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Mike Simonsen, Compass Chief Economist breaks down n this week’s market update, - why home sales are picking up again and what that means for buyers and sellers heading into 2026. Weekly pending home sales are running well above last year’s levels—up as much as 15% in some weeks—as mortgage rates hover at the low end of their three-year range and affordability begins to improve. He also dives into the latest data on inventory, pricing, and affordability. He reviews: • Why wee

Compass technology delivers buyers, network insights, and data-driven tools to price your home right from the start. Start with Serious Buyers We don’t start with just any buyer browsing the market. To capture serious interest early, I send direct outreach to agents in my network with buyers already searching for homes that match your listing’s criteria. Price with Confidence Our technology shows how buyer demand shifts in real time at different price points. With that knowl

Recent coverage in the Daily Mail   spotlighted Oakland’s 94612 ZIP code — encompassing parts of Uptown and Downtown — as one of the nation’s weakest housing markets. While the article noted sharp condo price declines and longer listing times, it does not paint the full picture- and can feel like a sensational article without looking at the whole picture. Myself and Patrick Carlisle, Chief Market Analyst for Compass Northern CA weighed in for the article. The data reflects u

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Thinking about buying, selling, or just keeping tabs on the market? Here’s a quick look at how things are shaping up in Oakland,...

With a track record of identifying real estate trends before they hit the headlines, industry-leading analyst joins Compass to deliver real-time insights that empower agents to better serve their clients as trusted advisors.

The tragic floods in Texas are hard to even fathom. Tragically, the flooding has deeply affected so many in our Compass community and...

California just stripped environmental reviews from many housing, infrastructure, and industrial projects—aiming to speed up construction and lower costs.

Fair housing isn’t optional. At Compass, we believe inclusion and innovation must go hand in hand. That’s why we have taken concrete,...

Check out this interactive map of median homes prices for Spring 2025

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A love letter to the Grand Lake Theater ❤️❤️ Oakland has so many unique and fantastic things and The Grand Lake Theater is one of those...

Compass is giving agents at all brokerages access to Compass Coming Soon listings.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ At Compass, we have the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales...

Written by: Devin Daly Huertadevin.daly@compass.com NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass (NYSE: COMP ), the largest residential...

Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity & Remembering Why We Celebrate

In the fast-paced world of real estate, the key to success lies in understanding the market. Clients frequently ask agents many...

“Home sales in the final months of the year showed solid recovery despite elevated mortgage rates. Home sales during the winter are...

SoCal how can you help? The wildfires in Southern California have been nothing short of devastating. Watching our friends, colleagues,...