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Los Altos Realtor Nicholas French Featured in The Real Deal’s National Market Report Nicholas French, a top-producing Los Altos real estate agent and one of the Bay Area’s most trusted listing experts, was recently featured in the May 2025 national print issue of The Real Deal, a leading source for real estate news and market analysis. In the article, Nick was asked...
Feeling Uneasy About the Market? You’re Not Alone. With stock market swings, ongoing tariff concerns, global instability, and recession headlines, it's natural to feel a little unsettled these days. Yet, beneath all the anxiety-provoking news, there's a powerful sense of resilience and optimism here in Silicon Valley. Innovation is flourishing, startups are booming, and despite the uncertainty, our...
2025 Silicon Valley Market Predictions 2025 will be a pivotal year in real estate. I’m sharing my predictions on what to expect including inflation, interest rate cuts, and why the Silicon Valley market continues to lead the way. It’s all about staying prepared and ready to act in a competitive market. ...
2024 Market Recap Reflecting on 2024, the real estate market demonstrated resilience amid economic fluctuations. Despite higher interest rates, a 10% price increase in the last quarter signaled renewed buyer urgency. As we move into 2025, understanding these trends is crucial for making informed real estate decisions.     For a comprehensive analysis, read the full...
Happy Holidays from the Frenches! It has been such an amazing year watching our family grow in so many ways! Our boys continue to be best friends and I love watching them develop as individuals with their unique personalities. Grayson aspires to be a hacker while honing his Minecraft skills and creating virtual communities to...
Real Estate: 2024 in Review/2025 in Focus - Trends and Predictions 2024 was a tale of two cities: navigating a tech recession with ongoing layoffs and fears of obsolescence in the evolving AI economy, juxtaposed against significant valuation growth in companies and asset classes.  Companies were thinning out from the glut of over-hiring during the pandemic and it was unclear when...
Get Ready for a Competitive Market in 2025 2025 Real Estate Alert: Get Ready for a Competitive Market! Silicon Valley Tech companies are hiring again, interest rates are trending lower, and confidence is back. But here’s the catch: inventory will still be tight. Buyers: Be prepared for fierce competition.Sellers: Now’s the time to start...
Post-Election Real Estate Prediction With President-elect Trump’s love for real estate, what could that mean for the market in 2025? Watch to hear my take. Hint: timing matters!
To Buy or Sell First: That Is the Question It’s often smarter to buy your new home before selling your current one, but it’s not always easy.  Here’s how to navigate this dilemma!
The Buyer's Dilemma - September 2024 Are you one of the many that are ready to upgrade your home for more square footage, a different neighborhood or just ready for a change, but have felt trapped in your home because of your 3% interest rate?  Over the past few years, I have spoken to many families...
Summer 2024 Market Update What does the summer have in store for real estate? Join me as I share what to expect. Hoping to buy or sell in Silicon Valley? Listen up! Transcript: Hi everyone, Nick here with your summer 2024 Silicon Valley real estate update! So far, home values have continued to rise. Despite...
So...I Will Win A Bet!   Victory is near! Can’t wait for my dinner at La Costanera! So, I'm going to win a bet. Back in November, I bet a client that the Fed would hold interest rates steady in 2024 with maybe one cut. He thought there'd be three or more changes. At...