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FEATURED BLOG

What to Know About the National Association of Realtors® Settlement

Learn about the recent $418 million settlement by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in an antitrust lawsuit. This blog explains how the settlement affects buyer’s agent commissions, upcoming changes in transparency within the real estate industry, and what it means for both buyers and sellers moving forward. Stay informed on the key takeaways from this significant legal development.

For Buyers

Agent showing a couple a bright kitchen with island and wood dining table.
Realtor’s Perspective: Is This Really a Buyer’s Market?

Susanna Leung  |  September 18, 2026

Real estate agent showing a smiling couple around a home at an open wooden doorway.
Realtor's Perspective: Subtle red flags you don't see in photos

Susanna Leung  |  August 17, 2026

Beige house with an attached garage, covered entry, landscaped lawn, and stone retaining wall.

Home Improvement Tips

Realtor's Perspective: Should you remodel or rebuild?

Susanna Leung  |  July 23, 2026

Modern office buildings rise behind a leafy park with palm trees and a broad green lawn.

Relocation

Who Should Relocating Families Work With When Buying a Home in the Bay Area?

Helen Chong, CCIM  |  July 22, 2026

A Bay Area Realtor's approach to schools, neighborhoods, and long-term value for families making a move

Haylen webinar graphic: “How Macroeconomic Trends Shape the Bay Area Market,” with Helen Chong and Dr. Lawrence A. Souza.
Riding the Big Waves: Dr. Lawrence Souza on the Economy and Bay Area Real Estate

June 25, 2026

Haylen Group June 2026 Bay Area Market Stats webinar featuring Helen Chong.

Market Update

The Bay Area Market Update: Where We Are Heading Into Summer 2026

Helen Chong  |  June 23, 2026

A modern dining room with a modern table and chairs. There is a swimming pool visible through the windows behind the table.
Realtor's Perspective: The Balance Between Emotion and Practicality

Susanna Leung  |  June 16, 2026

Nine adults pose together at a conference beneath purple stage lighting.
Notes from the CCIM Forum: Three Voices on the 2026 Market

May 20, 2026

The CCIM Institute Spring Forum 2026
Notes from the CCIM Forum: A Senior Investor's Read on Today's Market

Helen Chong  |  May 7, 2026

Part 1 of HAYLEN's series on the 2026 CCIM Spring Forum in Philadelphia

Condo dining area before and after an update, with a glass dining table and chandelier in the brighter version.
How a $6.5K Update Helped This Condo Sell for $885K in Just 2 Weeks

May 3, 2026

Living room with exposed wood beams, arched windows, and a white brick fireplace.
Realtor’s Perspective: When the “Perfect” Home Feels Different in Person

May 1, 2026

Before-and-after living room remodel, from a crowded, dated room to a bright staged space.
How a 2-Week Remodel Increased This San Jose Home’s Value by $400K

April 11, 2026

Helen Chong featured by USA TODAY for turning early hardship into a philosophy for success.
From Hardship to Impact: Helen Chong’s Story Featured in USA Today

April 8, 2026

Before-and-after condo living room: carpet and stone fireplace beside a staged hardwood-floored interior.
How a $13K Update Helped This Condo Sell 6.7% Over Asking in Just 11 Days

April 4, 2026

Modern kitchen with a large white island, dark wood cabinets, and sliding doors to a patio.
What Realtors Notice in 5 Seconds That Buyers Miss

Susanna Leung  |  March 30, 2026

Before-and-after living and dining room, from cluttered and dated to bright, renovated, and staged.
How a $25K Renovation Increased This Home’s Value by $350K in Just 2 Weeks

March 30, 2026

Elite Property News feature on HAYLEN Group's Helen Chong and ultra-luxury California real estate.
Featured in Elite Property News: Helen Chong on Redefining Ultra-Luxury in California

February 23, 2026

Person using a laptop and smartphone at a wooden table in a bright café.

Home Improvement Tips

Things Causing Your Wi-Fi to Slow Down

Susanna Leung  |  February 23, 2026

And what to check before upgrading your internet plan

Senior housing building beside a landscaped garden with flowering trees and stone-edged paths.

Investment Spotlight

J-Sei Selects HAYLEN to Support the Transition of J-Sei Home, a Longstanding Culturally Significant Senior Housing Property Serving the East Bay

December 30, 2025

HAYLEN, an Asian-owned, people-first real estate firm, selected to steward real estate process for J-Sei Home’s next chapter

Modern marble bathroom with a freestanding tub, glass shower, wood vanity, and toilet with its lid closed.

