Spillover, Exurban Growth, Transit Risk, and Selective Resale Cooling
High Bay Area costs continue pushing households inland and northward, but commute, insurance, infrastructure, and property-specific costs limit affordability gains. South Bay and limited Sunnyvale reporting suggest rate-sensitive softening, while selective Berkeley and San Francisco competition indicates localized buyer leverage rather than a regional collapse.
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Updated Oct 12, 2026