November 2025

Thanks in part to lower mortgage rates, this year’s selling season has stretched longer than usual, with the true slowdown projected to hit in December. While condos and townhomes continue to attract interest due to their more approachable price points, the Alameda market still overwhelmingly favors single-family detached homes.

Condo and townhouse sellers are finding it more challenging to secure buyers ready to make a move. And it’s important to remember that average days on market can be misleading—within the last month, multiple condos and single-family homes have sold in 0–14 days, showing that well-positioned properties do move quickly.

For homes that aren’t selling, owners typically have four options:

1️⃣ Keep the property

2️⃣ Rent it out

3️⃣ Make strategic improvements

4️⃣ Adjust the price to match today’s market

If you’d like an honest, transparent, and free consultation to discuss the best path forward, email Guy@iLoveAlameda.com.

Current Alameda Inventory Snapshot:

• Condos: 26 active | Average 77 days on market
• Townhomes: 21 active | Average 70 days on market
• Single-family detached: 26 active | Average 46 days on market

Want to sell but worried about giving up your low interest rate?

The Trump administration recently floated the idea of portable mortgages—a product commonly used in Canada and the U.K. that allows homeowners to transfer their existing mortgage (and its rate) to a new property. While still only a proposal in the U.S., it has sparked industry conversation as a potential tool to unlock more movement in the housing market.