Home Improvement Tips

New Year, New Flush: Seat Up or Down?

Susanna Leung  |  January 15, 2026

Grassy courtyard with mature trees and a covered picnic area with wooden tables.

Home Improvement Tips

Artificial Grass? The Good, the Bad and the Green

Susanna Leung  |  November 17, 2025

Miniature blue house beside a paintbrush and adjustable wrench.

Home Improvement Tips

Home Improvement Projects For This Summer

Susanna Leung  |  July 28, 2022

What kind of home improvement project can you do this summer? It is Reno that doesn’t involve Demo. Small changes can go a long way. Here are a few tips for you thi… Read more

Graphic: 6 recession factors that affect the Bay Area real estate market.
6 Recession Factors That Affect The Bay Area Real Estate Market

Helen Chong  |  July 27, 2022

Welcome to our July 2022 Bay Area Housing Market Updates! We will be discussing the possible recession and how it would affect the Bay Area real estate market. You can… Read more

May 2022 Bay Area housing market update graphic: dramatic drop in housing market activities.

Real Estate

Drastic Drop In Housing Market Activities! – May 2022 Market Update

Helen Chong  |  May 28, 2022

Welcome everybody to our May episode of Bay Area Housing Market Town Hall. The video version can be found on our YouTube Channel. Thank you for visiting us again. You … Read more

Why 2022 recession will be different?
Why Is This Housing Recession Going To Be Different for Bay Area Real Estate Market?

Helen Chong  |  August 24, 2022

Welcome to our August Bay Area Housing Market Updates. We have so much data to share as usual. You can find the video recording of this episode here. Last month, we ta… Read more

Bay Area housing market update graphic dated Jan. 13th, 2021, featuring a woman over an aerial neighborhood view.

Real Estate

2021 Bay Area Housing Market Forecast – California exodus cause a housing market crash?

January 18, 2021

Bay Area housing market update, August 12th, 2020

Real Estate

August 12th 2020 Market Update

August 14, 2020

Bay Area housing market update dated October 14, 2020, with a presenter and aerial neighborhood background.

Real Estate

October 2020 – Bay Area Housing Market Effects Amid Mortgage Forbearance, Elections & US Economy

October 19, 2020

Bay Area housing market update, Dec. 9th, 2020, with a woman pictured over an aerial neighborhood view.

Real Estate

December Bay Area Housing Market Update – 2021 Market Crash Rumor?

December 15, 2020

Bay Area housing market uncertainties article graphic with a woman’s portrait.

Real Estate

Has The Bay Area Housing Market Slowed Down Due To Market Uncertainties?

March 17, 2022

Single-story home with a blue front door, trimmed hedges, green lawn, and white picket fence.

Home Improvement Tips

5 Important Tasks For Your Home’s Exterior And Why!

Susanna Leung  |  May 10, 2022

Spring is the best time to clean not only inside but outside of your home, so you can have the best curb appearance to go along with the blooming flowers and fruits. 1… Read more

Hands rinsing under running water from a chrome faucet.

Home Improvement Tips

How To Save Water And Save $$$

Susanna Leung  |  May 25, 2022

As a Realtor, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to help my clients save money and conserve natural resources. One of the most important ways to do this i… Read more

Bright white laundry room with a front-loading washer, woven baskets, and a potted fern.

Home Improvement Tips

Does your Washer Smell like Mildew? Follow these 4 tips to Beat the Stink!

Susanna Leung  |  April 15, 2022

It’s that time of year again when the weather is starting to warm up and we all start to spend more time outside. With that, comes the dreaded mildew smell coming from… Read more

June 2021 Greater Bay Area housing market update newsletter.

Real Estate

June Newsletter – Greater Bay Area Housing Market Updates

June 22, 2021

Aerial view of the Greater Bay Area, with wooded hills in foreground and bay beyond.

Real Estate

March 2022 Newsletter – The Big Story

March 29, 2022

Housing market graphic with a woman in red beside an aerial neighborhood and headline about external factors.

