EAST BAY RESIDENCE

At an Oakland mayoral luncheon with Barbara Lee, the conversation centered on execution: small-business relief, downtown investment, infrastructure, and data-backed public safety early signs of renewed civic confidence.

Timing still matters, but not in the way most people expect. As we move toward 2026, the East Bay market is being shaped less by seasonality and more by how buyers and sellers respond to uncertainty.

Demographic shifts are quietly reshaping East Bay demand. From age and household structure to repeat buyers and first-time entrants, the data shows who is moving now and who is waiting.