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Market SnapshotPublished April 16, 2026
December 2025
CONDO SALES REMAIN SLUGGISH
Condo owners are struggling with the worst market in more than 10 years. Prices for U.S. condominiums posted their biggest annual decline since 2012 earlier last year. Single-family home prices have also slowed, but they are still up from the year-ago levels. Rising homeowner-association fees due to higher insurance premiums, balcony assessments, less appreciation and maintenance costs are also making condominium purchases less affordable. The rise in those condo HOA dues “is giving a lot of buyers pause,” said Kirby Arkes, a real-estate agent in Portland, Ore. “Homes are just taking so much longer to sell.” Sellers are torn whether to reduce their asking price or rent out their property. - WSJ 1/1/2026
ROBOT REAL ESTATE?
Israeli startup eSelf AI has developed a technology that provides interactive AI real estate agents capable of answering questions and guiding prospective buyers through listings at any time with audio, video, virtual tours and price analysis breakdowns. The question is how many people will use a robot to help them make the most important financial decisions of their life? The answer is some, but not the majority for the foreseeable future.
2026 REAL ESTATE FORECAST
As mortgage rates stabilize and inventory grows, the 2026 housing market outlook points to modest price changes and improved conditions for buyers.
Keeping it simple: housing data tends to improve when mortgage rates fall below 6.64% and head toward 6%, and then data tends to fade when mortgage rates are above 6.64% —especially when rates are over 7%. Home prices aren’t growing out of control anymore, and we have ample supply, so just like the last few years, let the slow dance of the 10-year yield guide you to where housing is going all year long. - HousingWire December 31, 2025, 5:00am by Logan Mohtashami
CHOOSING A BUYER AGENT
Zillow reports that most buyers are repeat purchasers who increasingly choose agents online and value strategy, efficiency and digital tools. While personal relationships still matter, buyers and sellers often interview multiple agents, decide quickly after contact, and prioritize communication, pricing expertise, paperwork management and modern marketing over familiarity alone.
CHOOSING A SELLER AGENT
Homeowners who are planning to sell research local experts, focusing on reviews, sales history, specialties (seller-focused), and market knowledge, then interviewing several candidates to assess their marketing plan, experience, communication, and negotiation skills to find the best fit for their unique home and goals. Key factors include strong local market expertise, data-driven pricing advice, clear marketing strategies, and trustworthiness, often validated by online reviews.
WHO YOU HIRE AS YOUR AGENT MATTERS
506 agents were part of the 478 sold residential properties in 2025 where there are two sides totaling 956 transaction sides (buyer and seller).
Out of the 506 agents that sold in Alameda in 2025, 420 of those agents sold less than two properties!
MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS ARE UP IN THE S.F. BAY AREA
AI wealth has generated a significant increase in home purchases in late 2025. If Elon Musk is correct, the United State's GDP will reach double digits and Americans will go on a buying spree. Things to watch this year are unemployment numbers, inflation, the U.S. Treasure 10 year yield and mortgage rates.
ALAMEDA 2024 VERSUS 2025
Single family detached houses sold: 288 vs. 307
Days on market: 21 vs. 21
Average sale price: $1.442,000 vs. $1,421,000
Townhouses sold: 60 vs. 74
Days on market: 18 vs. 36
Average sale price: $968,000 vs. $952,000
Condos sold: 121 vs. 91
Days on market: 43 vs. 27
Average sale price: $815,600 vs. $724,000
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