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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
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: Realtor® Pat Kapowich
Realtor Pat Kapowich isn't just any agent; he's a Certified Trust and Probate Specialist, a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, and has been a staunch advocate for consumer protection throughout his career.
Rooted in the vibrant heart of Silicon Valley, Pat operates out of his hometown, Sunnyvale, California. Reach out to his office at 408-245-7700 or drop him an email at Pat@SiliconValleyBroker.com. License: Broker# 00979413.
For up-to-the-minute housing market data tailored to your locality, access Pat's website for complimentary, real-time pricing and trend insights: https://www.siliconvalleybroker.com/market