Modern kitchen with a marble waterfall island, white cabinetry, and dark built-in appliances.

February 2023 Market Update

David Kim March 3, 2023

 
As we predicted in our last video, the real estate market has been heating up since January, with many homes selling at multiple offers.
 

What we're currently seeing

  • Interest rates started to pick up again since mid-Feb
  • Stock market is volatile
  • Slightly more inventory coming but still very low overall
  • Single-family homes are getting multiple offers and selling over 10-15% over from the bottomed price (last Nov/Dec)

What does this mean for you?

We expect more inventory to enter the market as sellers who had held off on selling their homes last year are more inclined to put their homes on the market now. We are seeing buyers trying to jump into the market before the rate goes up again, and that has brought the housing prices up for the last couple of months.  Since we are still uncertain of the status of inflation, we aren't sure how the Fed will react to this housing cost going up again. If the Fed raises the rates, we believe it is not a bad idea to buy now and sell afterward. We also can help get "buy first and sell after" programs for move-up buyers. 
If you plan on making a move this year or next, let’s get together to discuss your scenario and discuss how to strategize for your next move. Reach out to us today at (650) 988-5114 if you'd like to strategize a game plan for 2023.
 
Bar chart of daily 30-year fixed mortgage rates rising to 6.80% by February 17, 2023.
 
Chart of 30-year mortgage rates since 1976, showing the 1981 peak and a sharp rise in 2022.
 
Line chart comparing S&P 500 and Nasdaq percentage declines from January 2022 to February 2023.
 

Flipbook Reports by County

Santa Clara County Real Estate February 2023 Report cover with sunbeams shining through trees.
 
San Mateo County Real Estate February 2023 Report cover with a flower-covered coastal hillside and Compass branding.
 

What We’ve Been Up to

Coming Soon listing graphic for 1004 Plover Lane, Palo Alto, featuring a modern building and David Kim Group branding.
 
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,218 SQFT
 
Coming Soon flyer for 1142 Willow Glen Way, San Jose, featuring a single-story home with a garage and front lawn.
 
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,605 SQFT
 
Open-plan living room and kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water and hillside homes.
 
PENDING WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS - 202 SOUTH ST, #8
1 Bed | 1 Bath | 884 SQFT
 

Upcoming local events

Paly Theatre presents Mamma Mia!

March 3, 4 & 18 at 7:30 pm and March 5 & 19 at 2 pm

Come enjoy this mega-hit, high-energy musical based on the songs of Swedish band ABBA, featuring 100 Paly students in the cast, crew and band! 

Get tickets at palytheatre.com/tickets or at the Box Office before performances. 

Palo Alto High School's Mamma Mia! musical flyer with dates, ticket prices, and ticket website.

 

[FREE Event] Get Ready for Senior Year! Insights to Your College Admissions Success

Tues, March 7 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
 
Are you an 11th grader or a parent and feeling overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join us on March 7 and learn from Insight’s 24 years of college admissions expertise. Our counselor will give you an overview of what to expect in senior year, how to balance your load, and how to stay on track.
 
Location: Online via Zoom
 
 
Insight Education flyer for a senior-year college admissions presentation featuring keynote speaker Jenny Bloom.
 

St. Patrick's Day All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed 2023: St. Joseph, Cupertino

Fri, March 17, 2023 - 6 pm
 
Dinner served: 7 pm
 
With fresh Dungeness crab, salad, pasta, bread & dessert.
 
Tickets: $75/person. Children 8th grade & younger: $25/each.
 
Tickets for sale in the rectory & outside the church on weekends for parishioners and guests.
 
To reserve a table of 10, call Dick Sherman, at (408) 255-4671.
 
St. Joseph of Cupertino, 10110 North De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA
 
Two cooked crabs with parsley and lemon slices on dark slate.
 

'Pretty Woman: The Musical' 2023: SJ Center For Performing Arts, San Jose

Tues, March 21- Sun, March 26
 
Tues-Thurs: 7:30 pm
 
Fri: 8 pm
 
Sat: 2 pm & 8 pm
 
Sun: 1 pm & 6:30 pm
 
INFO & TICKET LINKS HERE
 
SJ Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA
 
Cabaret performer in red stands on a bench beside a seated man in a suit.
 
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