East Bay Real Estate News, Tips and Trends

All the insights you need to buy, sell and live the good life in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Things to Do in the East Bay in March

  Spring is coming, and if you’re like us, you are so ready to leave behind winter’s chilly, grey vibe….

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Market Report: Myth-Busting for Home Sellers and Buyers

You’ve probably seen the headlines about “plunging” housing prices, warning signs of a housing “bust,” and how recent layoff announcements have…

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Things to Do in the East Bay This February

    Love is in the air! Need date ideas for Valentine’s Day (or maybe Galentine’s Day)? February is a…

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Belly Up to the Booming East Bay Brewery Scene

    SF Beer Week kicks off Feb. 10, 2023, with barrels of fun at East Bay breweries The East…

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2023 Market Prediction: Return to “Normal” in Q3 & Q4

  If we had a nickel for every time someone asked us, “Should I sell my house in 2023” and…

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2022 in Review: Housing Market Reality Check

  With a market correction, we learned that reality bites. But it was for our own good.   If the…

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Market Report: Baby It’s Cold Outside

It’s going to be a cold and quiet winter holiday season for East Bay home sellers, according to the latest…

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Big & Bright: Where to See Christmas Lights in the East Bay in 2023

  It is time to bundle up, pour hot cocoa into a thermos, and head out to see the most…

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Fall Real Estate Market Report: 7 Things To Be Thankful For

With pent-up demand for homes, which are in limited supply, there’s no shortage of eager buyers in the East Bay. It might longer to sell your home than it did six months ago. And it might not sell for a jaw-dropping over-asking price like it did last year.

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East Bay Market Report: Steady September

As September came to a close it brought good news for buyers AND sellers. The number of active listings continued…

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East Bay Market Report: August Cooled, Don’t Expect a Fast-Paced Fall

 In this month’s East Bay real estate report, we tease out late summer sales numbers and explain why our cooling market isn’t…

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How to Buy a Home Near the Best East Bay Schools

Of all the neighborhood amenities that can influence a home buyer’s decision, proximity to the best East Bay schools is…

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