Deborah Zacharatos Reeg - Realtor

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

When it comes to prices, where you are matters more than ever right now, and a local real estate agent is the best person to help you make sense of it.

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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off.

Today’s buyers are putting less money down. And that’s reassuring if you’ve been feeling priced out of the market lately.

The typical buyer put down about $23,400 in early 2026 – that's a 19% year-over-year dip, and the lowest down payments have been since 2021. How’s that possible?

A more balanced market and more moderate home prices are easing the pressure to put a big sum down. Plus, more buyers are opting for loans that require little or no down payments, like FHA and VA loans.

That combination is helping more people stop waiting and start buying.

So, if saving’s been the holdup, it’s time to explore your options.



🌟 Navigate the Bay Area market with ease—buy or sell with confidence! 🌉

Text me at 925-250-5856 for questions today 🚀