Steve Mun
@stevemun.bsky.social
Silicon Valley resident and #Realtor. Husband, dad and dog lover.
I post data and otherwise useful information to help you understand about the real estate space.
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I post data and otherwise useful information to help you understand about the real estate space.
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Tokyo Central opened in Emeryville and 15,000 people showed up in two days. That’s not random. Grocery stores like this follow demand and future growth long before housing stats catch up. Curious how you see mega Asian markets shaping the Bay Area?
#BayArea #RealEstate #UrbanTrends
#BayArea #RealEstate #UrbanTrends
February 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Tokyo Central opened in Emeryville and 15,000 people showed up in two days. That’s not random. Grocery stores like this follow demand and future growth long before housing stats catch up. Curious how you see mega Asian markets shaping the Bay Area?
#BayArea #RealEstate #UrbanTrends
#BayArea #RealEstate #UrbanTrends
What if your driveway made money on Sundays?
Near Levi’s Stadium, some Santa Clara homeowners rent driveway parking on game days. Loud, crowded, but surprisingly smart.
Location doesn’t just affect home values. It affects income too.
#SanJose #BayArea #RealEstate #LocalLife
Location doesn’t just affect home values. It affects income too.
#SanJose #BayArea #RealEstate #LocalLife
February 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM
What if your driveway made money on Sundays?
Near Levi’s Stadium, some Santa Clara homeowners rent driveway parking on game days. Loud, crowded, but surprisingly smart.
Location doesn’t just affect home values. It affects income too.
#SanJose #BayArea #RealEstate #LocalLife
Location doesn’t just affect home values. It affects income too.
#SanJose #BayArea #RealEstate #LocalLife
San Jose sits near three major fault lines, and thousands of older apartments may not survive the next big quake. The city just launched a pilot program to help retrofit “soft story” buildings. Quiet policy, big housing impact.
#SanJose #Housing #EarthquakeSafety #LocalNews
#SanJose #Housing #EarthquakeSafety #LocalNews
January 30, 2026 at 10:33 PM
San Jose sits near three major fault lines, and thousands of older apartments may not survive the next big quake. The city just launched a pilot program to help retrofit “soft story” buildings. Quiet policy, big housing impact.
#SanJose #Housing #EarthquakeSafety #LocalNews
#SanJose #Housing #EarthquakeSafety #LocalNews
Only in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto house promised Ivy League vibes, got roasted online, and still sold $700K over asking. Low inventory. Smart pricing. Serious demand. That’s Bay Area real estate in one story.
#PaloAlto #BayAreaRealEstate #HousingMarket
A Palo Alto house promised Ivy League vibes, got roasted online, and still sold $700K over asking. Low inventory. Smart pricing. Serious demand. That’s Bay Area real estate in one story.
#PaloAlto #BayAreaRealEstate #HousingMarket
January 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Only in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto house promised Ivy League vibes, got roasted online, and still sold $700K over asking. Low inventory. Smart pricing. Serious demand. That’s Bay Area real estate in one story.
#PaloAlto #BayAreaRealEstate #HousingMarket
A Palo Alto house promised Ivy League vibes, got roasted online, and still sold $700K over asking. Low inventory. Smart pricing. Serious demand. That’s Bay Area real estate in one story.
#PaloAlto #BayAreaRealEstate #HousingMarket
California farmers aren’t planting crops on some land anymore. There’s no water.
So now, 136,000 acres may become solar fields instead, helping power one-sixth of the state and fueling jobs, housing, and growth near places like San Jose.
#California #CleanEnergy #Solar #Housing
#California #CleanEnergy #Solar #Housing
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM
California farmers aren’t planting crops on some land anymore. There’s no water.
So now, 136,000 acres may become solar fields instead, helping power one-sixth of the state and fueling jobs, housing, and growth near places like San Jose.
#California #CleanEnergy #Solar #Housing
#California #CleanEnergy #Solar #Housing
Super Bowl week near Levi’s Stadium is wild. Hotels are booked, Airbnbs are limited, so elite visitors are renting empty mansions in San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos. Some are paying up to $500K. Big events flip real estate overnight.
