Market insights, guides, and resources for Bay Area real estate.
I just spent a day at the Capitol with 2,500 REALTORs® for C.A.R. Legislative Day 2026. Three bills and a ballot measure now sit between Bay Area buyers and sellers and their next move. The full immersive long-read is on this page.
On April 14, I spent the day at UC Berkeley for the 5th Annual California Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Day. Oscar Wei's closing deck made a hard argument: the demographics have moved, outcomes haven't, and our industry's training has been pointed at the wrong corner. Here are five numbers from that room — and what each one is changing about how I serve clients.
Open House Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 1 to 4 PM. Rarely available end-unit Iris model in Hayward's Bridgeport at Eden Shores. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,703 sq ft, built 2008, on a 2,779 sq ft corner lot. Updated kitchen, Brazilian hardwood floors, smart home wiring, gas fireplace, private patio with stamped concrete and turf. Listed at $1,175,000 ($690/sq ft). HOA $232/month. Walk to Bay Trail. Hosted by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
Open House Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 1 to 4 PM. Turnkey 1990 KB Homes contemporary in Union City's California Gallery community. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,781 sq ft on a 3,722 sq ft lot. Full bedroom and bath on the first floor, updated kitchen and baths, central A/C, laminate flooring, low-maintenance turf yard with private patio, and the #1 Delaine Eastin Elementary right at your doorstep. Listed at $1,598,000 ($897/sq ft). Hosted by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
Open House Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 1 to 4 PM. Move-in ready 2019 DR Horton townhome in Union City's Monarch at Soares Ranch community. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1,976 sq ft across 3 stories with a full ground-floor bedroom and bath, EV charger, water filtration, central A/C, and walking access to the Alameda Creek Trail. Listed at $1,175,000 ($595/sq ft, just below the RPR® AVM of $1,211,000). Hosted by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
New on market in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood. 5 bed, 4 bath, 2,050 sq ft of living on a 6,800 sq ft lot. A 3-bed / 2-bath main residence plus a 2-bed / 2-bath detached ADU, ideal for income potential or multi-generational living. Listed at $2,050,000 ($1,000 per sq ft) by Hari Singhal and The Jamison Team of Tuscana Properties. Assigned to Irvington High (10/10), Horner Middle (9/10), and Grimmer Elementary (6/10).
Fremont's single-family market is firmly in seller territory as of May 5, 2026. Median list price $1,768,000, Market Action Index 64 (up from 57 last month), 103 active listings, 21 day median time to pending. Plain-English breakdown of the latest Altos Research report for buyers and sellers, with an interactive look at the four price tiers and a 5-year trend chart.
As of May 2, 2026, Union City's single-family market sits at Market Action Index 50, a Strong Seller's Market, but cooling from last year's highs. Median list price $1,398,000, $/sqft $764, average 41 days on market. Full snapshot, 5-year context, and what it means for buyers and sellers, plus a Foothill Glen open house this weekend.
SOLD for $1,500,000 on May 14, 2026 (23 days on market). 4-bed, 2.5-bath Braddock & Logan Arbor Rose in Union City's Foothill Glen, 2,138 sq ft, park-facing with no front neighbors, walking distance to BART. Originally listed at $1,498,000. Looking for similar homes in Union City? Browse active listings near Governo Drive.
California's new ballot measure proposes $25 billion in down payment assistance for middle-class home buyers, funded by revenue bonds with no new taxes. Here's exactly how it works, who qualifies, and what it could mean for the housing crisis.
UPDATE — This Mission San Jose home is now pending. A freshly remodeled 4-bed, 2-bath single-story in Fremont's premier 94539 school corridor — quartz kitchen, new paint and carpet, hill view, no HOA, A+ Mission San Jose High. Listed at $2,400,000 ($1,347/sq ft). Looking for something similar? See active Mission San Jose listings nearby.
San Jose April 2026 market report: median sold price $1,441,000 (+7.9% MoM), MAI 60 (strong seller's market), inventory up 36% YoY. Cited to RPR + Altos Research.
Open House Saturday, April 18, 1–4 PM. Tastefully remodeled 4-bed, 2-bath Berryessa home on a 6,200 sq ft lot. Solar-ready electric panel, heat-pump HVAC, double-pane windows, modern kitchen, primary bath with oversized walk-in shower, and a pergola-covered turf backyard. Listed at $1,699,000 ($1,063/sq ft).
Newark remains a strong seller's market with a Market Action Index of 46. Median list price sits at $1,495,000, homes are selling at 102% of asking, and average days on market is just 30. Here's what it means for Newark homeowners and buyers.
UPDATE — This Glenmoor beauty is now pending. A beautifully reimagined 4-bed, 3-bath home with 2,608 sq ft of entertainment-ready space, a bonus Jr. ADU suite, updated kitchen, and nearly 10,000 sq ft of landscaped grounds. Hosted by Harv Balu — thank you to everyone who visited.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate just climbed to 6.22%, up from 5.98% at the end of February. Here's what's driving the increase and how it affects your next move in the East Bay and South Bay.
The Bay Area housing market enters spring with renewed energy. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know about pricing trends, inventory levels, and where the market is headed.
Fremont offers an exceptional blend of top schools, tech jobs, and diverse communities. Here's everything first-time buyers need to know about purchasing a home in this thriving city.
Selling your home in Silicon Valley requires strategy and precision. From pricing to staging, here are the five critical things every seller should know before listing.