If the housing market feels harder to read this year, you are not alone. At the end of 2025, many economists expected 2026 to bring more momentum. The hope was that mortgage rates would ease, affordability would improve, and more buyers and sellers would feel ready to move. The first half of the y

  Affordability is one of the biggest conversations in real estate right now. And if you are thinking about buying or selling in Silicon Valley, you deserve a clear and honest look at what is actually happening. The truth is, affordability is still challenging. Mortgage rates are higher than buyers

For many Veterans and active-duty service members, homeownership can feel out of reach right now. That is understandable. In Silicon Valley, affordability is a real challenge. Home prices are higher than the national average, mortgage rates have shifted, and saving for upfront costs can feel like a

A Clearer Look at the May Housing Market There is a lot of noise in the housing market right now. Mortgage rates are still one of the biggest concerns for buyers. Sellers are still hoping to capture strong prices. And foreclosure headlines are starting to show up again. But when you look closer at t