If you are a Buyer: If you're in the market, now may be the time to find the right opportunity - inventory for homes over 3,000 sq. ft. is building up across most Tri-Valley communities.
If you are a Seller: If your situation allows, consider waiting until the current market frenzy settles. However, if you need to list now, make sure your home is well-prepared to stand out. Keep in mind that investors are active again (especially for smaller homes). They’re watching closely and often make low offers on homes that need work or aren’t presented well.
Market Snapshot: April 2025
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New Listings: Significantly Up month-over-month
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Pending Sales: Flat compared to March
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List Price per Sq Ft: Holding steady
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Inventory Levels: Climbing
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Interest Rates: Unchanged, hovering around recent highs
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Fed Outlook: TBD amid global tariff concerns
13-Month New Listings Price Trends
New inventory of single-family homes (1,500–3,500 sq. ft.) in popular Tri-Valley cities has been steadily increasing over the past 13 months, with a clear upward trend as we head into the summer of 2025.
13-Month List Price Trends
List prices for single-family homes (1,500–3,500 sq. ft.) across key Tri-Valley cities have remained stable over the past 13 months, showing no significant shifts in 2025.
Key Trends & Insights
1. Inventory Surge, Demand Plateau
April saw a sharp rise in new listings, while pending sales remained mostly unchanged. This divergence could lead to short-term downward pressure on home prices, especially if this inventory isn't quickly absorbed.
2. Capital Markets Stabilize Post-"Liberation Day"
Despite ongoing tariff uncertainties, capital markets have regained footing, which may help sustain buyer confidence—at least in the near term. However, broader economic ripple effects may unfold in the mid to long term.
3. Price per Sq Ft Stable—for Now
List price per square foot has remained surprisingly resilient, suggesting sellers are not yet adjusting prices in response to inventory buildup. If absorption slows, we may see discounting or concessions in the months ahead.
4. Fed & Interest Rates in Focus
There has been no rate relief yet. The Fed's response to the current tariff-driven economic climate will be a key factor shaping buyer affordability and overall market momentum going into summer.
12-Month Rolling Sale Price Trends
Single-family homes in popular Tri-Valley cities, ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 sq. ft., show pricing trends over the past 12 months. It remained steady in 2025.
13 Month Trend on Average # of Days on Market (DOM)
April DOM shrank as the school season is underway.
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SK’s Take
While the market is not in distress, the imbalance between new listings and buyer action hints at a more competitive environment for sellers in the coming months. Pricing strategy and marketing exposure will be critical, especially as rates remain firm and economic headwinds linger.
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