Real Estate

6 External Factors That Caused The Home Buyers to Take a Pause in Home Buying

Helen Chong  |  June 22, 2022

Hello Everybody! Welcome to our June Bay Area Housing Market Townhall. You can find the video version of this market update here, on our YouTube Channel. We host Bay A… Read more

February 2022 Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown newsletter

Real Estate

February 2022 Newsletter – Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown

February 23, 2022

Hand holding a glowing bulb with energy-saving icons, beside a calculator, utility charts, and model house.

Home Improvement Tips

4 Tips To Save Your Electricity Bill and Conserve Energy

Susanna Leung  |  April 26, 2022

Is your electricity bill getting a little too high? What can you do to help conserve energy and save on your monthly expenses? Then this blog post is for you! Do you k… Read more

February 2023 graphic asking whether Bay Area homebuyers returned, with a smiling woman beside an aerial coastal view.

Market Update

Have Bay Area Homebuyers Returned After The Rainstorm?

Helen Chong  |  March 21, 2023

February 2021 Greater Bay Area newsletter: Key News and Trends

Real Estate

February 2021 Newsletter – Key Topics and Trends

February 26, 2021

April 2021 Silicon Valley housing market update newsletter banner over an aerial neighborhood view.

Real Estate

April Newsletter – Silicon Valley Housing Market Updates

April 29, 2021

Wildfire burning through a forest, with Haylen branding across the center.

Real Estate

Your Home and Wildfires

September 18, 2020

Housing market update graphic asking when the market will slow down, with a rising-arrow house illustration and presenter portrait.

Real Estate

When will the housing market cool down? – Feb. 2022 Housing Market Updates

February 16, 2022

April 2022 housing market update asking whether rising mortgage rates can help you win your dream home.

Real Estate

Will mortgage rate increase help you win your dream home finally? – April 2022 Market Updates

April 21, 2022

Welcome to our April Episode of Bay Area Housing Market Town Hall! Today, we are going to discuss Current Housing Market Stats and Offer Status. As you all know, we wi… Read more

Bay Area housing update graphic asking why there are so many buyers, with people outside a house and a smiling woman.

Real Estate

Why are there so many buyers in Bay Area? – Jan 2022 Housing Market Updates

February 4, 2022

Bay Area housing market update webinar graphic for Episode 17, Part 1, dated February 10, 2021.

Real Estate

Part 1 – Feb 2021 Bay Area Housing Market Update

February 19, 2021

November 2024 market update: Silicon Valley, over a palm-lined office complex.

Newsletter

Silicon Valley Market Update

November 27, 2024

Silicon Valley October 2024 market update over a panoramic view of the valley.

Newsletter

Silicon Valley Market Update | October 2024

November 7, 2024

August 2022 newsletter: Silicon Valley, The Local Lowdown

Newsletter

October 2022 Newsletter - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

October 31, 2022

Inflation effect on real estate: Bay Area housing market updates, August 2021.

Real Estate

Inflation Effect on Real Estate – August Bay Area Housing Market Updates

August 26, 2021

Hands exchanging a miniature house, illustrating a real estate offer or home purchase.

Home Improvement Tips

Why Should You Avoid Dual Agency When Submitting An Offer

Susanna Leung  |  September 28, 2021

November 2022 Silicon Valley newsletter banner over a city skyline at sunset.

Newsletter

November 2022 Newsletter - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

November 22, 2022

October 2024 market update graphic, “The Big Story,” over a city and bay panorama.

Newsletter

Real Estate Market Update | October 2024

November 7, 2024

November 2022 Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown newsletter cover

Newsletter

November 2022 Newsletter - Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown

November 22, 2022

May 2023 Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown newsletter over an aerial view of the community.

Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter - Bay Area Local Lowdown

May 31, 2023

September 2021 Bay Area housing market update on expired eviction moratorium and unemployment benefits, with a woman pictured.

Real Estate

Eviction Moratorium & Unemployment Benefits Expired- Sept 2021 Housing Market Update

September 18, 2021

November 2021 Silicon Valley housing market update over a city skyline at dusk.

Real Estate

November Newsletter – Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

November 25, 2021

Hand-drawn kitchen floor plan labeled for appliances, sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, and pantry.
Remodeling With Long Term Benefits!

September 21, 2022

Remodeling your home can be an exciting and overwhelming process. However, if you keep 3 key design principles in mind, you can ensure that your remodel will give you … Read more

Bay Area housing market update graphic asking whether tech workers are coming back to California, July 2021.

