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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.
The San Francisco housing market in 2026 is one of the most competitive in the country — median single-family home prices have surged to $1.65 million, inventory has collapsed to historic lows, and homes are selling in 13 days at 15% over asking. If you're thinking about buying or selling in the Bay Area this year, the data tells a striking story.
The Seattle housing market is entering 2026 in a state of reset — prices hovering in the low $800,000 range, inventory returning to pre-pandemic norms, and mortgage rates settling near 6%. Whether you're buying or selling, understanding what's driving the market right now will help you make a smarter move.
The 2024 NAR settlement gave sellers more power over commission negotiations. Here's how the new rules work and what they mean for your bottom line.
California has more seller disclosure requirements than almost any other state. From natural hazard zones to transfer taxes, here's everything CA sellers need to know before listing.
FSBO saves on commissions but sells for less. Traditional agents charge the most but handle everything. Flat-fee agents offer a middle path. Here's the data on all three.
The offer is just the starting point. How you negotiate — on price, terms, contingencies, and timing — determines how much you actually walk away with.