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.
You do not need 20% down to buy a home. See the real down payment numbers for the Bay Area, the low down payment loan options most buyers never hear about, and how to get ready, from Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
The complete Union City, CA single-family home market report for June 2026. The median sold price was $1,327,500 and homes closed at 102.1% of list in a median of just 15 days, with only 1.76 months of inventory, firmly a seller's market. Full breakdown of prices, supply and demand, and five-year trends, plus a free branded PDF report. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.
Overpricing a Fremont home feels safe, but it can quietly cost you six figures. Here is the pricing strategy that actually wins in the Tri-City market.
Price improved $50,000 to $1,548,000. 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. Now listed at $1,548,000 ($869/sq ft). Presented by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
Open House Saturday & Sunday, June 27 to 28, 2026, 1 to 4 PM. Updated two-story Ponderosa contemporary in Union City's Ponderosa Crossroads. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1,968 sq ft on a 4,500 sq ft lot, built 1985. Owned solar, a full bedroom and bath on the first floor, a remodeled kitchen with island and gas range, fully remodeled baths, a custom deck with a park-like yard, and no HOA. Listed at $1,598,000 ($812/sq ft). Hosted by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
Price improved $77,000 to $1,098,000. 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. Now listed at $1,098,000 ($645/sq ft). HOA $232/month. Walk to Bay Trail. Presented by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
The complete Union City, CA housing market report for May 2026. The median sold price was $1,340,000 and homes closed at 103.5% of list in a median of just 13 days, with only 2.67 months of inventory, firmly a seller's market. Full breakdown of prices, supply and demand, and five-year trends, plus a free six-page PDF report. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.
UPDATE, This Regency Park home is now pending. A fully remodeled single-level home in Union City, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,357 sq ft on a 5,000 sq ft lot, built 1971. Updated chef's kitchen with an oversized island and breakfast bar, remodeled baths, and a park-like backyard with a custom pergola and covered patio. Listed at $1,298,000, about $139,500 under the Union City median sold price. Looking for a home like this? See every active Union City listing and the newest homes just on the market, and reach out anytime.
Open House Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, 2026, 1 to 4 PM. Move-in ready two-story home in Union City's Foothill Glen. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,000 sq ft on a 3,168 sq ft lot, built 2004. Brand-new wide-plank floors, an airy open-concept great room, a kitchen with a pantry, a primary suite with a soaking tub and walk-in closet, and a low-maintenance backyard. Listed at $1,399,900 ($700/sq ft), under the Union City median. Hosted by Harv Balu, REALTOR®. Listed by Olivia Chan, REALTY EXPERTS®.
The May 2026 RPR market report for Fremont single-family homes, in plain English. Median sold price $1,760,000, just 1.85 months of inventory, homes closing at 104.3% of list in a median of 11 days, and a median estimated value of $1,812,280. Interactive charts for the listing pipeline, the five-year price trend, and how Fremont compares to the county, state, and country, plus the full 15-page report to download free.
This listing has been taken off the market, 33479 Alvarado Niles Rd, a 2019 DR Horton townhome in Union City's Monarch at Soares Ranch (3 bed, 3.5 bath, 1,976 sq ft), is no longer available. Browse current active listings across Union City (94587), or reach out to Harv Balu, REALTOR®, to find a similar townhome or single-family home in the area.
This listing has been taken off the market, 3631 Trenton Court in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood (5 bed, 4 bath, with a detached ADU) is no longer available. Browse current active listings across Fremont (94538), or reach out to Harv Balu, REALTOR®, to find a similar home with a detached ADU in the area.
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 to 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.