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Monthly Live Webinar + Q&A

HAYLEN Bay Area Market Update

Second Thursday of each month | 12:30 – 2:00 PM PST Live on Zoom · Free

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How Macroeconomic Trends Shape the Bay Area Market

Season Opener

How Macroeconomic Trends Shape the Bay Area Market

Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM

The Federal Reserve, mortgage rates, employment, and inflation all shape what happens to property values and buyer behavior across the Bay Area — for homeowners and investors alike. In our season-opening session, Helen Chong sits down with an economist to translate the macro picture into something practical: what to watch, what it means for owners and buyers, and where the market is headed in the second half of 2026.

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Dr. Lawrence Souza

This Month's Guest: Dr. Lawrence A. Souza, DBA

Real Estate, Financial & Investment Economist · Johnson Souza Group

Dr. Souza is a real estate and investment economist with three decades in commercial real estate. He has served as Chief Economist at Global Real Analytics and Managing Director of Index Services at Charles Schwab Investment Management, and today advises institutional and private investors through the Johnson Souza Group and Pillar6 Advisors. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration in corporate finance and has taught real estate, finance, and economics for more than two decades across Bay Area universities — including USF, Santa Clara, San Jose State, and SF State.

90 Minutes built around your questions

Helen Chong

Meet Your Host

Helen Chong, CCIM | Founder & CEO, HAYLEN Group

Helen has spent over two decades advising Bay Area homeowners, buyers, and investors — across residential, luxury, and commercial real estate. Her work centers on one belief: real estate is a tool for legacy, not just a transaction.

She hosts the HAYLEN Bay Area Market Update to bring together the experts she trusts and the audience she serves — so you can make decisions with the same depth of information her clients do.

Helen is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a licensed California real estate broker.

Catch Up on Past Episodes

From 1031 exchanges to ADU rules, insurance to market cycles — every episode is recorded and published on our YouTube channel.

Pros and Cons of DST as an Alternative 1031 Exchange Solution
with Peter Fisher
Pros and Cons of DST as an Alternative 1031 Exchange Solution
How to Sell ADU Independently — AB1033 Explained
with Sergio Michel, Luka Radovic & Louis Mirante
How to Sell ADU Independently — AB1033 Explained
Everything You Should Know About Adding an ADU
with Chris Paizis
Everything You Should Know About Adding an ADU
C.A.R Economist on How Long Will the Housing Market Slowdown Last
with Oscar Wei
C.A.R Economist on How Long Will the Housing Market Slowdown Last
Why Mortgage Rates Increase Will Not Crash the Real Estate Market
with Daniel Gat & Max Shapiro
Why Mortgage Rates Increase Will Not Crash the Real Estate Market
Creative Ways To Jumpstart Your Real Estate Investments
with Chad McCall
Creative Ways To Jumpstart Your Real Estate Investments
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40+

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1,200+

Viewers

3,780+ Min

of Market Updates

Frequently Asked

Yes. Every HAYLEN Bay Area Market Update is free and open to the public. Register on Zoom and you'll receive the live join link by email.

No. Every episode is recorded and published on our YouTube channel within a week. Registered attendees receive the replay link by email.

Bay Area homeowners, buyers, investors, and real estate professionals who want substantive, expert-led insights — without the sales pitch.

Yes. The final 25 minutes of each session are reserved for live Q&A. You can also submit questions ahead of time when you register.

Please do — reach out via our contact page with your idea.

No. The HAYLEN Bay Area Market Update is educational. For decisions specific to your situation, consult your CPA, attorney, lender, or financial advisor.

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