By Josh Lee | San Mateo Realtor | Real Estate Strategist DRE #02163289 | Helping buyers win the right home, not just any home, in competitive markets. As we step into 2026, the San Mateo County real estate market continues to showcase dynamic trends and emerging opportunities for homebuyers and investors alike. Let’s take a look at the key statistics and shifts in the market, and what it means for you. Key Market Insights for January 2026 Single-Family Homes: 372 single-famil

By Josh Lee | San Mateo Realtor | Real Estate Strategist DRE #02163289 | Helping buyers win the right home, not just any home, in competitive markets List price is just a starting point. Here’s what local buyers need to know. In San Mateo County, homes still sell in a competitive environment, with many desirable properties closing at or above asking price while others sell closer to or below list depending on condition, pricing, and timing. That’s why knowing what to offer is

By Josh Lee | San Mateo Realtor | Real Estate Strategist Helping buyers discover neighborhoods that balance lifestyle, value, and growth potential. If you’re exploring San Mateo County right now, you might be looking for areas where you can get more space, better community amenities, and still see your investment grow over time. In San Mateo County, up-and-coming doesn’t usually mean “cheap.” It means neighborhoods where prices are still below the top-tier areas but demand, i

By Josh Lee | San Mateo Realtor | Real Estate Strategist Helping buyers make smart, realistic moves in San Mateo County’s competitive market If you’re shopping with a $1.5M budget in San Mateo County , you might be wondering: “Is that a lot here… or just entry level?” In a county where median listing prices often land between roughly the mid–$1M and low–$2M range, $1.5M sits near the lower-to-middle range for single-family homes and comfortably in range for many townhomes and

By Josh Lee | San Mateo Realtor | Real Estate Strategist DRE #02163289 | Helping families balance schools, lifestyle, and long-term home value in San Mateo County If you’re buying a home in San Mateo County, school districts are probably at the top of your list even if you don’t have kids yet. School quality can shape daily life  and long-term home value , and in a high-demand area like the Peninsula, the difference between districts can translate into meaningful price gaps.