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    Newark Real Estate Market Report, September 2026: The Median Fell, and Months of Supply Hit a Five-Year High
    Market Updates11 min read

    Newark Real Estate Market Report, September 2026: The Median Fell, and Months of Supply Hit a Five-Year High

    The median Newark single-family sale closed at $1,298,000 in September, down 11.4% from August, while price per square foot rebounded 15.4% to $817. The homes that sold went fast and at about asking, 100.97% of list after a median of 13 days on market. But active listings jumped 26.5% and new contracts fell 24%, pushing months of supply to 2.82, the highest point on the report's five-year chart. Here is what it means if you are buying or selling in Newark.

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    Milpitas Real Estate Market Report, August 2026: Buyers Came Back, but Not Far Over Asking
    Market Updates9 min read

    Milpitas Real Estate Market Report, August 2026: Buyers Came Back, but Not Far Over Asking

    The median Milpitas single-family sale closed at $1,775,000 in August, up 6.3% from July, while price per square foot fell 8.4% to $932 and only 10 homes closed. Buyers came back in number: new contracts nearly doubled and supply fell to 1.36 months. But the average sale closed at 100.3% of list, down for at least the third month running. Here is what it means if you are buying or selling in Milpitas.

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    Newark Real Estate Market Report, August 2026: The Median Jumped, and Price per Foot Fell Again
    Market Updates10 min read

    Newark Real Estate Market Report, August 2026: The Median Jumped, and Price per Foot Fell Again

    The median Newark single-family sale closed at $1,465,000 in August, up 10.6% from July. The same report shows price per square foot down 10.7%, its third straight monthly drop, closed sales averaging 99.4% of list, just under asking, and a median of 27 days on market for the homes that closed, up from 18. New contracts moved the other way, faster and more of them. Here is what it all means if you are buying or selling in Newark.

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    Hayward Real Estate Market Report, August 2026: A $935,000 Median, and Two Markets Inside It
    Market Updates10 min read

    Hayward Real Estate Market Report, August 2026: A $935,000 Median, and Two Markets Inside It

    The typical Hayward single-family home sold for $935,000 in August, up 5.6% from July, at 102.2% of list in a median of 16 days. Price per square foot fell 8.2% in the same month, supply is running 17.8% above a year ago, and the homes still waiting are listed about $91,000 above the ones buyers signed on. Here is what each of those means if you are buying or selling.

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    31967 Albany St, Hayward: A Remodeled Single Story on a Flat 5,000 Sq Ft Lot, Open Saturday and Sunday
    Property Spotlight10 min read

    31967 Albany St, Hayward: A Remodeled Single Story on a Flat 5,000 Sq Ft Lot, Open Saturday and Sunday

    A 3-bed, 2-bath single-story house in Hayward's Fairway Park, 1,276 sq ft on a level 5,000 sq ft lot, taken through a full interior remodel and listed at $898,000 with no HOA. I am hosting the open house Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, from 1 to 4. Here is what the remodel actually covered, where $898,000 sits against every August median in 94544, and the three things I would look at closely before writing an offer.

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    Newark, CA Down Payment Help, New Homes and NewPark Mall: What the Mayor Told Us
    Community15 min read

    Newark, CA Down Payment Help, New Homes and NewPark Mall: What the Mayor Told Us

    On September 17, Newark Mayor Michael Hannon spent half an hour with our Tri-Cities Marketing Council, and I took the pictures. Here's what I'm taking from it as a REALTOR®: the city's down payment loan for first-time buyers, the new neighborhoods under construction, what's real about NewPark Mall, Measure DD, and what it all means if you're buying or selling in Newark, CA.

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    Before the Moving Truck: How to Help a Parent Downsize, Move and Sell in the Bay Area
    Community16 min read

    Before the Moving Truck: How to Help a Parent Downsize, Move and Sell in the Bay Area

    On September 10, move manager Kim Falahati of Family Matters spoke to our Tri-Cities Marketing Council about moving people out of homes they've lived in for decades, and I took the pictures. Here's what I'm taking from it as a REALTOR®: where to start, what's worth selling, what movers and haulers charge extra for, where the hard-to-toss things go in Alameda County, and the tax rules that come with selling a long-held home.

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    Milpitas Real Estate Market Report, July 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends
    Market Updates9 min read

    Milpitas Real Estate Market Report, July 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends

    The complete Milpitas, CA single-family home market report for July 2026. The median sold price eased to $1,670,000 while price per square foot rose to $1,017, homes closed at 101.6% of list in a median of 13 days, and inventory climbed to 1.86 months, still a seller's market but with the most supply since last summer. Full breakdown of prices, supply and demand, this week's Altos snapshot, and a free branded PDF report. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.