Real Estate

Are Tech Workers Coming Back To California? – Bay Area Housing Market Updates

August 2, 2021

May 2023 Silicon Valley Local Lowdown newsletter cover over palm trees and blue sky.

Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

May 31, 2023

Bay Area summer housing market graphic covering tax plans, mortgage rates, inventory, and economic trends.

Real Estate

Get Ready For the Summer! – Biden Tax Plan Effect, Housing Inventory & Mortgage Trends & Much More!

May 20, 2021

Haylen Real Estate Investments

Real Estate

May Newsletter – Key News and Trends Impacting Your Local Market

June 9, 2020

May 2023 Greater Bay Area newsletter header, “The Big Story,” over an aerial suburban view.

Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter - The Big Story

May 31, 2023

October 2021 Bay Area housing market update graphic about supply chain blockage, with a woman pointing to the headline.

Real Estate

How Supply Chain Blockage Could Affect Real Estate Prices – October Housing Market Update

October 21, 2021

May 2021 Greater Bay Area newsletter: key news and trends.

Real Estate

May Newsletter – Key Topics and Trends

May 24, 2021

June 2023 Greater Bay Area newsletter: The Local Lowdown, over a city and bay panorama.

Newsletter

June 2023 Newsletter - Bay Area Local Lowdown

June 27, 2023

June 2024 Greater Bay Area newsletter titled The Local Lowdown over an aerial view.
June 2024 Bay Area Market Update - Local Lowdown

June 24, 2024

June 2024 Silicon Valley newsletter cover over a city skyline: The Local Lowdown.

Market Update

June 2024 Silicon Valley Market Update - Local Lowdown

June 24, 2024

Bay Area housing stats since last market peak, December 2021, with a woman beside a rising chart.

Real Estate

December Bay Area Housing Stats Since Last Market Peak – Part 1

December 20, 2021

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Home Improvement Tips

Mastering Home Maintenance

Susanna Leung  |  February 1, 2024

Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown July 2023 newsletter over a nighttime city panorama.
July 2023 Newsletter - Bay Area Local Lowdown

July 24, 2023

July 2023 Silicon Valley Local Lowdown newsletter over an aerial view of the city and distant mountains.
July 2023 Newsletter - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

July 24, 2023

Bay Area October 2024 market update over a panoramic city and bay view.

Newsletter

Bay Area Market Update | October 2024

November 7, 2024

Greater Bay Area newsletter banner over a nighttime panorama of the bay and city lights.

Real Estate

January 2022 Newsletter – Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown

January 25, 2022

Fines? Lawsuits? Destruction? text over flames

Real Estate

Ever-Changing Fire Hardening Laws Affect California Property Owners, Keep Buyers at Bay and Open Up to Potential Lawsuits

November 22, 2021

January 2023 Greater Bay Area newsletter: The Big Story

Newsletter

January 2023 Newsletter - The Big Story

January 30, 2023

December 2022 Silicon Valley Local Lowdown newsletter over a panoramic valley view and winding road.

Newsletter

December 2022 Newsletter - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

December 29, 2022

January 2023 newsletter: Silicon Valley, The Local Lowdown.

Newsletter

February 2023 - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

February 28, 2023

Dense spiderweb spanning weathered wooden boards

Home Improvement Tips

How to Get Rid of Spiders?

Susanna Leung  |  November 16, 2022

Miniature houses sit atop increasing stacks of coins as a hand places another house.

Real Estate

Forbes Blog – The 6 Steps to Create a Real Estate Investing Road Map

January 7, 2020

Glass jars of grains, beans, seeds, and dried peppers arranged on a wooden pantry shelf.

Real Estate

How Much Can You Organize Your Pantry? Here Are 5 Tips To The Rescue.

March 16, 2022

Bright bathroom with a glass shower, white toilet, and long marble-topped vanity.

Real Estate

Home Improvement Tips – How to repair 5 common toilet problems

February 9, 2022

Woman pinching her nose in a living room, reacting to an unpleasant smell.

Real Estate

Home Improvement Tips – What is causing that funky smell in your home?

February 1, 2022

Kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, pale stone counters, stainless appliances, and an adjoining dining area.

