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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Condo in San Jose? What the 10% Price Dip Means for First-Time Buyers (October 2026)
Condo prices in San Jose are down about 10.5% from a year ago, and inventory is up. For many first-time buyers, this is the best combination in years: lower prices, more choice and more negotiating power. This guide breaks down what the price dip means, what to check before you buy and how to make the numbers work.
Prop 37 California 2026: What Props 1, 37 and 45 Mean for South Bay Homebuyers
Props 1, 37 and 45 are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Here’s what each one could mean for South Bay homebuyers, including how Prop 37’s proposed 17% new-home loan would work.
Mortgage Rates Hit 7.5%: What It Means for South Bay Homebuyers
Mortgage rates just hit 7.5%, their highest level since November 2023. Here's what that means for your monthly payment as a South Bay Area buyer, plus smart strategies for buying in today's market.
San Jose Real Estate Market Report – September 2026
Fall is here, and San Jose's housing market is steady and busy. The typical San Jose house sold for $1,568,888 in September, 367 homes sold, and condo prices rose 4.1%. Get the latest prices, sales, and days on market, plus what it means for you.
How Much Has The South Bay Real Estate Market Changed Since 2021?
If you bought your South Bay home in 2021 or 2022, the market has shifted a lot since then, and single-family homes and condos have not appreciated the same way. Here’s why comparing today's market to the 2021–2022 "unicorn years" isn't a fair read, and covers what it actually takes to price a home correctly in 2026.
San Jose Real Estate Market Report – August 2026
San Jose, CA real estate market update for August 2026: median home price $1,575,000 (down 5.7%), 24 days on market. Full Santa Clara County data & trends.
San Jose Real Estate Market Report – July 2026
San Jose's market flipped its own script in July, single-family homes have cooled off while condos heated up on the surface. Here's what's actually happening in each segment.
San Jose Real Estate Market Report – June 2026
San Jose's market split in two this June. Single-family homes tightened fast with inventory down 13% in a single month and sales climbing, pushing the market further into seller's territory. Condos and townhomes cooled at the same time, with sales and prices both slipping. Full breakdown of both segments, on the blog.