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Q1 2024 Market Report
with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

I am pleased to share with you our latest Market Report for the San Francisco Bay Area. The report begins with economic and real estate commentary presented in partnership with the Rosen Consulting Group (RCG). For the statistical report of the regional housing market, we look at the ten counties associated with the SF BayContinue reading “Q1 2024 Market Report
with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

Sotheby’s International Realty’s California Brokerages’ Collective 2023 Performance

We are pleased to launch our We Are California campaign in collaboration with Sotheby’s International Realty’s California Brokerages. This campaign celebrates our regional statistics, highlighting the collective success and monumental achievements of Sotheby’s International Realty’s California brokerages in 2023. Nothing compares to what’s next. ©MMXXIV Golden Gate Sotheby’s ­International Realty. An Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage.Continue reading “Sotheby’s International Realty’s California Brokerages’ Collective 2023 Performance”

February 2024 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | FEBRUARY 2024 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | FEBRUARY 2024 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THISContinue reading “February 2024 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

January 2024 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | JANUARY 2024 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | JANUARY 2024 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THISContinue reading “January 2024 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

Annual Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | 2023 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | 2023 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR ContraContinue reading “Annual Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

November 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | NOVEMBER 2023 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | NOVEMBER 2023 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Contra CostaContinue reading “November 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

October 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | OCTOBER 2023 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | OCTOBER 2023 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THISContinue reading “October 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

Q3 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | Q3 2023 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | Q3 2023 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THISContinue reading “Q3 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

August 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | AUGUST 2023 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | AUGUST 2023 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THISContinue reading “August 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

July 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | JULY 2023 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | JULY 2023 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THISContinue reading “July 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

Q2 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights

View Full Report Alameda County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | Q2 2023 Alameda County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR Alameda County Median Sales Price LAST YEAR vs. THIS YEAR View Full Report Contra Costa County Sales by City SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | Q2 2023 Contra Costa County Homes Sold LAST YEAR vs. THISContinue reading “Q2 2023 Market Report with Alameda and Contra Costa County Insights”

How Important is it to do Improvement/Repair Work Before my Home is Marketed?

For those sellers who want to maximize their potential gain in selling their home, it is important to combine the key findings of the structural pest and home inspection reports with their Realtor’s honest assessment of what he/she thinks the “hot spots” are in the home. Has the kitchen been recently updated or does itContinue reading “How Important is it to do Improvement/Repair Work Before my Home is Marketed?”

What Are Buyers Looking For In A Home?

This isn’t a trick question, but, for a seller, understanding what the buyers are looking for in a home may determine how well the seller does in the sale of his/her home. Most sellers want to maximize the return on their sale and, to do this, they should consider the condition of the most importantContinue reading “What Are Buyers Looking For In A Home?”

How Important Is It To Do Property Inspections Before Marketing My Home?

Pre-marketing inspections are so important to do for a couple of key reasons. First, knowing the true condition of your home before going on the market will help make you aware of issues that you can either repair beforehand or disclose to a prospective buyer before he/she writes an offer on your home. Secondly, dependingContinue reading “How Important Is It To Do Property Inspections Before Marketing My Home?”

As A Seller, How Do I Determine What Inspections Should Be Done Before Going On The Market?

This is one of the most important decisions a seller will make before marketing his/her home.  Why? This will determine what and how much property information is given to a prospective buyer.  It is my opinion the more information a buyer is given about the condition of a property, the more confident the buyer willContinue reading “As A Seller, How Do I Determine What Inspections Should Be Done Before Going On The Market?”