September 2026 Bay Area Real Estate Insights

What kind of market are we in? Read insider insights below.

At the Eloise Middleton Real Estate Group, we bring over 25 years of combined real estate expertise to help our clients navigate one of the most important journeys of their lives – buying, selling, or investing in real estate.

Our 2026 Goal: Helping Families with Major Life Changes

It’s hard to believe we are ending our 3rd quarter of 2026. Where has the time gone? Sometimes life moves so fast that one can hardly catch up with the day-to-day tasks. That’s how it is when one thinks they have more time to organize the house, the paperwork, and life’s challenging situations. One day you wake up to a major change in your life, and there’s no turning back.

When I returned home from North Carolina after handling family business, I called a friend of mine, and she didn’t answer my call. The next time I saw her, I asked her, “How are you?” She proceeded to tell me she’d had a heart attack and was in the hospital for over a week before she woke up. She didn’t remember getting into the ambulance. The last thing she remembered was calling 911. She’s doing fine today, and life is pretty much back to normal, but that’s how quickly life can change.

I share this story because here at EMREG, we work with trusted vendors who can help you sort through what you’ve built up over the years – privately, at your own pace, and without judgment. Please call/text 510.386.0547 or email eloise@homesbyeloise.com today for a private consultation.

Market Insights – Area Counties, August 2026

Alameda County Overview (Single Family Homes)

• 1,127 single-family homes for sale
• 1.8 months of inventory
• 887 new listings | 591 homes sold
• Median price: $1,200,000
• Median overbid: 101.7%
• Average days on market: 26
  

Contra Costa County Overview (Single Family Homes)

• 1,450 single-family homes for sale
• 2.3 months of inventory
• 877 new listings | 614 homes sold
• Median price: $870,000
• Median overbid: 100%
• Average days on market: 33

San Francisco County Overview (Single Family Homes)

• 151 single-family homes for sale
• 0.8 months of inventory
• 187 new listings | 149 homes sold
• Median price: $1,800,000
• Median overbid: 119.3%
• Average days on market: 25
  

The data, sourced from InfoSparks, includes all single-family homes in the California Area above from August 2025 to August 2026. This may include preliminary data, and may vary from the time the data was gathered. All data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. DRE# 01995149. Copyright KW Advisors San Francisco Napa Valley 2026. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Takeaway: The Bay Area housing market headed into fall still firmly in seller's territory. In Alameda County, single-family homes sold at a median of $1.2M in 26 days, with buyers paying just over asking at 101.7%. Contra Costa County came in at $870K with homes going right at list price in 33 days — steady and competitive. San Francisco continues to be its own thing: $1.8M median, 25 days on market, and buyers paying 119% of asking with less than a month of homes available.

Wondering what your home is worth in today's market? Send me a message — I'll get you real numbers, no pressure.

Healthy Living Corner

Are You Eating Too Much Fiber?

Most of us still don't get enough fiber. Women are advised to aim for about 25 grams a day and men about 38, yet the average American eats only 16. Fiber supports regular digestion, steadier blood sugar, and healthier cholesterol, and fiber-rich diets are linked to lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. But the social media trend called "fibermaxxing," eating double the guidelines or more, isn't the answer. Registered dietitian Caroline Arthaud of Brigham and Women's Hospital says there's little evidence that going well past the goal adds benefits. What it can do is cause bloating, gas, cramping, and even constipation. Very high amounts can also make it harder to absorb calcium, iron, and zinc over time.

Her advice for getting there comfortably: get fiber from whole foods like beans, berries, oats, and vegetables rather than fiber-boosted cookies and bars. Add about 5 grams a day, give your body a few days to adjust, then add more. Spread fiber across meals and snacks, and drink about 8 cups of fluid a day. If you need a boost, try a tablespoon or two of chia seeds, or ask your doctor about a supplement like psyllium. The goal is a varied, plant-rich way of eating you can stick with, not the highest number.

To find these programs: ask your doctor or care coordinator about a referral, check your health insurance (some Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans cover them), or look into local community organizations — eligibility rules vary by state.

Source: "Are you eating too much fiber?" Harvard Health Letter, October 2026.

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