San Jose Market Update
San Jose favors sellers, but smart buyers can still win. Here's the picture:
- Homes go pending in about 12 days, so move quickly or you'll miss out
- Selling 4% above asking. Budget above list price to compete
- Monthly payment: $6,634 (20% down), well below the Bay Area average
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What Clients Say
“Working with Mel was the best decision I made in my home-buying journey. She was incredibly patient, taking the time to explain every detail of the process to me.”
“I work in commercial real estate with many different agents and I can proudly say that Mel is above the rest.”
“Mel did an incredible job helping me find and purchase my first home! She was very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.”
“Working with Mel was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were immediately impressed by her active listening and her ability to translate our needs.”
“Mel did an amazing job helping us buy our first home. When we first met her, we had done literally zero of the steps needed to buy a house, and 28 days later we closed.”

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