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COMPASS | DRE # 01356801

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09/04/2026

Just Listed
604 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Peaceful Willow Glen charm, just blocks from the heart of downtown. Thoughtfully upgraded with over $200K in recent improvements, this home reflects true pride of ownership while keeping its warm, inviting character.

Out back: a private gardener’s oasis with space to unwind, plant, and enjoy. Out front: colorful landscaping that adds instant curb appeal.

Close to downtown Willow Glen shops, restaurants, street festivals + community events.
Move-in ready + easy to love.

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

08/26/2026

Just Sold in Almaden Valley! 🏡

6281 Desert Flame Dr, San Jose, CA 95120

After more than a year of searching, our buyers finally found the perfect place to call home in Almaden! This beautifully maintained single-story home won them over with its light-filled living spaces, remodeled kitchen and baths, cozy dual-sided fireplace, and private backyard surrounded by mature citrus trees.

Some homes are worth the wait. We’re so excited for our buyers and this next chapter! 🔑

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

08/16/2026

Real question.

What's your expectation for the Bay Area real estate market this August?

Busier than people think? Quieter than last year? Rates finally making a difference? Still too expensive to make a move?

Tell me in the comments. I read every single one and I'll share what I'm actually seeing on the ground this month.

👇 Drop your prediction below.

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The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

08/15/2026

August is one of the best months to make a move in the Bay Area. And most people don't realize it.

Everyone slows down in summer. Fewer listings. Fewer buyers. Less noise.

That's exactly why the ones who move right now win.

Sales are up from last year. Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been since 2025 started. Good homes are still getting multiple offers. And inventory, while growing, is still tighter here than almost anywhere else in the country.

I'm watching a market that's steady, active, and full of opportunity for the buyer or seller who knows where to look.

Swipe through to see what's actually happening in the Bay Area this August, and what it means for your next move.

If you want to know what's happening in your specific neighborhood, my DMs are open. Let's talk before the fall rush hits.

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The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

08/14/2026

Just Sold in San Jose!

3763 Willowview Dr is officially sold! This beautifully remodeled home had all the right ingredients: an open and inviting layout, stylish kitchen, updated primary suite, and a backyard made for gathering around the firepit.

This one was an especially feel-good sale. A big thank you to Tami Lantis. It’s always a pleasure working with an agent we’ve known forever and making the process a great one for everyone involved.

Congratulations all around!

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

07/23/2026

Just Sold in San Jose!

1733 Willow Creek Ct is officially sold! This beautifully remodeled Cambrian home brought together mid-century character and elevated modern design, with wide-plank oak floors, a custom oak slat fireplace wall, a chef’s kitchen, two luxurious primary suites, and a professionally curated outdoor setting.

A special home in a fantastic neighborhood, and we’re so excited to see its next chapter begin. Congratulations to everyone involved!

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

07/21/2026

Just Sold in Morgan Hill!

Another happy closing in the books at 2380 Bayo Claros Cir! This one checked so many boxes, from vaulted ceilings and a spacious backyard to fantastic community amenities and a prime location near schools, parks, downtown Morgan Hill, and Highway 101.

So happy to have worked alongside Jamie Sweeney to get this one across the finish line. Congratulations to everyone involved!

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

07/14/2026

The Bay Area isn't one market. It's two.

And knowing which one you're in changes everything about your strategy right now.

Luxury is on fire. AI wealth is pushing high-end home prices up 13% this year. Tech executives and venture capitalists have the equity, and they're using it.

Entry-level is a different story. Condos and lower-priced homes are softening, weighed down by high HOA fees and a shrinking buyer pool.

Meanwhile, mortgage rates are sitting at 6.33%, down from 6.73% a year ago. On a $1.25M purchase, that difference is real money every single month.

And inventory? The Bay Area is sitting at just 2.2 months. The national average is 3.2. That gap is exactly why the right homes still get multiple offers the week they hit the market.

Swipe through to see exactly what's happening in each market right now, and what it means for you.

Whether you're buying or selling, the move you make next should be based on your market, not the headlines.

DM me and I'll tell you exactly what's happening in your neighborhood.

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

07/13/2026

Everyone told you to wait.

Wait for rates to drop. Wait for prices to fall. Wait for the "right time."

Here's what I'm actually seeing on the ground: inventory is growing, mid-range homes have real negotiating power, and mortgage rates are the lowest they've been in over a year at 6.33%.

The buyers I work with aren't waiting.
They're moving while others hesitate, and they're landing deals that weren't possible 12 months ago.

The Bay Area isn't one market. It's dozens. And right now, some of those pockets are wide open.

We know exactly which ones, and I want to show you.

DM us and let's map out what your move looks like.

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

06/30/2026

The right agent should make the process feel clearer, calmer, and more strategic from the very first conversation.

You should know what to expect, what happens next, and what your options are at every step. No pressure. No chaos. Just thoughtful guidance, strong market knowledge, smart negotiation, and a plan that protects your position.

Because in Bay Area real estate, representation matters. The right strategy can make all the difference in your experience and your outcome.

The Locals Team | REALTOR® at Compass
DRE 01356801 | DRE 01333093

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