More Choices, More Sales: Lamorinda’s Spring Market Gains Momentum

My kids are long out of school, but something about this time of year still brings back that summer feeling. The morning roads get a little quieter. Kids are on bikes heading to the swim club. The weather turns perfect and everyone seems to exhale at the same time. It never gets old. The real estate market has its own version of that shift, and this year’s summer story is worth paying attention to. Read on for what May’s data is telling us, what’s happening around town, and some news from my corner of the market.

More Choices, More Sales: Lamorinda’s Spring Market Gains Momentum

The biggest story in May was inventory. New listings surged nearly 47% compared to the same time last year, bringing more homes to market across Orinda, Lafayette, and Moraga. And yet, buyers did not blink. Closed sales rose 6.3%, meaning demand kept pace with the new supply. That is not a softening market. That is a healthy one.

Median home prices came in just under $1.93 million, a modest 2.2% adjustment from a year ago that reflects normalization rather than retreat. Well-prepared, well-priced homes are still selling. The buyers are still here. Summer is not slowing them down.

For sellers, this is an encouraging picture. For buyers, more inventory means more options, but also more competition when the right home comes along. As always, local expertise matters more than the headline number.

Coming Soon: Two Lafayette Listings

I have two exceptional Lafayette properties coming to market, one in Saranap and one in Burton Valley. Details to follow soon. If you would like to be first to know, reach out directly.

Summer Around Lamorinda

This community knows how to do summer. A few things worth putting on your calendar:

Orinda Concerts in the Park — Every Thursday evening at Orinda Community Center Park, the summer series brings live music from 6 to 8pm, food trucks from the Taste of the World Market, movies under the stars, and performances by the Orinda Starlight Village Players. Free and open to everyone. The music lineup runs June 4 through October 1.

Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda — The former Bruns Amphitheater has been rebranded the Siesta Valley Bowl and is hosting a new summer concert series with more than a dozen acts from May through October, including nationally touring groups and Grammy winners. A beautiful setting in the East Bay Hills worth discovering or rediscovering. Tickets at SiestaValleyBowl.com.

Rock the Plaza, Lafayette — Free outdoor concerts on Friday evenings at the Lafayette Plaza, 6 to 8pm. Coming up: June 12 and June 26 featuring the Lamorinda Idol Finalists. Bring dinner and a blanket.

Lafayette Summer Music Workshop — Now in its 28th year, this program offers jazz master classes, combos, and improvisation workshops led by professional musicians, open to ages 11 through adult.

Moraga Recreation Summer Programs — Running June 8 through August 7 at Hacienda de las Flores and Moraga Commons Park. Arts, sports, science, cooking, and more for all ages. A Lamorinda summer staple.

My Buyer Needs

I am working with several motivated buyers right now. If you know anyone thinking about selling, I would love an introduction.

 Glorietta family on a long search for their perfect home | Up to $4,000,000
 Empty nesters looking for a walkable neighborhood and a fresh start | Up to $3,500,000
 Orinda couple ready to make a move | Up to $1,700,000
 Three-bedroom home in Orinda | Up to $1,500,000

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? LET’S TALK!

If you have any real estate questions or just want to catch up, I’d love to hear from you! Whether buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, I’m here to help.

I’d always love to hear from you!