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Market · July
July 2026 South Bay market report.
A two-tier market: the Peninsula accelerating while the East Bay narrows toward its floor.
Written by Swati · 6 min read
Market · June
June 2026 South Bay market report.
The quiet middle of summer — values steady, the annual trend still climbing.
Written by Swati · 5 min read
Market · May
May 2026 South Bay market report.
The year's floor: flat year-over-year, homes pending in 13 days, the East Bay bottoming.
Written by Swati · 5 min read
Market · April
April 2026 South Bay market report.
Inventory rebound, where price growth is and isn't, and the school-zone effect this spring.
Written by Swati · 6 min read
How it works
How Aria works, and why it's free.
The AI research assistant behind this site: what it does, how it helps, and why there are no email gates.
Written by Swati · 4 min read
Investors · Deep dive
The real math on a Milpitas duplex.
Cap rate, cash-on-cash, the Prop 13 wrinkle, and why 5% yield is harder than it looks.
Written by Swati · 9 min read
Buyers · Guide
How to buy your first Bay Area home in 2026.
Down payment realities, what "competitive" means now, and the offer structures that actually win.
Written by Swati · 12 min read