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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for July 2026

Hello Caton Team Readers,

Thank you for tuning in. The stats are in for July 2026.

I am happy to see some growth in home sales for San Mateo County. I am not surprised about the dip in the townhome / condo market as they are faced repairs due CA legislation SB 326 (read more here). Small dip in Santa Clara County home sales. The luxury condo market in the South Bay are often newer developments so that may account for the growth there – they may not be faced with repairs due to older buildings.

As Summer comes to and end and Fall begins. I am curious where are market will go. I’ve seen an increase in buyers getting approved for loans, but also many opting to rent and save in order to buy something more to their liking. That can be a tricky move as waiting one year will impact purchase power if homes continue to appreciate and I think they will – it is the pace that I see slowing down. Homes in California have been appreciating since 1849 (I kid but you get it) – it just may not be as steep. Add some tech lay offs and we stand by to see the impact. However…

If you want to live in the Bay Area, if you have a steady job here and want to grow roots here – NOW – is a great time to buy. There are properties sitting, there are price reductions – this is an opportunity for a buyer to get a house, even under list with contingencies! As long as you see yourself here for about 7-10 years – that is a realistic time it takes to see appreciation. The longer you hold onto a home, the better. So when the market is soft and you have long terms goals here – let’s jump in.

The Caton Team provides free buying and selling consultations – to determine the current value of your home if you are selling or if you’re in the market to buy – where you get the most bang for your buck.

Remember, each neighborhood is different, if you are considering a purchase – let us guide you through this and help you find your way home.

If you’re in the market to sell – each area and price point has it’s own pros and cons – let us help you figure out your next steps.

What are your thoughts for the year ahead?

For my selling clients, life changes everyday and if you need to sell your home – let’s come up with a strategy to get you sold! Even in an odd market The Caton Team can help you strategically sell your home. We have before and we will again. We move with the market.

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

If you’re considering a Real Estate move, contact The Caton Team for a free consultation. With over 45+ years of combined, local Real Estate experience, we have the knowledge and know-how to guide you to your goal. Call us at 650.799.4333 or email us at sabrina_caton@yahoo.com.

Let’s see our month over month…

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for May & June 2026

Hello Caton Team Blog Readers,

Thank you for tuning in. The stats are in for May and June 2026.

Welp – in May we saw all market points take a dip. With a slight rise in May and June for Condos / Townhomes. Across the board we are seeing a dip in sales. Is it seasonal? Doesn’t feel that way – we often see a good boost in sales each May – as that is the start of selling season and June often holds steady but this year is a bit different. There is so much going on in the world, economically and socially.

With no expected drop in interest rates and the cost of gas and groceries at an all time high. Folks are feeling it. When fear prevails, or concern, we see a dip in sales, and a dip in active buyers. Oddly enough – this sort of data makes the market ripe for buyers but not everyone feels they can take the plunge.

When the market is weird, it is actually a great time to buy in the Bay Area. Some homes still get multiple offers but some do not – and instead of waiting for a price drop – when you work with professional Realtors like The Caton Team – we search those over looked properties – and show them. Don’t wait for a price drop – if you’ve watched a home and it has not sold in 2 -3 weeks – have your agent contact their agent and get the whole picture. We do not wait for price reductions – we are proactive and will see if there is middle ground a buyer and seller can stand on.

With values dipping .8% – 13% – that is a market for buyers! Sellers are not seeing the demand we once had when rates were lower and if a seller has to sell, they are taking a moment to grieve their lost value and hopefully moving forward. The market is the people and what the people are feeling.

If you want to live in the Bay Area, if you have a steady job here and want to grow roots here – NOW – is a great time to buy. There are properties sitting, there are price reductions – this is an opportunity for a buyer to get a house, even under list with contingencies! As long as you see yourself here for about 7-10 years – that is the normal time it takes to see appriciation. The longer you hold onto a home, the better. So when the market is soft and you have long terms goals here – let’s jump in.

Remember, each neighborhood is different, if you are considering a purchase – let us guide you through this and help you find your way home.

If you’re in the market to sell – each area and price point has it’s own pros and cons – let us help you figure out your next steps.

What are your thoughts for the year ahead?

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

If you’re considering a Real Estate move, contact The Caton Team for a free consultation. With over 45+ years of combined Real Estate experience, we have the knowledge and know-how to guide you to your goal. Call us at 650.799.4333 or email us at sabrina_caton@yahoo.com.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for April 2026

Hello Caton Team Blog Readers,

The stats are in for April 2026.

Oddly enough – the high-end sector is doing great! Homes above 2 million are selling and with multiple offers.

However – with the cost of gas and groceries – we’re seeing some adjustment in the market. Interest rates are holding where they are – so no relief in sight for the buyers on that front. Which oddly enough makes it a bit of a buyers market. So keep saving, keep looking and if you are in the market to buy – each neighborhood is different, so let us guide you through this and help you find your way home.

If you’re in the market to sell – each area and price point has it’s own pros and cons – let us help you figure out your next steps.

What are your thoughts for the year ahead?

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Each market is unique and with over 40 years of combined Real Estate experience, The Caton Team is more than happy to be of service if and when you are considering a move. Contact us anytime during your journey, together we’ll help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for Feb 2026 & March 2026

Hello Caton Team Friends,

The stats are in for Feb & Mar 2026.

