Sonoma County entered early summer with steady transaction activity and a modest increase in available inventory. From May to June, active listings rose from 1,286 to 1,334, while pending sales increased from 356 to 375 and closed sales moved from 348 to 362. Days on market edged down from 44 to 42, suggesting that demand continued to absorb well-positioned homes even as buyers gained slightly more choice.
Pricing was comparatively stable at the county level. The median sales price eased from $885,000 to $877,000, while the median listing price declined from $1 million to $925,000. Taken together, the data points to an active but price-conscious market: buyers are participating, yet sellers still need to align pricing and presentation with current conditions rather than relying on broader seasonal momentum.
Real estate markets are shaped by more than headlines. Local inventory patterns, micro-neighborhood dynamics, buyer psychology, and timing all matter—and they vary meaningfully from town to town and coast to inland.
This page is where I share my market perspective for Sonoma County, Marin County, and the Mendocino Coast, informed by on-the-ground experience, current data, and the real conversations I’m having with buyers and sellers every day. My goal is simple: to help you understand what’s actually happening, so you can make decisions with clarity and confidence.
I believe good market guidance balances data with context. I track pricing trends, days on market, inventory levels, and interest-rate impacts closely—but I also pay attention to how homes are being prepared, how buyers are responding emotionally, and which strategies are working right now.
Each of these areas behaves differently, and broad “Bay Area” narratives often miss the nuance that matters most at the local level.
As a Compass REALTOR®, I regularly reference Compass Research and proprietary market reports as part of my analysis. These resources provide valuable macro-level context, which I then interpret through a local, client-specific lens.
You can view Compass market research and outlooks here:
Compass Intelligence: 2026 Real Estate Market Outlook
I also incorporate MLS data, local sales trends, and firsthand transaction experience when advising clients.
Markets evolve. The insights shared here reflect current conditions and are updated as trends shift. If you’re planning a move—now or in the future—I’m always happy to talk through what the market looks like specifically for you.
While my practice is rooted in Sonoma County, I also represent buyers and sellers in Marin County and along the Mendocino Coast, bringing the same thoughtful strategy and client-first approach to each market.
If you’d like a tailored perspective on your neighborhood, property type, or buying timeline, I’m glad to be a resource.