#SanJose #SuperBowl60 #RealEstate #BayArea
#SanJose #SuperBowl60 #RealEstate #BayArea
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Super Bowl week near Levi’s Stadium is wild. Hotels are booked, Airbnbs are limited, so elite visitors are renting empty mansions in San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos. Some are paying up to $500K. Big events flip real estate overnight.
#SanJose #SuperBowl60 #RealEstate #BayArea
#SanJose #SuperBowl60 #RealEstate #BayArea
Get California to invest in your first home. Up to %150K. Program is called California Dream For All.
Learn more in this article.
open.substack.com/pub/siliconv...
#dreamforall #calhfa
Learn more in this article.
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#dreamforall #calhfa
Fixing the San Jose "Down Payment" Barrier: The 2026 Dream For All Update
California will invest in your home
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Get California to invest in your first home. Up to %150K. Program is called California Dream For All.
Learn more in this article.
open.substack.com/pub/siliconv...
#dreamforall #calhfa
Learn more in this article.
open.substack.com/pub/siliconv...
#dreamforall #calhfa
A private landowner blocked access to Thornton State Beach near Daly City. No permits, just a fence and a threatening sign. Pair that with Fremont’s blocked parking near open land, and it feels like a trend. This is how public access disappears quietly.
#BayArea #PublicAccess
#BayArea #PublicAccess
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A private landowner blocked access to Thornton State Beach near Daly City. No permits, just a fence and a threatening sign. Pair that with Fremont’s blocked parking near open land, and it feels like a trend. This is how public access disappears quietly.
#BayArea #PublicAccess
#BayArea #PublicAccess
That 20% down payment is what stops most people from buying in California.
But the Dream For All program is coming back in early 2026, offering up to $150K in assistance, with changes that could make more people eligible.
#CaliforniaHousing #DreamForAll #HomeBuying
But the Dream For All program is coming back in early 2026, offering up to $150K in assistance, with changes that could make more people eligible.
#CaliforniaHousing #DreamForAll #HomeBuying
January 26, 2026 at 10:49 PM
That 20% down payment is what stops most people from buying in California.
But the Dream For All program is coming back in early 2026, offering up to $150K in assistance, with changes that could make more people eligible.
#CaliforniaHousing #DreamForAll #HomeBuying
But the Dream For All program is coming back in early 2026, offering up to $150K in assistance, with changes that could make more people eligible.
#CaliforniaHousing #DreamForAll #HomeBuying
City Growth
VTA isn’t just running trains anymore. They’re building housing next to stations across San Jose to create steady revenue and built-in ridership. Transit land tells you where future growth is headed.
#SanJose #Housing #VTA #CityGrowth
VTA isn’t just running trains anymore. They’re building housing next to stations across San Jose to create steady revenue and built-in ridership. Transit land tells you where future growth is headed.
#SanJose #Housing #VTA #CityGrowth
January 25, 2026 at 7:40 PM
City Growth
VTA isn’t just running trains anymore. They’re building housing next to stations across San Jose to create steady revenue and built-in ridership. Transit land tells you where future growth is headed.
#SanJose #Housing #VTA #CityGrowth
VTA isn’t just running trains anymore. They’re building housing next to stations across San Jose to create steady revenue and built-in ridership. Transit land tells you where future growth is headed.
#SanJose #Housing #VTA #CityGrowth
Just Listed
Live an uncompromised lifestyle in this penthouse.
Message me for more info
650-605-3188
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Live an uncompromised lifestyle in this penthouse.
Message me for more info
650-605-3188
[email protected]
January 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Just Listed
Live an uncompromised lifestyle in this penthouse.
Message me for more info
650-605-3188
[email protected]
Live an uncompromised lifestyle in this penthouse.
Message me for more info
650-605-3188
[email protected]
California’s Dream For All program is reopening for first-generation homebuyers. It can cover up to 20 percent down, up to $150K. In markets like San Jose, that can change everything. Applications open Feb 24 and spots are limited.
#SanJoseRealEstate #DreamForAll #FirstGenBuyer
#SanJoseRealEstate #DreamForAll #FirstGenBuyer
January 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM
California’s Dream For All program is reopening for first-generation homebuyers. It can cover up to 20 percent down, up to $150K. In markets like San Jose, that can change everything. Applications open Feb 24 and spots are limited.
