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Chuck Gillooley Real Estate

I am the CEO and founder of Ektra Real Estate, a Realtor serving the Mid-Peninsula, and the author of the popular White Oaks Blog.

05/13/2026

Despite all of the headwinds facing our economy right now, including increased fuel prices, inflation concerns, and ongoing global conflicts, the San Carlos real estate market has remained surprisingly strong.

All four homes that closed escrow last week fetched six figure premiums over their respective asking prices, and none of them lasted more than two weeks on the market.
A big reason demand and prices continue to remain high is simply due to the lack of inventory.

Only three new single family homes hit the market last week, while seven homes went under contract. That leaves just 19 single family homes currently for sale heading into this week, right in the middle of what is typically considered the peak of the spring real estate market.

By comparison, Belmont, a city with fewer people and fewer homes than San Carlos, currently has 27 single family homes for sale. It is not often that we see that inversion of inventory, but it is happening right now.

And in case you were wondering, neighboring Redwood City currently has 67 single family homes for sale. That is more expected given that Redwood City is roughly three times the size and population of San Carlos.

If you want a closer look at the data, the full post is up on The White Oaks Blog:
https://www.whiteoaksblog.com/2026/05/11/san-carlos-real-estate-05-11-2026/

05/06/2026

Just like the week prior, the San Carlos real estate market remained remarkably balanced from a transaction standpoint.

Last week’s numbers were nearly identical: seven new listings came to market, seven homes went under contract, and inventory held steady at 22 homes for sale.

If you dig a little deeper into the data, the spread in home prices across San Carlos continues to widen. At the lower end of the market, a single-family home in the Clearfield Park neighborhood was listed for just under $1.1M, a price point that has become increasingly rare in San Carlos.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, three homes that changed hands last week sold for $4M or more, led by 207 Edgehill Drive at $6M. Not long ago, a sale at that level would have felt almost unimaginable in San Carlos, yet it continues to reinforce how much the upper end of the market has evolved.

In fact, San Carlos has already recorded 11 sales above $4,000,000 so far this year, compared to 15 total during all of 2025, and we’re not even halfway through 2026.

With continued strength in the stock market, aggressive corporate investment in AI talent, and inventory remaining constrained, momentum at the top end of the market remains significant.

If you want a closer look at the data, the full post is up on The White Oaks Blog (link in bio)

05/05/2026

Both San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties continue to see robust growth in the number of sales, as well as the average sales price for single-family homes.

The average price for a home in San Mateo County now stands at $2.862M, a record high. Santa Clara County is also sitting at record levels, with an average sales price of $2.473M.

Despite the worldwide geopolitical unrest and the constant shift in technology employment, each of the seven communities featured in this report maintained impressive growth in all of the key metrics that we track.

Here is a closer look at performance across individual markets on the Peninsula.

04/29/2026

The San Carlos market found a bit more balance last week.

Seven new listings came to market, and seven homes went into contract, keeping inventory unchanged at 22.

What stands out in the data is the speed of these transactions. Every home that went pending was on the market for two weeks or less.

That continues to reinforce a pattern we’re seeing this spring. When a home connects with buyers early, it moves quickly, often before a second open house weekend.

There are differing views on this. Some buyers miss out due to timing, while some sellers feel the window is short. On the other hand, early demand often brings the strongest offers, and extending into a second weekend can dilute momentum.

If you want a closer look, the full breakdown is up on the White Oaks Blog.
https://www.whiteoaksblog.com/2026/04/27/san-carlos-real-estate-04-27-26/

04/27/2026

Not every listing gets full exposure.

Some are kept within Private Listing Networks, where only a small group of agents ever sees them.

We take a different approach. From early exposure to priority placement, every step is designed to put your home in front of the largest audience possible.

Read the full post on the White Oaks Blog to see how it all works:

https://www.whiteoaksblog.com/2026/04/24/ektra-zillow-partnership/

04/24/2026

A full weekend of community in San Carlos.

“Life on Laurel” kicks off Friday with downtown games, music, and a great reason to spend the evening on Laurel Street. Then on Sunday, Burton Park hosts the SCEF Co****le Tournament supporting local schools.

If you’ve been thinking about getting out and enjoying San Carlos, don’t miss these events!

04/21/2026

San Carlos experienced a welcome surge in new listings last week.

All told, eight new single-family home listings debuted on the market, and an additional home came back for a second go. That elevated the inventory to 22 homes for sale, which certainly gives buyers a bit more to choose from.

But the composition of that inventory is what stands out. Seven of the 22 homes, roughly one-third, are listed under $2M, a price point that had become increasingly difficult to find in a market where the median sits closer to $2.5M.

While many of these homes may ultimately sell above list, it does create more entry points for buyers who have been waiting.

On the other end of the spectrum, four homes are listed at $4M+, including one just under $7M. If you’ve lived in San Carlos for any period of time, those numbers are hard to fathom.

Read the full post on the White Oaks Blog to see the numbers from last week’s market.
https://www.whiteoaksblog.com/2026/04/20/san-carlos-real-estate-04-20-26/

04/19/2026

It’s easy to assume there are more homes on the market than ever.

Between listing alerts, apps, and constant exposure online, it can feel like inventory is everywhere. But the data tells a very different story.

New listings in San Carlos have been trending down for decades, and that long-term decline is shaping how this market behaves today.

So why are fewer people selling? Here are the three biggest factors driving this decline.

04/18/2026

A few days surrounded by some of the most forward-thinking minds in real estate. 🏝️

SIDE x SIDE is always a great reminder of what happens when innovative strategies and real collaboration comes together in one place.

Grateful to be in the room, learning, sharing, and continuing to refine how we approach this business at the highest level.

04/14/2026

The data from the past 30 days of home sales in San Carlos continues to provide valuable insight into current market conditions.

Ten homes closed escrow last week. Six achieved premiums of at least $200,000, including four that exceeded $400,000 and one that reached $652,000 over asking.

Eight of those homes sold after just one open house weekend, with one selling before ever hitting the market.

This means that buyers who want to live in San Carlos need to pay very close attention to the day-to-day ebbs and flows of the local market.

Read the full post on the White Oaks Blog to see the numbers from last week’s market.

https://www.whiteoaksblog.com/2026/04/13/san-carlos-real-estate-04-13-26/

04/08/2026

Don’t forget! The second installment of your property taxes is due this Friday, April 10, by 5:00 pm.

To avoid the 10% late-payment penalty, make sure your payment is postmarked or submitted online by the deadline.

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