Harv Balu, Realtor

08/01/2026

Eleven. That is how many detached houses are for sale in ZIP 94043 right now, against 38 condos and townhomes. I am hosting one of the eleven this weekend.

1603 Morgan St is a single-story ranch at the end of a cul-de-sac: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1,234 sq ft on a 5,000 sq ft lot. High-ceiling living room plus a separate family room, central AC, 2-car garage, washer and dryer included, no HOA. Out back there is a deep, level yard with two mature persimmon trees and, per the listing, room for an ADU (verify that with the City of Mountain View before you count on it). Two tenths of a mile from Crittenden Middle School. $1,980,000.

Come walk it and ask me the two questions everyone should ask about this one: why the price per square foot reads high for the neighborhood (small house, valuable lot, priced under its own AVM average), and what the property taxes will really be after a sale (not the $3,279 you will see online).

📅 Saturday, August 1 + Sunday, August 2
🕜 1:30 to 4:30 PM
📍 1603 Morgan St, Mountain View 94043
Walk in, no appointment needed.

I am hosting both days and available to represent buyers.

🔗 Full breakdown + printable flyer: HarvRealtor.net/1603
🔗 All 36 photos + live MLS data: https://www.harvrealtor.com/CA/Mountain_View/24-41142686-1603-Morgan_St--94043

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07/24/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, July 26, 1 to 4 PM.

341 Imagination Pl, Milpitas. A 3 bed, 3 full bath Parc Metro condo that lives like a townhome, listed at $1,068,000.

Here is what makes this one different. There is a full bedroom and bathroom on the main floor, with no steps at the entry, so guests or family have a real space of their own. Upstairs you get two primary suites, and the main one has a walk in closet and double vanity. Three full baths total, which means mornings actually work.

A gas fireplace anchors the living room, the kitchen has maple cabinetry and a gas range, and the private front patio faces the park. The HOA runs $295 a month and includes the pool, spa, clubhouse, and playground.

You are minutes from the Great Mall, Milpitas BART, and the I-680, I-880, and CA-237 corridors.

Come walk through it Sunday. No appointment needed, and I am happy to talk through the Milpitas market while you are there.

🔗 Open house details and photos: HarvRealtor.net/341

🔗 Full listing and live MLS data: https://www.harvrealtor.com/CA/Milpitas/24-41141835-341-Imagination_Pl--95035

🔗 Milpitas market report, June 2026: HarvRealtor.net/MilpitasJune26

Parking tip: park along Celebration Dr, then take the lane beside the park fence. The home faces the park.

Harv Balu | REALTY EXPERTS®
REALTOR® | GRI, CIPS, PSA, FTBS | CA DRE #02195792
(510) 600-3425 | [email protected]

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07/19/2026

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Harv Balu, REALTOR® | REALTY EXPERTS® | DRE #02195792
📞 (510) 600-3425 | ✉️ [email protected]

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07/03/2026

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a bold idea became a country.

This Fourth of July, we're not just celebrating a holiday. We're marking 250 years of America, of big dreams, hard-won freedom, and the belief that where you start doesn't decide where you can go.

That belief is a big part of why I do what I do. Helping people plant roots and build something lasting in a place they're proud to call home is the American dream in action, one front door at a time.

Here's to 250 years of freedom, and the best is still to come. Happy Fourth of July! ⭐

06/21/2026

Father's Day is a good reminder to pause and recognize the dads, the father figures, and the men of influence who show up, day in and day out.

The ones who lead, support, teach, protect, and keep going even when it's hard. The ones who quietly put others first.

Being a dad, or simply being that steady presence in someone's life, isn't always easy, and it doesn't always get the credit it deserves. But the impact is real, and it lasts a lifetime.

To every father and father figure who turns a house into a home: today, we just want to say thank you.

Happy Father's Day. I hope you get some time to slow down, enjoy your family, and know that what you do matters.

06/19/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY
4339 Queensboro Way, Union City

A fully remodeled, light-filled single-story in the heart of Regency Park and it's move-in ready. Come take a look this weekend.

