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06/18/2026

"All told, Elon Musk could buy every home in 34 states. Yup, an astounding two-thirds of America."

Just a "fun" little post to ponder for your Thursday. Questions about ANYTHING Real Estate? Call The Property Network, we can help!

Paul Cooter Middione Kari Wilson Snyder Shari Winters-Shepard Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans

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$1 trillion gets a buyer 1.3 million California residences in cash at the $776,000 median value for April.

06/15/2026

"Even after the 2026 increase, California property insurance remains a relative bargain compared with the rest of the country."

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Paul Cooter Middione Kari Wilson Snyder Shari Winters-Shepard Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans Brian Eric Stuckey

That’s the biggest jump in the country, four times the national average of 4%.

06/03/2026

"In 2025, buyers purchasing luxury homes in the Bay Area put down a median of 35% of the purchase price. That’s up from 28.4% before mortgage rates surged in 2023 and remains well above earlier levels even as borrowing costs have come down. On a $3 million home — roughly the entry point for luxury housing in the region — that difference amounts to nearly $200,000 more cash at closing."

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Paul Cooter Middione Kari Wilson Snyder Shari Winters-Shepard Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans

The artificial intelligence boom is reshaping the Bay Area housing market, not just in rising home prices but in the amount of cash buyers are putting down on homes.

05/15/2026

"The increase in mortgage applications could mean homebuyers are adapting to the higher, more volatile rate environment, especially since borrowing costs are still lower than they were this time last year."

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Paul Cooter Middione Kari Wilson Snyder Shari Winters-Shepard Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans Brian Eric Stuckey

Key takeawaysMortgage rates were largely unchanged this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan at 6.36%, according to Freddie Mac.New inflation

05/13/2026

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05/05/2026

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04/22/2026

"There was renewed demand from both homeowners looking to refinance and homebuyers looking to purchase."

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Kari Wilson Snyder Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans

Key takeawaysBorrower demand is rebounding after a slow March: The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 7.9% increase in mortgage

04/20/2026

"It’s not just about how many people live in California — it’s about how they live. Where multiple people once shared a single home, more are now opting to live alone or in smaller groups. That means the same number of residents suddenly requires far more housing units."

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Kari Wilson Snyder Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans

At the heart of the issue is what experts describe as a quiet but powerful demographic shift: households are shrinking.

04/16/2026

"The recent dip in mortgage rates — though modest — has brought some borrowers off the sidelines."

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Kari Wilson Snyder Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans Brian Eric Stuckey

Key takeawaysMortgage rates fell for a second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate averaging 6.3% and the 15-year at 5.65%, according to Freddie

04/13/2026

"The sales picture looked slightly better in the West. While sales fell 1.3% in the West from a month earlier, they did increase from the same month in 2025 by 1.3%"

Silicon Valley has always been, and still remains a different beast. We're still seeing homes selling quickly and commanding top dollar. Thinking about selling? Buying? Renting out your home and testing the waters somewhere else? Call The Property Network, we can help!

Kari Wilson Snyder Angel Zapien Veronika Sarossy - Realtor, Property Management & Mortgage Loans

Key takeawaysThe National Association of Realtors cut its 2026 forecast for existing‑home purchases from a 14% jump to a 4% rise after sales fell in