December Market Update

Happy Holidays Everyone,

As another year draws to a close, we’re reflecting with gratitude on what an exciting and fulfilling year it’s been in real estate. Even after decades in this field, we continue to learn, grow, and be inspired by new experiences that come our way.

Through it all, one thing never changes — our heartfelt appreciation for you, our wonderful clients. Your trust, loyalty, and friendship make our work deeply rewarding and remind us why we love what we do.

While real estate typically slows down in November and December, this year we have remained quite busy. As always, we are eager to see what the new year brings!

We are already preparing several stunning homes for the new year, and we’re accepting clients for 2026 who are looking to buy or sell. Whether you’re ready to make a move or just want to schedule a call to think about your options, we’d love to see how we can support you and collaborate with you in the new year.

We wish you a bright and cheerful holiday season and a 2026 filled with love, health, and happiness.

Warmly,
Maria, Corey, Anita and Carla

PS – Here's a link to our Vanguard Properties East Bay Virtual Food Drive to support the Alameda County Community Food Bank. This is one of our favorite organizations to support, and we also volunteer there throughout the year. If you’d like to join us for a volunteer shift sometime, please get in touch, and kindly consider giving an end of year gift to the ACCFB, as the need is high and your generosity is so appreciated!

Inner East Bay Market Update

November 2025 Wrap-Up

The Inner East Bay market wrapped up November with a blend of strong demand and tighter supply that continues to favor sellers. Single-family homes are still moving very quickly, with the median days on market dipping by one day to just 15 days, underscoring how fast well-priced listings are getting snapped up. Competition remains brisk: 70.3 percent of homes sold over list price, and sellers received an average of 111.9 percent of asking, a slight gain from last year that highlights ongoing buyer urgency for desirable properties.

Inventory remains constrained, with the number of homes for sale at the end of November 14.1 percent lower year over year at 420. This leaner selection is helping support pricing even as the median sales price adjusted 10.6 percent to $1,050,000 and the median price per square foot eased just 0.6 percent to $692. These modest price and price-per-foot shifts suggest more of a normalization and change in the mix of homes selling rather than a fundamental weakening in values. Contract activity dipped a mild 3.1 percent, and closed sales held steady at 269, reinforcing that underlying demand remains healthy.