10/23/2026
2 home-buying myths a lot of Bay Area buyers get wrong 👇
❌ “You need 20% down.”
✅ You can buy with 3.5%, 5%, 10% or 15% down. Below 20% you’ll usually pay PMI for a while, but it’s still an option.
❌ “Homes just sit and nobody pays over asking.”
✅ Last quarter, Santa Clara County houses sold for about 104% of the asking price, in about 21 days on average.
Which one surprised you? Comment PLAN and I’ll send you my Bay Area buyer game plan.
Jayashree Mishra · Compass · DRE 01505298