The August 2025 Inner East Bay market shows a mix of opportunities for both buyers and sellers. While it looks like home prices are rising, with the median sold price up 4.33% and sellers receiving an average of 112.34% of list price, this statistic can be deceptive because it does not account for all the homes that have been removed from the market, nor for the prospective sellers that are sitting on the sidelines. The number of homes for sale has surged 43.62%, giving buyers more choices than in past months. However, with hot homes selling quickly, oftentimes well above the list price, and fewer overall closings (down 21.21%), motivated buyers still face a competitive market. Overall, many sellers still benefit from high demand and strong returns, while buyers gain from expanded inventory even as competition remains intense. We have heard colleagues describe this market as "a tale of two markets." We are happy to discuss our experiences in the past few months. Please reach out!
