The Juxtaposition of Bay Area Wealth
After a recent tour of a million dollar property with encampment views, the stark contrast on wealth in the Bay Area caused me to do a little research on the realities of how money is flowing in and out, creating very little progress for society’s toughest issues.
February 2023 East Bay Market Report
Celebrating Black History, Understanding migration patterns, and Early 2023 data suggests buyers are ready to jump back in.
Black Owned Bay Area
Black history is more than a month. Every day there are amazing people and businesses that exude the greatness of what Black men and women have contributed to the culture we experience on a daily basis. I have put together a Collection of Black Owned Businesses in The Bay.
Bay Area Population & Migration
The CA Dept. of Finance released new county population data last week. This blog looks at population changes, net domestic and foreign migration, and natural causes effects on population (births & deaths). There are many economic and demographic factors at play, and it's unknown how these trends will play out: They may continue, stabilize or reverse.
January 2023 East Bay Market Report
This report will look at the market from a variety of angles, including annual, quarterly and monthly data.
December 2022 East Bay Market Report
The changes in market dynamics that began in late spring/early summer 2022 generally continued in autumn due to the ongoing economic headwinds, including high inflation and interest rates, reduced consumer confidence, and volatile…
November 2022 East Bay Market Report
After a brief rebound in market activity in August, pursuant to what turned out to be a very temporary decline in interest rates and an associated rebound in financial markets…
Make It A Date
I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite places for a quick date to keep the love alive… or get it sparked.
October 2022 East Bay Market Report
Virtually across the Bay Area, Q3 median sales prices retreated dramatically from their spring peaks. Part of this was due to seasonal trends…
September 2022 East Bay Market Report
Across the Bay Area, Y-O-Y, home-price appreciation rates and overbidding statistics have generally continued to drop, and days-on-market to climb. In the midst of prevailing uncertainty…
July 2022 East Bay Market Report
The impacts of this year’s severe economic headwinds - soaring inflation and interest rates, stock market declines, fears of recession - on Bay Area real estate markets are speeding up.
June 2022 East Bay Market Report
Sales have been declining a bit, and active listings ticking up. But on average, homes are still selling very quickly and…
May 2022 East Bay Market Report
In April 2022, the Bay Area continued to see appreciation, overbidding and days-on-market reflecting extremely intense demand.
April 2022 East Bay Market Report
Soaring interest rates & housing costs; continuing strong demand, low inventory of listings & high market velocity
March 2022 East Bay Market Report
So far in 2022, Bay Area real estate markets appear largely unfazed by higher interest rates, volatility in financial markets, and troubling international events.
February 2022 East Bay Market Report
As of 2/3/22, mortgage interest rates have risen 14% in 2022, putting them 34% above the low 1 year ago.
Alameda County First Time Home Buyer Assistance through AC Boost
AC Boost 10 Step Application. & Closing Process