Bay Area Real Estate Blog Series
Check out the latest real estate articles, research and helpful information to help you navigate the five markets that stretch down the San Francisco Bay Area corridor.
The Best School Districts on the Peninsula in 2026: SF to Palo Alto Ranked
The Best School Districts on the Peninsula in 2026: SF to Palo Alto Ranked
09/8/26
Which Peninsula school district is actually right for your family? A break down of Palo Alto Unified, Menlo Park, Hillsborough, Burlingame, San Carlos, San Mateo, and Redwood City school districts using Niche and GreatSchools data.
Why Home Buyers and Sellers Choose Jacklyn O’Connor Friedland
Why Home Buyers and Sellers Choose Jacklyn O’Connor Friedland
09/4/26
20+ years, 62+ verified reviews, RealTrends recognition five years running. Why Bay Area buyers and sellers choose Jacklyn O'Connor Friedland, Compass.
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update: 2026 Mid Year Report
Bay Area Real Estate Market Update: 2026 Mid Year Report
09/4/26
SF surges, Peninsula holds steady, San Jose stabilizes. Jacklyn O'Connor Friedland's zone-by-zone Bay Area market update for mid-2026.
Woodside and the Mid Peninsula Estate Market
Woodside and the Mid Peninsula Estate Market
09/3/26
Thinking about Woodside? Jacklyn O'Connor Friedland breaks down what buyers actually need to know: home prices, acreage, equestrian character, Stanford and Sand Hill Road proximity, wildfire considerations, and school assignment.
San Jose vs. the Peninsula
San Jose vs. the Peninsula
08/27/26
Which Bay Area market is right for you? A 2026 comparison of home prices, schools, commute, and lifestyle between San Jose and Burlingame-benchmark Peninsula cities.
Best Neighborhoods in San Jose to Buy a Home in 2026
Best Neighborhoods in San Jose to Buy a Home in 2026
08/27/26
Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, or Evergreen? A 2026 comparison of San Jose's three most-searched neighborhoods, covering home prices, schools, and lifestyle
Close to Campus or More House: A South Bay Tech Employee's Neighborhood Guide
Close to Campus or More House: A South Bay Tech Employee's Neighborhood Guide
08/26/26
Cupertino, Sunnyvale, or Santa Clara? A 2026 guide for South Bay tech employees, comparing home prices, commute times, and school tradeoffs across Silicon Valley.
Mountain View, Sunnyvale, or Palo Alto? A Neighborhood Guide for Bay Area Tech Employees
Mountain View, Sunnyvale, or Palo Alto? A Neighborhood Guide for Bay Area Tech Employees
08/25/26
A 2026 guide for Bay Area tech employees, using Google's footprint as a working example, comparing home prices, commute times, and school tradeoffs across the South Bay
More Than Downsizing: Who's Really Buying San Mateo's Luxury Condos
More Than Downsizing: Who's Really Buying San Mateo's Luxury Condos
08/24/26
A 2026 guide to San Mateo luxury condo living. A break down on who's buying $2M+ condos on the Peninsula, and why.
