Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember...A great rate won’t make up for a home that n

The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. B

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?The short answer? No.The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being si

October 2025 Market Snapshot for ZIP Code 94707

  The 94707 zip code in Berkeley/Kensington continues to show strong performance in October 2025! Here’s what the numbers tell us: Average Sales Price: $2.15M — up 22% compared to last year Average List Price: $1.72M — slightly down by 2% Properties Sold: 11 — a 38% increase, showing strong buyer de