What gain we saw in Feb has tempered in March. We are midway through April and I can feel the cold thawing. Buyers are doing their homework, loan shopping and budget making. While sellers are getting their homes ready for the Spring Market that officially starts on May 1. Are you ready?

There was slight price adjustments in March, which still feels seasonal. Buyer right now are weighing so much, the interest rates haven’t fallen much, hovering around 6%+, the state of the economy and the world has folks on edge. But not off the table. With caution and a solid plan, I am seeing my clients make their Real Estate goals work! How can The Caton Team help you?

What are your thoughts for the year ahead?

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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What can we do for you?

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for Dec 2025 & Jan 2026

Hello Caton Team Friends,

The stats are in for Jan 2026 and December 2025. We saw a healthy December in San Mateo County with some adjustments in January. In my experience, in line with the habitual behavior of buyers in Winter. Condos are going strong, for those without balcony issues – which is a good indication of growth. We see the condo market as the first step to home ownership so we want to see healthy sales there, as buyers sell their condos and move into larger spaces, opening up that first rung to the next buyer.

What are your thoughts for the year ahead?

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for November 2025

Hello Caton Team Friends,

The stats are in for November 2025. We are seeing the normal pre-holiday activity or lack there of. Affordability is still an issue here, the interest rates haven’t moved enough to make any headway. The luxury end is holding up – but our more affordable price points are feeling it. With the cost of living on the rise I am curious what 2026 will bring. What are your thoughts?

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

RECENTLY SOLD by THE CATON TEAM

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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for Sept & Oct 2025

Hello Caton Team Friends,

The stats are in for September and October 2025. Where September showed some price adjustments down in the single family home sector – for October we are seeing growth. That dip in interest rates sure helped. Going from around 7% to 6% and then some down to the 5% level, gave buyers some breathing room and opportunity to act.

I still feel this year has been an odd year. Condo markets took a hit with many taking care of maintenance and safety issues that tapped into their reserves and bringing them down. Some fell off the “good” list and we hope to see those condos come back in full force as the condo market is so important for first time buyers.

For my selling clients, lives change everyday and if you need to sell your home – let’s come up with a strategy to get you sold! Even in a weird market The Caton Team can help you strategically sell your home.

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for August 2025

Hello Caton Team Friends,

The stats are in for August 2025. We are seeing a slight price adjustment in San Mateo County for Single Family Homes but the rest of the Bay is seeing growth. Feels like the Summer Selling Season is starting late but it’s starting.

For my selling clients, lives change everyday and if you need to sell your home – let’s come up with a strategy to get you sold!

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

If you’re considering a Real Estate move, contact The Caton Team for a free consultation. With over 40 years of combined Real Estate experience, we have the knowledge and know-how to guide you to your goal. Call us at 650.799.4333 or email us at info@TheCatonTeam.com.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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Homes Sold by The Caton Team | Helping Our Buyers Find Their Way Home

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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
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What can we do for you?

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

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The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for July 2025

Hello Caton Team Friends,

The stats are in for July 2025. The last 30 days reflect a softening of the market with values adjusting down. This is part of the normal summer slowdown as folks are off on vacation before summer ends. However, this whole year hits different from the year past. Job changes, market insecurity, and tariffs have many people on the fence about their next move, and who can blame them? However, in my gut, I know this: if you want to live and stay in the Bay Area, the best time to buy is during a weird market. Why, you ask? Well, in our “normal” market, which is characterized by low inventory and high demand, most buyers face multiple offers and often experience huge overbidding. When the market is weird, when other buyers are on the fence, we see opportunity. A home can only be sold once, so when multiple bids are the norm, folks get priced out pretty quickly. This year, not a day goes by that I don’t see a price adjustment down, meaning there is a gap between what sellers want/expect and what buyers can afford. Those interest rates changed things.

Now is a great time to buy – even sell. Not every property has a price adjustment. We sold a 100+ year home this year, over list price with multiple offers.

For my buyers, some homes are garnering multiple offers, but some are overlooked. With a little legwork, a buyer can truly find some great opportunities when they align with the market.

Let’s see our month over month…

How can The Caton Team Help You?

Contact The Caton Team 650.799.4333 | Email Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Whether you are selling or buying – today or tomorrow – contact The Caton Team – we’re happy to help you achieve your Real Estate goals.

Effective. Efficient. Responsive. The Caton Team 🏡

Got Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

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Homes Sold by The Caton Team | Helping Our Buyers Find Their Way Home

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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

The Caton Team does not receive compensation for any posts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Third-party information not verified.

The Stats are In… Market Snapshot for June 2025

Hello Caton Team Friends,

The stats are in for June 2025. What I see is price sensitivity. There is a lot of inventory on the market compared to years past, there is change in the air and it reflects in sales. We see some homes fetch multiple offers and sell over list price, but not crazy over. We also see some homes sitting and taking price reductions to attract offers. This year just feels different from the past 21 summers I’ve been in Real Estate. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. When the market is different that often is a great time to buy. All depends on where, when and the budget. So…. If you’re considering a Real Estate move, contact The Caton Team for a free consultation. With over 40 years of combined Real Estate experience, we have the knowledge and know-how to guide you to your goal. Call us at 650.799.4333 or email us at info@TheCatonTeam.com.