Where Is All the Good Inventory?

Lamorinda Market Insights: February 2025

If you have been paying attention to the Lamorinda market lately, you already know the answer. Buyers are out there, ready and motivated, and the biggest challenge right now is simply finding the right home. I just came from a networking event with agents from across the area, and the story was the same everywhere: buyers are lined up, and good inventory is the missing piece. That is the defining theme of this spring market, and it makes February's numbers worth paying close attention to.

Market Trends: February 2025

February brought meaningful momentum across Orinda, Lafayette, and Moraga, with each community telling its own story.

New Listings: Inventory remains tight throughout Lamorinda. New listings declined 12 percent in Orinda and 18 percent in Lafayette, while Moraga held steady compared to last year. Less supply with steady demand is a combination that continues to favor well-prepared sellers.

Closed Sales: Despite limited inventory, buyers are acting. Closed sales increased 50 percent in Orinda and 57 percent in Lafayette, signaling real confidence in the market. Moraga saw fewer closed sales compared to last year, down 22 percent.

Median Sales Price: Pricing showed strong growth in Lafayette, up 20.5 percent to $2,060,000, and in Moraga, up 38.3 percent to $1,950,000. Orinda's median came in at $2,231,750, reflecting the particular mix of homes that closed this month rather than any softening in demand. Well-priced Orinda homes continue to attract serious buyers.

Days on Market: Market pace varied by community. Lafayette and Moraga moved considerably faster, with days on market down 64.8 percent and 67.7 percent respectively. Orinda averaged 52 days, which simply means buyers there are being thoughtful, not that they are absent.

The Takeaway: February confirms what I am hearing on the ground every day: buyers are ready, inventory is the constraint, and homes that are well prepared and priced with intention are winning. If you have been thinking about making a move, now is the time to start that conversation. The buyers are already here.

My Buyer Needs

I am actively working with several motivated buyers right now, and I would love your help connecting them with the right home. If you or someone you know is thinking about selling, please reach out. In several cases, helping me find a buyer's home also means I will be listing the seller's home. It is that kind of market.

Here is who I am looking for:

• A buyer seeking a Southside Orinda home up to $4M.
• A buyer looking for a home with views in Lafayette or Orinda up to $4M.
• A buyer with a $6M budget seeking views in Lafayette, Orinda, or Alamo.
• A young family hoping for views in Orinda or Lafayette up to $3M.
• A young family looking in the Ivy Drive neighborhood or Moraga up to $1.6M.
• A buyer wanting to walk to downtown Lafayette, budget up to $2.5M.

If any of this sound like a match, I would love to connect.

Featured Listing

117 Ascot Court, Unit A, Moraga

This beautifully updated condo offers wonderful natural light, thoughtful upgrades, and access to community amenities including a pool. It is a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking for comfort and value in a convenient Moraga location. Reach out for a private showing.

Coming Soon

I am putting the finishing touches on a charming Ivy Drive home, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,138 square feet of lovely living space. It is the kind of home that feels just right the moment you walk in. Look for it to come to market in late March. If you want to be among the first to know, reach out now.

In The News

I recently had a full-page feature in Luxury Home Magazine's East Bay Power Players issue. It was a great opportunity to share my story and put my brand in front of a wider audience as we head into spring.

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? LET'S TALK!

Reach out anytime. I am always happy to connect, whether you have a specific question or just want to stay in the loop on what is happening in the market.