The spring market is giving buyers a little more breathing room, but Walnut Creek homes are still moving quickly when they are priced and prepared well. Here’s what to know this week, plus a few downtown events and one City Hall item worth watching.

A little-known California law now requires all condo buildings to inspect balconies and other elevated structures. The deadline has already passed—and if your HOA didn’t act, your next real estate transaction could hit a legal snag.

Economists predict a slow and steady shift for the 2026 real estate market. With interest rates expected to fall, demand will rise—and so will home prices. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know now.

California’s Proposition 13 caps property taxes at 1% of assessed value with annual increases limited to 2%. Learn how this landmark law affects homeowners, buyers, and local communities.

California’s new balcony law requires condo HOAs to inspect and maintain exterior elements like balconies and decks by 2025. Here’s what owners and associations need to know about compliance, costs, and safety.

Most landlords default to a 12-month lease, but an 11-month agreement can give you more flexibility, better market timing, and easier rent adjustments. Here’s why it could be a smart move.

Rumors are swirling: is the Bay Area housing market about to collapse? While rising interest rates, tech layoffs, and affordability pressures have cooled momentum, most experts argue a total crash is unlikely. Dive into the warning signs, counterarguments, and how you can position yourself wisely in uncertain times.

The East Bay real estate market is heating up in 2025, with certain cities seeing standout growth in home prices. From Concord to Richmond, Oakland to San Leandro, buyers are competing for homes in the most in-demand areas. Here’s a closer look at the five hottest East Bay cities and why they’re leading the way this year.

Rossmoor, Walnut Creek’s premier active-adult community, is facing an insurance crisis that’s raising HOA dues, complicating financing, and reshaping the local real estate market. Discover what this means for buyers, sellers, and anyone considering a move into Rossmoor.