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Happy New Year, Willow Glen! 🥂 We are officially closing the book on 2025, and the final numbers tell a fascinating story. If you felt like the market took a slight breath at the end of the year, you weren’t imagining it.
🏡 Median Sales Price: ~$1.8M (Down slightly ~7.1% year-over-year — buyers, this is your window!)
⏱ Speed of Sale: 21 Days on Market (Up from 16 days last year. The frenzy has cooled, giving you a week+ more to decide)
📉 Inventory Check: Still tight, but recovering. (San Jose inventory is up ~30% compared to last year’s lows)
🔮 The 2026 Forecast: Experts are predicting a “steady” year ahead. We aren’t expecting a rocket ship 🚀 or a crash 📉—we are looking at modest growth (~2-4%) and stabilizing rates.
The Takeaway:
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Buyers: You have leverage we haven’t seen in years. Use those extra days on market to negotiate.
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Sellers: It is still a seller’s market, but “aspirational pricing” is out. Strategic pricing is the only way to win in 2026.
Curious how your specific street compares to these averages? Contact me directly and let’s chat!
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About the Author – Michelle Elliott
With over 20 years of experience navigating the fast-paced Silicon Valley market, I provide a strategic, results-driven approach to residential real estate. My career is built on a foundation of deep local expertise and a relentless commitment to my clients’ success, resulting in over $235 million in lifetime sales volume and a consistent ranking in the top 3% of agents in Santa Clara County and top 2% at Coldwell Banker. My expertise has been featured on KTVU Fox 2, Real Producers and the Willow Glen Resident.
A Hyper-Local Expert with Global Reach
I specialize in San Jose, in the neighborhoods of Willow Glen (95125) and Downtown San Jose/Japantown (95112) markets. As a certified Luxury Property Specialist with Coldwell Banker Realty, I combine high-end marketing strategies with granular neighborhood knowledge to help my clients achieve premium results.
The “Tiger” at the Negotiating Table
My clients have characterized me as a “tiger” at the negotiating table who remains “sweet and patient” with my clients throughout the process. I pride myself on being a fierce advocate for my buyers and sellers, ensuring the best possible terms in every transaction, and I strive to be the best Realtor in 95125! This balance, drive, and tenacity have earned me consistent 5-star ratings across Google, Zillow, Realtor.com, and Yelp.
Contact Michelle
Michelle Elliott
408-839-7915
1712 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA
Michelle@michelleelliottrealtor.com
DRE 01777533