Real Estate

Home Improvement Tips – Declutter From Your Kitchen For Good

January 20, 2022

January 2023 Greater Bay Area Newsletter: The Big Story

Newsletter

February 2023 Newsletter - The Big Story

February 28, 2023

Bay Area Housing Market Updates

December 2021 Newsletter: Greater Bay Area — The Big Story

Real Estate

December Newsletter – The Big Story

December 23, 2021

Bay Area hills and shoreline at sunset beneath an August 2023 newsletter title.

Newsletter

August 2023 Newsletter - Bay Area Local Lowdown

August 31, 2023

Haylen Real Estate Investments

Real Estate

August Newsletter – Housing Market Updates for the Greater Bay Area

August 25, 2020

December 2022 Greater Bay Area newsletter: The Big Story

Newsletter

December 2022 Nesletter - The Big Story

December 29, 2022

August 2023 Silicon Valley Local Lowdown newsletter banner over a nighttime skyline and freeway light trails.

Market Update

August 2023 Newsletter - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

August 31, 2023

Bay Area Housing Market Townhall Webinar, Episode 19: housing market update on April 14, 2021.

Real Estate

April 2021 – Residential & Commercial Real Estate Update – Mortgage Rates Forecast ADJUSTED again!

May 6, 2021

August 2021 Silicon Valley housing market update newsletter over an aerial neighborhood.

Real Estate

August Newsletter – Silicon Valley Housing Market Updates

August 30, 2021

August 2023 Newsletter: Greater Bay Area, The Big Story

Newsletter

August 2023 Newsletter - The Big Story

August 31, 2023

August 2021 Greater Bay Area newsletter cover over a panoramic view of the bay and city.

Real Estate

August Newsletter – Key Topics and Trends

August 30, 2021

April 2023 Silicon Valley newsletter banner over a city skyline and hills.

Newsletter

April 2023 Newsletter - Silicon Valley Local Lowdown

April 28, 2023

April 2023 newsletter: Greater Bay Area — The Big Story

Newsletter

April 2023 Newsletter - The Big Story

April 28, 2023

Mortgage and interest rates update, July 2020, featuring a woman on screen.

Real Estate

2020 Mortgage and Interest Rates Update

August 6, 2020

Worker builds a house’s wooden frame beneath a blue sky.
Interviewing the Experts: Foundation Insights for Homebuyers

Susanna Leung  |  October 10, 2025

White kitchen with a stainless-steel gas range, marble backsplash, and large island with a sink.

Home Improvement Tips

Gas Stove vs. Induction Stove – Which One Should You Choose?

Susanna Leung  |  September 13, 2025

People review paperwork and take notes around a table with open laptops.
Interviewing the Experts: Decoding Appraisal Reports with Anthony Young

Susanna Leung  |  August 15, 2025

For Sellers

Agent showing a couple a bright kitchen with island and wood dining table.
Realtor’s Perspective: Is This Really a Buyer’s Market?

Susanna Leung  |  September 18, 2026

Real estate agent showing a smiling couple around a home at an open wooden doorway.
Realtor's Perspective: Subtle red flags you don't see in photos

Susanna Leung  |  August 17, 2026

Beige house with an attached garage, covered entry, landscaped lawn, and stone retaining wall.

Home Improvement Tips

Realtor's Perspective: Should you remodel or rebuild?

Susanna Leung  |  July 23, 2026

Modern office buildings rise behind a leafy park with palm trees and a broad green lawn.

Relocation

Who Should Relocating Families Work With When Buying a Home in the Bay Area?

Helen Chong, CCIM  |  July 22, 2026

A Bay Area Realtor's approach to schools, neighborhoods, and long-term value for families making a move

Haylen webinar graphic: “How Macroeconomic Trends Shape the Bay Area Market,” with Helen Chong and Dr. Lawrence A. Souza.
Riding the Big Waves: Dr. Lawrence Souza on the Economy and Bay Area Real Estate

June 25, 2026

Haylen Group June 2026 Bay Area Market Stats webinar featuring Helen Chong.