#SanJoseRealEstate #DreamForAll #FirstGenBuyer
#SanJoseRealEstate #DreamForAll #FirstGenBuyer
Fremont is getting the most ambitious H Mart in the U.S. A former Kohl’s at Pacific Commons is turning into a two-story flagship with groceries plus a food hall and dining upstairs. This kind of project changes lifestyle and long-term demand.
#FremontCA #BayArea #RealEstate
#FremontCA #BayArea #RealEstate
January 22, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Fremont is getting the most ambitious H Mart in the U.S. A former Kohl’s at Pacific Commons is turning into a two-story flagship with groceries plus a food hall and dining upstairs. This kind of project changes lifestyle and long-term demand.
#FremontCA #BayArea #RealEstate
#FremontCA #BayArea #RealEstate
Same Power. Very Different Bills.
Same electricity. One city pays 18¢ per kWh. The other pays nearly 50¢.
#BayArea #SanJose #SantaClara #CostOfLiving
Same electricity. One city pays 18¢ per kWh. The other pays nearly 50¢.
#BayArea #SanJose #SantaClara #CostOfLiving
January 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Same Power. Very Different Bills.
Same electricity. One city pays 18¢ per kWh. The other pays nearly 50¢.
#BayArea #SanJose #SantaClara #CostOfLiving
Same electricity. One city pays 18¢ per kWh. The other pays nearly 50¢.
#BayArea #SanJose #SantaClara #CostOfLiving
San Jose just ranked top five on Zillow’s hottest housing markets lfor 2026. Sounds great, until you see the fine print. High prices, fewer homes, slow growth. Hot doesn’t mean easy, especially for buyers. Curious how others feel about this market. #SanJose #HousingMarket #BayAreaHomes
January 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
San Jose just ranked top five on Zillow’s hottest housing markets lfor 2026. Sounds great, until you see the fine print. High prices, fewer homes, slow growth. Hot doesn’t mean easy, especially for buyers. Curious how others feel about this market. #SanJose #HousingMarket #BayAreaHomes
Just a 1% drop in mortgage rates can save you $330+ per month on a $400k loan — almost $120k over 30 years. Now imagine the impact on a San Jose home. If last year didn’t work, 2026 could be your year.
#rates #siliconvalley
#rates #siliconvalley
January 15, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Just a 1% drop in mortgage rates can save you $330+ per month on a $400k loan — almost $120k over 30 years. Now imagine the impact on a San Jose home. If last year didn’t work, 2026 could be your year.
#rates #siliconvalley
#rates #siliconvalley
Zillow said these two San Jose homes were worth the same.
One sold for $905K. Another nearby sold for $830K. Same size. Different value.
Ceiling height, views, upgrades, and land are things algorithms can’t see. Price per sq ft is a starting point, not the answer.
#SanJoseRealEstate #homevalue
One sold for $905K. Another nearby sold for $830K. Same size. Different value.
Ceiling height, views, upgrades, and land are things algorithms can’t see. Price per sq ft is a starting point, not the answer.
#SanJoseRealEstate #homevalue
January 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Zillow said these two San Jose homes were worth the same.
One sold for $905K. Another nearby sold for $830K. Same size. Different value.
Ceiling height, views, upgrades, and land are things algorithms can’t see. Price per sq ft is a starting point, not the answer.
#SanJoseRealEstate #homevalue
One sold for $905K. Another nearby sold for $830K. Same size. Different value.
Ceiling height, views, upgrades, and land are things algorithms can’t see. Price per sq ft is a starting point, not the answer.
#SanJoseRealEstate #homevalue
SF loses a 100-year icon! Alioto’s neon fish sign and letters are down as the Wharf prepares a new public plaza with picnic tables, a cafe, and lagoon views. Crab season is on, local restaurants stay open, and the Wharf is evolving. Nostalgia meets progress!
#SanFrancisco #AliotosSF #Fis
#SanFrancisco #AliotosSF #Fis
January 11, 2026 at 8:43 PM
SF loses a 100-year icon! Alioto’s neon fish sign and letters are down as the Wharf prepares a new public plaza with picnic tables, a cafe, and lagoon views. Crab season is on, local restaurants stay open, and the Wharf is evolving. Nostalgia meets progress!