📍 4339 Queensboro Way, Union City
🗓️ Saturday, June 20 · 1:00–4:00 PM
💰 Offered at $1,298,000
🛏️ 3 Bed · 🛁 2 Bath · 📐 1,357 sq ft · 🌳 5,000 sq ft lot

What you'll love:
✨ Open-concept great room flowing to a chef's kitchen oversized island, breakfast bar & gas range
✨ Fully remodeled bathrooms and laminate floors throughout
✨ Private backyard retreat with a custom redwood pergola & covered patio
✨ Single story · 2-car garage · NO HOA
✨ Minutes to I-880/84/92, BART & major Bay Area employers

I'll be hosting all afternoon, stop by, say hello, and bring your questions (and your agent if you have one!).

🔗 blog Full photos, details & the property report: HarvRealtor.net/4339

🔗 Link to the listing:
https://www.harvrealtor.com/CA/Union_City/24-41136880-4339-Queensboro_Way--94587

🔗 Union City Real Estate Market Report | Median Prices, Inventory & Trends:
https://harvrealtor.net/blog/union-city-real-estate-market-report-may-2026

Harv Balu, REALTOR® | Realty Experts®
📞 (510) 600-3425 · ✉️ [email protected]

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06/06/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY in Union City, come see this one in person!

I'm hosting an open house at 32767 Hilmar St, and it's a special one. This remodeled 4-bed, 3-bath in the Ponderosa neighborhood has the thing buyers keep asking me for: a full bedroom AND bathroom on the main floor, no stairs needed. Add owned solar (not leased), a remodeled kitchen with a center island, and a park-like backyard with a custom deck made for weekends. New Haven schools, and no HOA.

Listing detail: https://HarvRealtor.net/32767

📍 32767 Hilmar St, Union City, CA 94587
🗓️ Sunday, June 7 · 1:00–4:00 PM
💲 Offered at $1,598,000 · 4 bed / 3 bath · 1,968 sq ft

Swing by, say hi, and take a look around, I'd love to walk you through it. 👋

Know someone house-hunting in the East Bay? Tag them or share this post, you might help them find home. ❤️

📞 (510) 600-3425 · HarvRealtor.com

05/25/2026

Thank you. 🇺🇸

Today isn't about deals.
It's about names — the ones we'll never get to meet.

To every family who carries a folded flag: you carry a weight the rest of us only see in stones and silences. We see you.

Two words feel small. We'll say them anyway. Thank you.

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05/16/2026

Union City's $1.4M to $1.6M band has been moving fast this spring. Median days on market sits at 9, and homes are closing at 104% of list price. If you're a Bay Area tech professional with a multigenerational household, a remote work setup, or a parent on the way who'd rather skip the stairs, here's one to walk through this Saturday.

4780 Cabello Street is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,781 sf home in the California Gallery community. It has the floor plan feature most listings in this range don't offer: a full bedroom and bath on the first floor. Vacant, ready for showings. New Haven USD; James Logan HS and Delaine Eastin Elementary in the assignment area. HOA is light, landscape focused, $129 a quarter.

blog and report : https://HarvRealtor.net/4780

Open House: Saturday May 16 from 1 to 4 PM. Listed at $1,598,000.

If you know a buyer looking in Union City or the South Bay, I'd love the intro.

Harv Balu, REALTOR® | REALTY EXPERTS® | CA DRE 02195792
(510) 600-3425 | [email protected]

05/14/2026

On April 29, more than 2,000 California REALTORS® gathered at the State Capitol for the 2026 session.

The theme this year said it plain:
Homeownership Matters.

A snapshot of what was on the agenda:
🏛️ Condo financing rules, and how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac restrictions are affecting 700+ California developments.
🏠 New-construction deposit forfeiture rules and what they mean for buyers entering pre-sale contracts.
📋 The California Middle-Class Homeownership Act of 2026, a proposed November ballot initiative built around $25 billion in revenue bonds paid back through future home sales.
💰 California Dream for All, the state down payment assistance program. Nearly 4,000 California families have bought a home through it since 2023.

It was a full day of policy briefings, an economist panel, and meetings with state legislators alongside the Bay East AOR Region 6 delegation. Civic advocacy doesn't trend, but it's where a lot of the rules that shape every Bay Area real estate transaction actually get written.

If you want the deeper breakdown of what each item means for a Bay Area buyer or seller, the full recap is up on the blog:

👉 HarvRealtor.net/CAR2026