East Bay Market Report | September 2026
October 16, 2026
Rockridge led the East Bay in September at 52% over asking, Berkeley closed 62 sales, and every Piedmont sale went over list.
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Bay Area market intelligence, neighborhood guides, and what's actually happening across San Francisco, the East Bay, and Marin.
San Francisco Market Report | September 2026
October 16, 2026
77% of San Francisco sales closed over asking in September. Noe Valley, Central Richmond, Potrero Hill and Bernal Heights led, while South Beach slowed.
Marin Market Report | September 2026
October 16, 2026
Marin homes sold faster in September without selling for more: 15 median days on market, with the typical home closing right at list.
Lamorinda Market Report | September 2026
October 16, 2026
Lamorinda had a steady September: 66 closed sales, matching last year, with the typical home selling at list price in 14 days.
Selling in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills? Here’s How to Make Your Home More Insurable (And More Appealing to Buyers)
August 26, 2026
Wildfire mitigation isn’t just about safety — it drives insurability, buyer feasibility, and sale price. The four improvements that matter to carriers, what they cost, and how to document them before you list.
California Fire Insurance Market Stabilizing: New Options for East Bay Homeowners
August 26, 2026
California’s fire insurance market is stabilizing: FAIR Plan growth has stalled, 11 insurance groups have committed to expanding in high-risk areas, and new carriers are entering. What it means for East Bay and Marin homeowners.
Understanding the Lamorinda Housing Market in July 2026
August 3, 2026
The typical Lamorinda house sold in 10 days in July at near-exactly its asking price. Here’s what Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda closings really looked like.
Understanding the Marin Housing Market in July 2026
August 3, 2026
228 Marin homes sold in July, town by town: a Ross estate went $2M over asking while two-thirds of Novato closed at or below list. Here’s what actually sold.
Understanding the San Francisco Housing Market in July 2026
August 3, 2026
Nearly half of SF’s July house sales closed above $2M, and houses sold in a 12-day median while condos sit for weeks. Here’s exactly what closed, by neighborhood and property type.
Understanding the East Bay Housing Market in July 2026
August 3, 2026
297 East Bay homes sold in July: Piedmont at $3.7M, Berkeley houses $405K over asking, 26 Oakland homes under $500K. Here’s what actually closed, by neighborhood.
I Heard the State’s Top Housing Economist Speak This Week. Here’s What He Said.
July 25, 2026
California Realtors’ Chief Economist Jordan Levine broke down rates, inventory, and the Bay Area opportunity for our brokerage. Here’s what actually matters for buyers in 2026.
The East Bay Fire Insurance Guide: Hills, Flatlands, and What Your Specific Address Actually Means
July 23, 2026
The question I get at almost every open house in the East Bay hills isn’t about the kitchen or the school district. It’s about