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    Newark Real Estate Market Report, July 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends
    Market Updates8 min read

    Newark Real Estate Market Report, July 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends

    The complete Newark, CA single-family home market report for July 2026. The median sold price was $1,325,000 and homes closed at 101.6% of list in a median of 18 days, while months of inventory fell to 2.17. Supply tightened even as prices eased, an unusual pairing worth understanding. Full breakdown of prices, supply and demand, and a free branded PDF report. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.

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    When the Address Is the Danger: What I Learned About Selling a Home Safely
    Community9 min read

    When the Address Is the Danger: What I Learned About Selling a Home Safely

    On August 27, Chao Lee of SAVE asked our Tri-Cities Marketing Council a question most agents never plan for: what do you do when a client needs to sell, and the sale itself could tell someone where they went? Here's what I learned that morning, what I looked up afterward, and what I'm changing in how I list homes.

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    Fremont Real Estate Market Report, July 2026 | Why the Median Fell and the Market Got Tighter
    Market Updates9 min read

    Fremont Real Estate Market Report, July 2026 | Why the Median Fell and the Market Got Tighter

    The complete Fremont, CA single-family home market report for July 2026. The median sold price fell 5.5% to $1,625,000, yet inventory tightened to 1.79 months, homes still closed at 102.2% of list in a median of 13 days, and price per square foot actually rose. Here is what that combination really means, with interactive charts and a free branded PDF. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.

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    1603 Morgan St, Mountain View, a Single-Story Ranch on a Cul-de-Sac Lot | SOLD $1,731,500
    Property Spotlight9 min read

    1603 Morgan St, Mountain View, a Single-Story Ranch on a Cul-de-Sac Lot | SOLD $1,731,500

    SOLD for $1,731,500 on September 28, 2026, about $1,403 per square foot, from a $1,980,000 list price. A 3-bed, 2-bath single-story ranch in Mountain View's 94043, 1,234 sq ft on a 5,000 sq ft cul-de-sac lot with a deep back yard, mature persimmon trees, and room the listing describes for an ADU. No HOA, two tenths of a mile from Crittenden Middle. Harv Balu, REALTOR®, hosted the August 8 and 9 open house; listed by Josephine Lim, REALTY EXPERTS®. Want a house on this street? The live map below shows what is for sale around Morgan St today.

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    341 Imagination Pl, Milpitas, Parc Metro 3-Bed Townhome-Style Condo | Open House Sat October 3, 2 to 5 PM and Sun October 4, 1 to 4 PM, Price Improved to $968,000
    Property Spotlight7 min read

    341 Imagination Pl, Milpitas, Parc Metro 3-Bed Townhome-Style Condo | Open House Sat October 3, 2 to 5 PM and Sun October 4, 1 to 4 PM, Price Improved to $968,000

    Open house this weekend: Saturday, October 3, 2 to 5 PM and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1 to 4 PM, hosted by Harv Balu. 341 Imagination Pl is offered at $968,000, about $779 per square foot, after a $100,000 price improvement. A 3-bed, 3-bath townhome-style condo in Milpitas's Parc Metro community, 1,243 sq ft with a rare first-floor bedroom and full bath plus two upstairs primary suites. Community pool, spa, and clubhouse, park-facing, minutes to Great Mall and Milpitas BART. Private showings any other day. Listed by Shelly Arora, REALTY EXPERTS®.

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    Milpitas Real Estate Market Report, June 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends
    Market Updates8 min read

    Milpitas Real Estate Market Report, June 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends

    The complete Milpitas, CA single-family home market report for June 2026. The median sold price was $1,800,000 and homes closed at 104.1% of list in a median of just 12 days, with only 1.31 months of inventory, firmly a seller's market. Full breakdown of prices, supply and demand, and a free branded PDF report. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.

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    Newark Real Estate Market Report, June 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends
    Market Updates8 min read

    Newark Real Estate Market Report, June 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends

    The complete Newark, CA single-family home market report for June 2026. The median sold price was $1,388,500 and homes closed at 102.3% of list in a median of just 14 days, with 2.48 months of inventory, still a seller's market even as supply builds. Full breakdown of prices, supply and demand, and a free branded PDF report. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.

