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Private Listings Are a Detriment to the Market — and, in My Opinion, Selling Them as a General Strategy Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Before founding ShopProp, I built a financial firm that was later acquired. After more than 20 years in the financial markets and 18 years as a managing broker, my view is simple: Open markets protect consumers. Closed systems protect insiders.
There are multiple news organizations regurgitating the same clickbait headline that "Bay Area housing is in a bubble". We are going to explore in this article why that isn't true and why we aren't likely to see a crash of prices comparable to 2007 anytime soon.
2026 Housing Market Outlook: A Turn Is Coming — and the Window Before It May Be the Opportunity Most people want a simple answer: “Is 2026 going to be an up year for housing?” I don’t think it’s that simple — but I do think housing is starting to turn, and the time between now and when that turn becomes obvious could be a good buying opportunity.
Buyer agent commissions are fully negotiable in 2026. Here's exactly how to negotiate your fee, what leverage you have, and how different fee structures compare in real dollars.
Broker-led representation. Every transaction. A team structured around direct leadership — not handoffs. Documents reviewed. Strategy refined. Standards maintained. Transparent, flat pricing. Aligned structure. Closed with ShopProp in February 2026 $3,450,000 10305 Norwich Ave Cupertino, CA Client Retained: $78,255 ShopProp.
With home prices ranging from $97,000 in Detroit to $1.65 million in San Francisco, what you pay in real estate commissions varies enormously by market. ShopProp's flat-fee model means buyers keep the commission overage as a rebate — often $10,000 to $25,000 or more. Here's exactly how the math works across all nine markets ShopProp serves.
After two years of high rates and frozen inventory, the 2026 housing market is showing signs buyers have been waiting for. Rates are stabilizing near 6%, incomes are outpacing prices, and national sales are projected to climb 14%. Here's what the data says about whether to buy now or keep waiting.
The 2026 housing market looks different depending on where you're shopping. From Detroit's explosive appreciation to San Francisco's inventory crunch, every market tells its own story. Here's a city-by-city breakdown of where prices are headed and what buyers and sellers should expect.
The Honolulu housing market in 2026 is a story of two very different segments: a tight, competitive single-family home market where 31% of sales close above asking price, and a softer condo market with growing inventory and more room to negotiate. Understanding which segment you're buying into — and what drives each — is essential for any buyer approaching O'ahu real estate this year.