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East Bay Community Events + Market News - October Edition from Jill Balazs Real Estate

 
Jill Balazs Real Estate
 
 
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The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing, and fall fun is officially here in the Bay! From pumpkin patches and Oktoberfests to spooky Halloween events, there is so much to enjoy this season.

 

And if you have been thinking about checking out the housing market, now is a great time. Rates came down a bit last month, and there is hope we will see another Fed cut or two before the end of the year.

 

Here's to a fun, festive October and maybe finding your next dream home along the way!

 
 

 COMMUNITY EVENTS  

Rheem Valley Manor Halloween decorating contest flyer; entries due October 28th by email.
Percent sign over a rising line graph

 What's the Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast for October 2025?

 
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MARKET STATS

Moraga market comparison for August and September 2025, including listings, sales, prices, and days on market.
Orinda market infographic comparing active listings, sold homes, median prices, and days on market for August and September 2025.
Lafayette market infographic: listings rose to 37, median price to $1.86 million, and days on market fell to 8.
Walnut Creek August–September 2025 market comparison showing listings, sales, median price, and days on market.
 
Pleasant Hill market infographic comparing active listings, sold homes, median sold price, and days on market in August and September 2025.
Danville market infographic comparing August and September 2025 listings, sales, median price, and days on market.
 
 

MORTGAGE CHART

Mortgage rate chart with current rates, recent changes, and 52-week ranges for six loan types.

Data Source: Mortgage News Daily

 
 
 
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Jill Balazs

MBA, Associate Broker

Dudum Real Estate Group

999 Oak Hill Road

Lafayette, CA 94549

(925) 804-0200 | [email protected]

DRE # 02038791 | DRE #01882902

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