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Where Could the Market Be Headed in 2026?
For the first time in years, homeowners with a 6%+ mortgage rate now outnumber those with 3% rates — a major shift toward more market mobility.

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Jan 201 min read


Better Together-Compass + Anywhere
A New Chapter for Real Estate Professionals: The Launch of Compass International Holdings Real estate has always been about people — the professionals who guide clients through life’s biggest decisions and the communities shaped by those moments. With that spirit, Compass International Holdings (CIH) officially launches as a new global organization built by real estate professionals, for real estate professionals. In a message to agents, partners, and employees, Chairman and

lisacartolano
Jan 112 min read


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 15, 20252 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 24, 20252 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 25, 20251 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 3, 20250 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 3, 20252 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...

lisacartolano
Jan 27, 20252 min read
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