Market Update

The Bay Area Market Update: Where We Are Heading Into Summer 2026

Helen Chong  |  June 23, 2026

A modern dining room with a modern table and chairs. There is a swimming pool visible through the windows behind the table.
Realtor's Perspective: The Balance Between Emotion and Practicality

Susanna Leung  |  June 16, 2026

Nine adults pose together at a conference beneath purple stage lighting.
Notes from the CCIM Forum: Three Voices on the 2026 Market

May 20, 2026

The CCIM Institute Spring Forum 2026
Notes from the CCIM Forum: A Senior Investor's Read on Today's Market

Helen Chong  |  May 7, 2026

Part 1 of HAYLEN's series on the 2026 CCIM Spring Forum in Philadelphia

Condo dining area before and after an update, with a glass dining table and chandelier in the brighter version.
How a $6.5K Update Helped This Condo Sell for $885K in Just 2 Weeks

May 3, 2026

Living room with exposed wood beams, arched windows, and a white brick fireplace.
Realtor’s Perspective: When the “Perfect” Home Feels Different in Person

May 1, 2026

Before-and-after living room remodel, from a crowded, dated room to a bright staged space.
How a 2-Week Remodel Increased This San Jose Home’s Value by $400K

April 11, 2026

Helen Chong featured by USA TODAY for turning early hardship into a philosophy for success.
From Hardship to Impact: Helen Chong’s Story Featured in USA Today

April 8, 2026

Before-and-after condo living room: carpet and stone fireplace beside a staged hardwood-floored interior.
How a $13K Update Helped This Condo Sell 6.7% Over Asking in Just 11 Days

April 4, 2026

Modern kitchen with a large white island, dark wood cabinets, and sliding doors to a patio.
What Realtors Notice in 5 Seconds That Buyers Miss

Susanna Leung  |  March 30, 2026

Before-and-after living and dining room, from cluttered and dated to bright, renovated, and staged.
How a $25K Renovation Increased This Home’s Value by $350K in Just 2 Weeks

March 30, 2026

Elite Property News feature on HAYLEN Group's Helen Chong and ultra-luxury California real estate.
Featured in Elite Property News: Helen Chong on Redefining Ultra-Luxury in California

February 23, 2026

Person using a laptop and smartphone at a wooden table in a bright café.

Home Improvement Tips

Things Causing Your Wi-Fi to Slow Down

Susanna Leung  |  February 23, 2026

And what to check before upgrading your internet plan

Senior housing building beside a landscaped garden with flowering trees and stone-edged paths.

Investment Spotlight

J-Sei Selects HAYLEN to Support the Transition of J-Sei Home, a Longstanding Culturally Significant Senior Housing Property Serving the East Bay

December 30, 2025

HAYLEN, an Asian-owned, people-first real estate firm, selected to steward real estate process for J-Sei Home’s next chapter

Modern marble bathroom with a freestanding tub, glass shower, wood vanity, and toilet with its lid closed.

Home Improvement Tips

New Year, New Flush: Seat Up or Down?

Susanna Leung  |  January 15, 2026

Grassy courtyard with mature trees and a covered picnic area with wooden tables.

Home Improvement Tips

Artificial Grass? The Good, the Bad and the Green

Susanna Leung  |  November 17, 2025

Miniature blue house beside a paintbrush and adjustable wrench.

Home Improvement Tips

Home Improvement Projects For This Summer

Susanna Leung  |  July 28, 2022

What kind of home improvement project can you do this summer? It is Reno that doesn’t involve Demo. Small changes can go a long way. Here are a few tips for you thi… Read more

Graphic: 6 recession factors that affect the Bay Area real estate market.
6 Recession Factors That Affect The Bay Area Real Estate Market

Helen Chong  |  July 27, 2022

Welcome to our July 2022 Bay Area Housing Market Updates! We will be discussing the possible recession and how it would affect the Bay Area real estate market. You can… Read more

May 2022 Bay Area housing market update graphic: dramatic drop in housing market activities.

Real Estate

Drastic Drop In Housing Market Activities! – May 2022 Market Update

Helen Chong  |  May 28, 2022

Welcome everybody to our May episode of Bay Area Housing Market Town Hall. The video version can be found on our YouTube Channel. Thank you for visiting us again. You … Read more

Why 2022 recession will be different?
Why Is This Housing Recession Going To Be Different for Bay Area Real Estate Market?

Helen Chong  |  August 24, 2022

Welcome to our August Bay Area Housing Market Updates. We have so much data to share as usual. You can find the video recording of this episode here. Last month, we ta… Read more

Bay Area housing market update graphic dated Jan. 13th, 2021, featuring a woman over an aerial neighborhood view.

Real Estate

2021 Bay Area Housing Market Forecast – California exodus cause a housing market crash?

January 18, 2021

Bay Area housing market update, August 12th, 2020

Real Estate

August 12th 2020 Market Update

August 14, 2020

Bay Area housing market update dated October 14, 2020, with a presenter and aerial neighborhood background.

