
Over $500K Salary Needed for a Home in This Bay Area County
A new report reveals prospective homebuyers in California's San Mateo County need an annual income of over $524,000 to afford a median-priced home.

Olivia Vance is a real estate correspondent for Crezzio, specializing in residential market analysis, housing trends, and local economic indicators. She translates complex market data into clear insights for homeowners and buyers.
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A new report reveals prospective homebuyers in California's San Mateo County need an annual income of over $524,000 to afford a median-priced home.

Recent property records from Union County, New Jersey, show that homes under $400,000 are still available, offering entry points for budget-conscious buyers.

Australia's housing market growth slowed in December, with Sydney and Melbourne prices dipping 0.1% amid fears of interest rate hikes. Perth and Adelaide bucked the trend, posting strong gains.

Despite Fed rate cuts, the U.S. housing market remains slow. Berkshire Hathaway reports a power shift to buyers and identifies restrictive zoning laws as a key problem.

San Francisco's real estate market, after a slow 2025 start, was reignited by a booming AI industry, leading to record fall sales and a $42 million deal.

The U.S. housing market in 2026 is projected to offer modest relief for buyers, with slightly lower mortgage rates, but the affordability crisis will persist.

Six residential properties were sold in Madison County during the week of December 15, with a home in Oneida fetching the top price of $450,000.

The Bay Area's luxury home market surged in 2025, with a wave of tech money driving multi-million dollar sales in exclusive neighborhoods like Atherton.

U.S. home sales remained nearly flat in November, yet the median price surged to $409,200, a new record for the month, driven by shrinking inventory and a divided market.

Over half of U.S. homes, 53%, have lost value in the past year, the largest share since 2012, as high mortgage rates cool the market.

The Charlotte real estate market features a diverse range of homes, with prices from $325,000 to $1.28 million and unique features like a secret wine cellar.

A historic San Francisco home in Presidio Heights with no parking sold for $4.4 million, nearly 50% over its asking price, after a bidding war with 16 offers.

Miami's housing market is cooling, with prices down over 4% and homes lingering on the market for 125 days, shifting negotiating power to buyers.

A Winnetka lakefront mansion has sold for a record-breaking $34.5 million, establishing a new benchmark for single-family home sales in the Chicago area.

A home in Varick sold for nearly $1.3 million, topping all other residential sales in Seneca County last week and highlighting the market's diverse price points.

A late October surge in Quincy's real estate market was led by a $2 million sale of an 80-acre quarry and a $600,000 residential property on Maine Street.

St. Petersburg's housing market is cooling as high mortgage rates and soaring insurance costs push buyers to the sidelines, leading to a market normalization.

Real estate investors are flocking to affordable Midwest cities like Detroit, purchasing homes at discounts of over 50% to capitalize on strong rental returns.

The San Diego Business Journal is accepting nominations for its 2026 'Leaders of Influence in Residential Real Estate' to honor top local professionals.

The Washington D.C. real estate market is experiencing a significant shift, with homes staying on the market longer and inventory rising, giving buyers more leverage.