#SanFrancisco #AliotosSF #Fis
#SanFrancisco #AliotosSF #Fis
AI is exploding in California, but Bay Area tech jobs are shrinking.
That’s new.
The state is leaning on tax revenue from AI stock wealth, not job growth. For San Jose, where tech jobs have always fueled housing demand, this shift matters more than people realize.
#SanJose #BayArea
The state is leaning on tax revenue from AI stock wealth, not job growth. For San Jose, where tech jobs have always fueled housing demand, this shift matters more than people realize.
#SanJose #BayArea
January 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Wild fact. Your parents’ first home would be illegal to build in many Bay Area cities today. Zoning and parking rules pushed builders bigger and pricier. That’s why San Jose first-time buyers feel stuck. It’s not demand. It’s supply.
#BayAreaHousing #SanJose #StarterHomes
#BayAreaHousing #SanJose #StarterHomes
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Wild fact. Your parents’ first home would be illegal to build in many Bay Area cities today. Zoning and parking rules pushed builders bigger and pricier. That’s why San Jose first-time buyers feel stuck. It’s not demand. It’s supply.
#BayAreaHousing #SanJose #StarterHomes
#BayAreaHousing #SanJose #StarterHomes
California homeowners, this could save you thousands! 🏡
New state grants may cover fire-safe roofs and Zone Zero around homes in wildfire risk areas, including the San Jose metro. Low- and middle-income homeowners, even FAIR Plan holders, may qualify.
Apps expected March.
#SanJoseHome
New state grants may cover fire-safe roofs and Zone Zero around homes in wildfire risk areas, including the San Jose metro. Low- and middle-income homeowners, even FAIR Plan holders, may qualify.
Apps expected March.
#SanJoseHome
January 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM
California homeowners, this could save you thousands! 🏡
New state grants may cover fire-safe roofs and Zone Zero around homes in wildfire risk areas, including the San Jose metro. Low- and middle-income homeowners, even FAIR Plan holders, may qualify.
Apps expected March.
#SanJoseHome
New state grants may cover fire-safe roofs and Zone Zero around homes in wildfire risk areas, including the San Jose metro. Low- and middle-income homeowners, even FAIR Plan holders, may qualify.
Apps expected March.
#SanJoseHome
Snap shots of San Francisco 100 years ago. #Sanfrancisco
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Snap shots of San Francisco 100 years ago. #Sanfrancisco
January 2, 2026 at 9:05 PM
What if the housing crisis isn’t about just building more?
There are 54M empty bedrooms in occupied US homes, mostly seniors aging alone.
Gen Z renters are starting to move in.
As a San Jose Realtor, I think this idea deserves more attention.
#HousingCrisis #SanJose #AffordableHousing
#HousingCrisis #SanJose #AffordableHousing
January 2, 2026 at 8:04 PM
What if the housing crisis isn’t about just building more?
There are 54M empty bedrooms in occupied US homes, mostly seniors aging alone.
Gen Z renters are starting to move in.
As a San Jose Realtor, I think this idea deserves more attention.
#HousingCrisis #SanJose #AffordableHousing
#HousingCrisis #SanJose #AffordableHousing
California quietly changed daily life on January 1.
$35 insulin cap.
$18.45 minimum wage in San Jose.
New rules on law enforcement masks.
Not dramatic overnight. But over time, this shapes affordability and whether people feel secure staying in the Bay Area.
#California #SanJose #BayArea #
Not dramatic overnight. But over time, this shapes affordability and whether people feel secure staying in the Bay Area.
#California #SanJose #BayArea #
January 1, 2026 at 9:33 PM
California quietly changed daily life on January 1.
$35 insulin cap.
$18.45 minimum wage in San Jose.
New rules on law enforcement masks.
Not dramatic overnight. But over time, this shapes affordability and whether people feel secure staying in the Bay Area.
#California #SanJose #BayArea #
Not dramatic overnight. But over time, this shapes affordability and whether people feel secure staying in the Bay Area.
#California #SanJose #BayArea #