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Housing Market Savvy
Housing Market Savvy with Pat Kapowich: Real Data. Real Experience. Real Market Intelligence.
Navigate the Bay Area real estate market with veteran Realtor® Pat Kapowich, the "Market Wise" columnist for the Mercury News and Bay Area News Group. Since 1988, Pat has guided hundreds of clients through every type of market cycle across five counties in the San Francisco Bay Area—from the savings and loan crisis, the dot-com boom and bust, to the 2008 housing crash and the pandemic surge.
As a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) and Certified Trust and Probate Specialist (CTPS), along with holding additional designations such as CRS, ABR, GRI, and SRES, Pat translates complex market trends into actionable insights for homebuyers, sellers, and property owners. Pat is your trusted source for housing intelligence, based in his hometown in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Pat Kapowich | Kapowich Real Estate Market Intelligence | SiliconValleyBroker.com | CalDRE Broker #00979413
Housing Market Savvy
California Housing Affordability: What Q2 2025 Data Means for You
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In this episode of Housing Market Savvy, Realtor Pat Kapowich breaks down the latest housing affordability report from the California Association of Realtors, released August 12, 2025. With only 15% of California households able to afford a median-priced single-family home, Pat explores what this means for buyers, sellers, and the broader market.
Tune in as Pat explains:
- Why affordability dipped from the previous quarter but improved year-over-year
- How elevated interest rates and rising home prices are shaping buyer behavior
- Which counties are the most and least affordable in California
- What condo and townhome buyers need to know
- How California compares to national affordability trends
Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or just housing-curious, Pat delivers insights in his signature clear, consumer-friendly style. Don’t miss this essential update on California’s housing landscape!
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Host Pat Kapowich is a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager and career-long consumer protection advocate.
Santa Clara County Association of Realtors 'President's Choice Award' "For demonstrating principles of good real estate practice; promoting and protecting home ownership and property rights; and distinguished service to members and the community."
Industry Designations Earned
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
- Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
- Certified Trust & Probate Specialist (CTPS)
Since 1988, regardless of market cycles, Pat maintains a median of 9 days on market for single-family homes and 8 days for condos/townhomes.
Media & Publishing
Covered by or written for: The Wall Street Journal, San Jose Business Journal, San Jose Mercury News, East Bay Times, Broker/Agent Magazine, Bay Area News Group, and California Association of Realtors Magazine.
Pat is a lifelong resident of Silicon Valley, California. Office: 408-245-7700 | Email: Pat@SiliconValleyBroker.com | License: Broker# 00979413
Real-time market data: https://www.siliconvalleybroker.com/market