06/15/2026
☀️🏡 **Summer Is Here... Is a New Home in Your Future?** 🏡☀️
Longer days, backyard BBQs, pool parties, and warm summer nights, it’s also one of the busiest seasons for real estate!
Here’s what’s happening in the Contra Costa County market right now:
🌞 **Interest rates are currently averaging in the mid-to-upper 6% range**, depending on loan type, credit score, and down payment.
🌞 **More homes are hitting the market**, giving buyers more choices than we’ve seen in recent years.
🌞 **Many sellers are offering concessions**, including closing cost assistance and rate buydowns to help buyers lower their monthly payments.
🌞 **Home values remain strong**, and many homeowners have built significant equity over the last several years.
🌞 **Buyers are finding more opportunities to negotiate**, while sellers are still benefiting from limited inventory compared to pre-pandemic levels.
💡 A common misconception is that you should wait for rates to drop. The reality? When rates fall, more buyers typically jump into the market, creating more competition. Many buyers are choosing to purchase now and refinance later if rates improve.
Whether you’re dreaming of a bigger backyard, a pool for the kids, room for your toys, or simply a change of scenery, summer can be the perfect time to start exploring your options.
🍉🌴 Thinking about buying or selling this summer? Let’s chat about your goals and put together a plan that works for you!
📩 Message me anytime for a free home value estimate or buyer consultation.
**Teri DeCarlo-Yawornisky**
🏡 Snyder Real Estate Group
DRE #02154551
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Photo Pictured is listed by Debbi Snyder - 2271 Yale St Martinez. List price $875,000