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Expert Perspective on Oakland’s Real Estate Market
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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Oct 152 min read


🍁🍁Fall Kick Off 2025!!🍁🍁 Staying Organized, Building Business & Having Fun Together
Staying Organized, Building Business & Having Fun Together

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Sep 41 min read


Office Vacancy Rates- What will be the Impact?
back-to-office rates are at a five-year high. So, what does that mean for us here in the Bay Area?

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Aug 111 min read


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

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Jul 242 min read


Compass Names Mike Simonsen as Chief Economist
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.

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Jul 142 min read


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

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Jul 91 min read


Roll Back of California Environmental Quality Act- (CEQA)
California just stripped environmental reviews from many housing, infrastructure, and industrial projects—aiming to speed up construction and lower costs.

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Jul 12 min read


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

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Apr 251 min read


We Co-Broke With Everyone
Compass is giving agents at all brokerages access to Compass Coming Soon listings.

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Mar 30 min read


Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity & Remembering Why We Celebrate
Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity & Remembering Why We Celebrate

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Feb 32 min read


Real Estate January 2025 National Market Insights Report
“Home sales in the final months of the year showed solid recovery despite elevated mortgage rates. Home sales during the winter are...

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Jan 272 min read


SoCal Strong ❤️❤️ Standing Together: How to Help Those Affected by Southern California Fires
SoCal how can you help? The wildfires in Southern California have been nothing short of devastating. Watching our friends, colleagues,...

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Jan 232 min read


Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay A Day of Reflection and Service
Today, let’s honor Dr. King not just with our words, but with our actions. Together, we can continue to make strides toward the dream he fou

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Jan 201 min read
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