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    Fremont Real Estate Market Report, June 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends
    Market Updates8 min read

    Fremont Real Estate Market Report, June 2026 | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends

    The complete Fremont, CA single-family home market report for June 2026. The median sold price was $1,715,000 and homes closed at 102.6% of list in a median of just 11 days, with only 1.73 months of inventory, firmly a seller's market. Full breakdown of prices, supply and demand, and a free branded PDF report. Prepared by Harv Balu, REALTOR®, REALTY EXPERTS®.

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    32767 Hilmar St, Union City, Updated Ponderosa Home with Owned Solar in Ponderosa Crossroads | Open House Held June 27 & 28, $1,550,000
    Property Spotlight8 min read

    32767 Hilmar St, Union City, Updated Ponderosa Home with Owned Solar in Ponderosa Crossroads | Open House Held June 27 & 28, $1,550,000

    The open house weekend has wrapped, Harv Balu hosted Saturday and Sunday, June 27 to 28, 2026. 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 $1,550,000 ($788/sq ft). Hosted by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.

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    2527 Coldstream Way, Hayward, End-Unit Townhome at Bridgeport at Eden Shores | SOLD $1,060,000
    Property Spotlight9 min read

    2527 Coldstream Way, Hayward, End-Unit Townhome at Bridgeport at Eden Shores | SOLD $1,060,000

    SOLD for $1,060,000 on September 17, 2026, about $622 per square foot, from a $1,098,000 list price. A 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. HOA $232/month. Walk to Bay Trail. Looking in Hayward? The live map of every active Hayward listing is linked below.

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    4339 Queensboro Way, Union City, Remodeled Single-Story Regency Park Home | SOLD $1,275,000
    Property Spotlight8 min read

    4339 Queensboro Way, Union City, Remodeled Single-Story Regency Park Home | SOLD $1,275,000

    SOLD for $1,275,000 in July 2026, about $940 per square foot, from a $1,298,000 list price. 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. Looking for a home like this in Union City? See every active listing and the newest homes just on the market, and reach out anytime.

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    221 Dutra Vernaci Dr, Union City, Foothill Glen 4-Bed Home | SOLD $1,360,000
    Property Spotlight9 min read

    221 Dutra Vernaci Dr, Union City, Foothill Glen 4-Bed Home | SOLD $1,360,000

    SOLD for $1,360,000 in July 2026, about $680 per square foot, from a $1,399,900 list price. A two-story Foothill Glen home in Union City, 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. Looking for a home like this in Union City? See every active listing and the newest homes just on the market, and reach out anytime.

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    Fremont CA Housing Market Report, May 2026 | Median Sold $1.76M, Seller's Market, Free RPR Report Download
    Market Updates10 min read

    Fremont CA Housing Market Report, May 2026 | Median Sold $1.76M, Seller's Market, Free RPR Report Download

    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.

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    Fremont CA Real Estate Market Update, May 2026 | Strong Seller's Market at MAI 64, $1.77M Median
    Market Updates11 min read

    Fremont CA Real Estate Market Update, May 2026 | Strong Seller's Market at MAI 64, $1.77M Median

    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.

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    1965 Camargo Drive, San Jose, Updated Berryessa 4-Bed Home (No Longer on the Market)
    Property Spotlight7 min read

    1965 Camargo Drive, San Jose, Updated Berryessa 4-Bed Home (No Longer on the Market)

    UPDATE, 1965 Camargo Drive is no longer on the market. It was a tastefully remodeled 4-bed, 2-bath Berryessa home on a 6,200 sq ft lot, with a solar-ready electric panel, heat-pump HVAC, double-pane windows, a modern kitchen, a primary bath with an oversized walk-in shower, and a pergola-covered turf backyard. Looking for a home like this in San Jose? See every active San Jose listing and the newest homes just on the market, and reach out anytime.

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    Fair Housing Day 2026 at UC Berkeley, Five Numbers That Rewired My Practice
    Community10 min read

    Fair Housing Day 2026 at UC Berkeley, Five Numbers That Rewired My Practice

    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.

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    Newark, CA Real Estate Market Update, April 2026
    Market Updates7 min read

    Newark, CA Real Estate Market Update, April 2026

    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.

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    Spring 2026 Bay Area Market Update
    Market Updates6 min read

    Spring 2026 Bay Area Market Update

    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.

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    First-Time Buyer's Guide to Fremont
    Buyer Tips8 min read

    First-Time Buyer's Guide to Fremont

    Fremont pairs Fremont Unified schools and two BART stations with a short drive to major tech employers. Here's everything first-time buyers need to know about purchasing a home in this thriving city.

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