Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat

If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. In most places, prices aren’t flat at all. What the Data Really Shows Whil

What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.  According to ATTOM, during the housing crash, over nine million people went through some sort of distressed sale (2007-2011). Last year, the

Berkeley Market Snapshot – August 2025

                                                                                            August brought a noticeable cooling in the Berkeley single-family home market. While prices remain high, both sales volume and speed have slowed — a shift that could benefit buyers heading into fall. Here’s w

Is the El Cerrito’s Market Cooling Slightly? Here's the August Snapshot

                                                      August brought a bit of a shift in the El Cerrito single-family home market. While prices and activity dipped, inventory saw a sharp increase — a sign that buyers may have more options heading into fall. Here’s what the numbers show: Average Sale