Real Estate

October 2020 – Bay Area Housing Market Effects Amid Mortgage Forbearance, Elections & US Economy

October 19, 2020

Bay Area housing market update, Dec. 9th, 2020, with a woman pictured over an aerial neighborhood view.

Real Estate

December Bay Area Housing Market Update – 2021 Market Crash Rumor?

December 15, 2020

Bay Area housing market uncertainties article graphic with a woman’s portrait.

Real Estate

Has The Bay Area Housing Market Slowed Down Due To Market Uncertainties?

March 17, 2022

Single-story home with a blue front door, trimmed hedges, green lawn, and white picket fence.

Home Improvement Tips

5 Important Tasks For Your Home’s Exterior And Why!

Susanna Leung  |  May 10, 2022

Spring is the best time to clean not only inside but outside of your home, so you can have the best curb appearance to go along with the blooming flowers and fruits. 1… Read more

Hands rinsing under running water from a chrome faucet.

Home Improvement Tips

How To Save Water And Save $$$

Susanna Leung  |  May 25, 2022

As a Realtor, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to help my clients save money and conserve natural resources. One of the most important ways to do this i… Read more

Bright white laundry room with a front-loading washer, woven baskets, and a potted fern.

Home Improvement Tips

Does your Washer Smell like Mildew? Follow these 4 tips to Beat the Stink!

Susanna Leung  |  April 15, 2022

It’s that time of year again when the weather is starting to warm up and we all start to spend more time outside. With that, comes the dreaded mildew smell coming from… Read more

June 2021 Greater Bay Area housing market update newsletter.

Real Estate

June Newsletter – Greater Bay Area Housing Market Updates

June 22, 2021

Aerial view of the Greater Bay Area, with wooded hills in foreground and bay beyond.

Real Estate

March 2022 Newsletter – The Big Story

March 29, 2022

Housing market graphic with a woman in red beside an aerial neighborhood and headline about external factors.

Real Estate

6 External Factors That Caused The Home Buyers to Take a Pause in Home Buying

Helen Chong  |  June 22, 2022

Hello Everybody! Welcome to our June Bay Area Housing Market Townhall. You can find the video version of this market update here, on our YouTube Channel. We host Bay A… Read more

February 2022 Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown newsletter

Real Estate

February 2022 Newsletter – Greater Bay Area Local Lowdown

February 23, 2022

Hand holding a glowing bulb with energy-saving icons, beside a calculator, utility charts, and model house.

Home Improvement Tips

4 Tips To Save Your Electricity Bill and Conserve Energy

Susanna Leung  |  April 26, 2022

Is your electricity bill getting a little too high? What can you do to help conserve energy and save on your monthly expenses? Then this blog post is for you! Do you k… Read more

February 2023 graphic asking whether Bay Area homebuyers returned, with a smiling woman beside an aerial coastal view.

Market Update

Have Bay Area Homebuyers Returned After The Rainstorm?

Helen Chong  |  March 21, 2023

February 2021 Greater Bay Area newsletter: Key News and Trends

Real Estate

February 2021 Newsletter – Key Topics and Trends

February 26, 2021

April 2021 Silicon Valley housing market update newsletter banner over an aerial neighborhood view.

Real Estate

April Newsletter – Silicon Valley Housing Market Updates

April 29, 2021

Wildfire burning through a forest, with Haylen branding across the center.

Real Estate

Your Home and Wildfires

September 18, 2020

Housing market update graphic asking when the market will slow down, with a rising-arrow house illustration and presenter portrait.

Real Estate

When will the housing market cool down? – Feb. 2022 Housing Market Updates

February 16, 2022

April 2022 housing market update asking whether rising mortgage rates can help you win your dream home.

Real Estate

Will mortgage rate increase help you win your dream home finally? – April 2022 Market Updates

April 21, 2022

Welcome to our April Episode of Bay Area Housing Market Town Hall! Today, we are going to discuss Current Housing Market Stats and Offer Status. As you all know, we wi… Read more

Bay Area housing update graphic asking why there are so many buyers, with people outside a house and a smiling woman.

Real Estate

Why are there so many buyers in Bay Area? – Jan 2022 Housing Market Updates

February 4, 2022

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