF
November 2025 Greater Bay Area Real Estate Market Summary
San Francisco reaches unprecedented market tightness with single-family homes hitting two-year price highs and inventory dropping over 35% year-over-year, while both property types firmly establish seller's market status.
The Bay Area experiences a dramatic "inventory overcorrection" in October, with most regions swinging from elevated summer levels to below-normal supply, driven primarily by sharp declines in new listings rather than increased sales.
Condo markets across the region face mounting pressure with widespread price declines and dramatically extended days on market, particularly in Silicon Valley where some areas see listings taking more than twice as long to sell.
The property type divide intensifies as single-family homes maintain ultra-competitive conditions with rapid sales, while condos struggle with extended market times despite favorable buyer conditions.
MarketTracker Silicon Valley - November 2025 from CharlieBrownSF
November 2025 Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Summary
Median sale prices for condos fell precipitously in Silicon Valley this month.
Inventory levels have overcorrected and are now lower than they were last year.
Listings are spending much more time on the market than this time last year.
MarketTracker East Bay - November 2025 from CharlieBrownSF
November 2025 East Bay Real Estate Market Summary
Median sale prices for condos continue to lag where they were last year.
Inventories are surprisingly static on a year-over-year basis
Listings are spending a lot more time on the market than they were last year
MarketTracker North Bay - November 2025 from CharlieBrownSF
November 2025 North Bay Real Estate Market Summary
Median sale prices are mostly in line with where they were around this time last year. The North Bay has seen inventories crater on a year-over-year basis, as considerably fewer homes hit the market. Despite lower inventory levels, listings are still spending more time on the market on a year-over-year basis.
The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling
If you’re thinking about selling, don’t let the market discourage you, let it guide you. The listings that didn’t sell this year weren’t doomed. They just started with the wrong strategy.
You can still win if you price right, are patient, and work with a local agent who knows how to position your home from the start.
Because in today’s market, success isn’t about waiting for conditions to change. It’s about getting your expectations right from day one.
The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026
After several slower-than-normal years, the market is finally starting to turn a corner. Declining mortgage rates, more listings, and growing buyer activity all point to a market gaining real traction.
Let’s connect to talk about what’s happening in our local market and how you can make the most of it in 2026.
Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?
You don’t have to wait for 5.99%. You have the chance to move (and save) right now. So, ask yourself: Would you let $80 hold you back from buying a home?
If you find a home you love and the math makes sense, getting ahead may be the best strategy. Let’s run your numbers so you can see what you’re working with in our market.
Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.
Seeing more new homes for sale doesn’t mean builders are overdoing it. Since building permits have been declining for eight straight months, it’s clear this isn’t an out-of-control boom. It’s a measured recovery.
If you want to know more about what builders are doing in our area, let’s connect.
What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market
A government shutdown can cause short-term delays for some buyers, but it doesn’t derail the housing market. The last time this happened, sales picked back up as soon as the government re-opened.
If you’re unsure how this might affect your plans, or just want to make sense of what’s happening, let’s connect.
Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead
Even with prices coming down in some markets, today’s homeowners are still sitting on near record amounts of equity.
If you’re wondering how much equity you have (or how far ahead you really are), let’s connect.
You might be surprised by what your home is actually worth today.
How To Ensure Your Home Sale Reaches the Finish Line
If there were one easy step that could help ensure your home sale goes off without a hitch, wouldn’t you take it?
A pre-listing inspection gives you the power to address potential issues before buyers even see your home — helping you stay in control of the process, avoid surprises, and move toward closing with confidence.
Let’s discuss whether scheduling one is the right move for your property so you can enter the market prepared and empowered.