Patrick Palaad - Peninsula Realtor

Patrick Palaad - Peninsula Realtor eXp Realty NorCal • DRE # 02279151
Helping people figure out their next move

Daly City • South San Francisco • San Bruno

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Patrick Palaad is a REALTOR® based in San Mateo County specializing in Daly City, South San Francisco, and San Bruno. He shares local housing insights, neighborhood observations, and practical guidance to help buyers and homeowners understand real estate decisions on the Peninsula. This page focuses on homes, neighborhoods, and market insights across the San Mateo County Peninsula.

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What $1.2M gets you here depends on where you look.→ Daly City: better entry point→ South SF: more variety→ San Bruno: t...
05/29/2026

What $1.2M gets you here depends on where you look.

→ Daly City: better entry point
→ South SF: more variety
→ San Bruno: tighter inventory

So it’s not just about budget.

It’s about how you want to live.

Most homeowners don’t feel stuck because of price.They feel stuck because they don’t know what happens after they sell.→...
05/26/2026

Most homeowners don’t feel stuck because of price.

They feel stuck because they don’t know what happens after they sell.

→ Where do I go next?
→ What does it cost me?
→ Does it even make sense?

That’s the real decision.

Once that gets clear, everything else becomes easier.

One thing I like about San Bruno:It’s simple.→ Easy access→ Local spots→ Less chaos than surrounding areasFor some peopl...
05/22/2026

One thing I like about San Bruno:

It’s simple.

→ Easy access
→ Local spots
→ Less chaos than surrounding areas

For some people, that’s perfect.

For others, they want more energy.

That’s the tradeoff.

And that’s usually what decisions come down to.

One thing that confuses a lot of buyers:Why homes list at $999k but sell much higher.It’s not random.It’s a strategy to ...
05/19/2026

One thing that confuses a lot of buyers:

Why homes list at $999k but sell much higher.

It’s not random.

It’s a strategy to create demand.

So when you’re looking at homes here…

You’re not just evaluating price—you’re evaluating where it’s going.

That shift changes everything.

05/17/2026

This is a reference point around $1.25M in San Bruno right now.

3 bed • 2 bath • ~1,300 sqft in Pacific Heights.

This one already went pending, which gives a good sense of what buyers are responding to in this part of the Peninsula.

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Patrick Palaad, REALTOR®
📲 Call or Text: (650) 200-4715

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. DRE # 02279151

[Pending] Listing courtesy of OWN Real Estate, KW Advisors

05/16/2026

A lot of sellers think buyers have completely disappeared.

But what’s really happening is buyers have become more selective.

Around this price point, homes that feel updated, functional, and move-in ready are still creating momentum.

This one in Serramonte went pending after less than two weeks on market.

Not every seller’s next step is the same though.

Some people sell.
Some hold.
Some wait.

Usually the better question is: “What actually makes the most sense for your situation right now?”

Home Starts Here.


—
Patrick Palaad, REALTOR®
📲 Call or Text: (650) 200-4715

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
DRE # 02279151

[Pending] Listing courtesy of Brandon Tran, Fifty Hills Real Estate

Buyers don’t decide based on one thing.It’s usually a combination of:→ How the home feels→ How it fits their life→ What ...
05/15/2026

Buyers don’t decide based on one thing.

It’s usually a combination of:

→ How the home feels
→ How it fits their life
→ What tradeoffs they’re okay with

That’s why two similar homes can perform completely differently.

It’s not random.

It’s how people think.

The biggest mistake right now:Thinking the market will do the work for you.Even in strong areas like San Mateo County, b...
05/12/2026

The biggest mistake right now:

Thinking the market will do the work for you.

Even in strong areas like San Mateo County, buyers are more selective than people think.

They’re comparing everything.

→ Condition
→ Layout
→ Location
→ Price

So the homes that win aren’t just listed…

They’re positioned correctly from day one.

05/08/2026

This is what approximately $1.29M looks like in Daly City right now.

4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms ~1,760 sq ft Updated throughout with additional living flexibility

This home went pending quickly, which gives a pretty good sense of what buyers are responding to in this part of the Peninsula right now.

For buyers, posts like this can help create real market reference points. For homeowners, it’s also a useful reminder of how updated condition, layout, and functionality are being perceived in today’s market.

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—
Patrick Palaad, REALTOR®
📲 Call or Text: (650) 200-4715

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
DRE # 02279151

[Pending] Listing courtesy of Brandon Tran, Fifty Hills Real Estate

05/08/2026

Most buyers don’t lose a home because they couldn’t afford it.

They lose it because they weren’t ready to decide.

What I see a lot:

→ Waiting to “see more options”
→ Hoping something better shows up
→ Not being fully clear on priorities

And then the right one comes… and it moves fast.

It’s not about rushing.

It’s about knowing what actually matters to you before that moment comes.

That’s what makes decisions easier.

Daly City is one of the few places on the Peninsula where you still get this balance:→ More space than SF→ Slightly bett...
05/05/2026

Daly City is one of the few places on the Peninsula where you still get this balance:

→ More space than SF
→ Slightly better entry price
→ Still close enough to commute

That’s why it keeps showing up for first-time buyers and families.

But the tradeoff?

Inventory moves differently here depending on the pocket.

So it’s not just “is Daly City a good deal”

It’s: “which part actually fits how you live?”

That’s usually the better question.

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915 Highland Pointe Drive STE 250
Roseville, CA
95678

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