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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