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Bay Area Real Estate News, Insights, Market Data, and Strategies | Spencer Hsu Real EstateAuthor: Spencer Hsu, MBA, Realtor
Weekly episodes! Join Spencer, San Jose native and real estate expert, for Bay Area market news, insights, and pro tips. With an MBA and tech background, Spencer blends analytical skills with his real estate acumen, ensuring clients make informed decisions in this dynamic market. Leading a skilled team with Vivian, his lending expert wife, they've navigated over 250M in transactions. It's not all work though; Spencer loves global travel, Bay Area cuisine, and tennis. He's also tech-savvy, constantly integrating new technology in his life.Got questions? Let's chat! Book a meeting.Check out 5-star client reviews here.Contact Spencer Hsu:Email: Spencer@SpencerHsu.comPhone: (408) 547-4590DRE 02077253, EXP RealtyFollow on Instagram: @spencerhsure, YouTube: www.youtube.com/spencerhsu#bayarearealestate Language: en-us Genres: Courses, Education, Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Bay Area Real Estate Market Update - January 2026
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
๐ Bay Area Real Estate Market Update โ January 2026Is the Bay Area housing market quietly positioning for a blow up 2026? Join Spencer Hsu, a top 0.5% real estate agent in the U.S., as he breaks down the latest January 2026 MLS data across the Bay Area โ including San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties.With new-year inventory still tight, mortgage rates stabilizing, and early buyers stepping back in ahead of spring, Januaryโs data is already revealing where the market is headed. ๐กIn this video, we analyze:๐ Early-2026 Market SignalsWhy January activity sets the tone for the rest of the year โ and what it tells us about buyer and seller momentum.๐๏ธ County-by-County BreakdownWhich markets are opening the year strong, which are normalizing, and where competition is quietly returning.๐ฐ Pricing & Inventory TrendsHow January listings, pendings, and closings compare to last year โ and whether price stability is holding as we move toward spring.๐ฆ Rates & Buyer BehaviorHow steady mortgage rates and improving buyer confidence are influencing early-year decision-making.๐ Luxury vs. Entry-Level TrendsWhy high-end homes remain selective, while well-priced entry-level properties are drawing serious attention โ especially in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.๐ Key Takeaways:โ Median home prices remain resilient across most Bay Area counties entering 2026.โ Inventory is still constrained, creating opportunity for prepared buyers before spring competition ramps up.โ San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties continue to show the strongest early-year price stability.โ Sellers who price correctly early in the year often capture more motivated, decisive buyers.๐ก Pro Tips for Buyers & Sellers:๐ Buyers: January offers a strategic edge โ fewer bidders, more negotiable terms, and better positioning before demand accelerates.๐ Sellers: Early-year listings benefit from fresh buyer demand and limited competing inventory.๐ Investors: Watch submarkets with flat or stabilizing pricing โ these often lead the next phase of appreciation.๐ Ready to Make a Move?Contact Spencer Hsu for a personalized Zoom strategy call to map out your 2026 plan in the Bay Area real estate market.๐ Book your call: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure๐ Call / Text: (408) 547-4590๐ง Email: spencer@spencerhsu.com๐ Website: www.homesbyspencerhsu.com๐ฅ Follow for More Market Insightsโ Instagram: @spencerhsureโ LinkedIn: Spencer Hsu#BayAreaRealEstate #HousingMarket2026 #BayAreaHousing #SanFranciscoHomes #SantaClaraRealEstate #SanMateoHomes #RealEstateTrends #MortgageRates #MarketUpdate #siliconvalleyrealestate










