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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.
After the dramatic run-up of 2021-2022 and the correction that followed, Austin's housing market in 2026 is in a period of recalibration — not distress, but stabilization. With 4 months of inventory, MSA median prices around $435,000, and buyer demand quietly returning, Austin looks more like a balanced market than the feeding frenzy or fire sale that headlines have suggested.
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.