Thinking about buying a condo or townhome in the Bay Area?

Not all condos are created equal — and some could become financial headaches if you don’t know what to watch out for.

In this video, Spencer shares the exact red flags he looks for when helping clients buy in San Jose, Mountain View, San Francisco, and beyond. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or investing — this guide can save you thousands.

🚩 What to Watch Out For:

• Condos with too many amenities = higher long-term costs

• Reserve studies — what they are, and why they matter

• HOA restrictions that limit rentals or Airbnb

• Why flipped condos can be risky

• Appreciation potential: condos vs. single-family homes

• When newer builds near transit are worth the price

📍 Applies to condo buyers all across the Bay Area:

San Jose • Mountain View • Fremont • SF • Santa Clara • and more

💬 Want access to MLS listings and private tours before they hit the market?

Text "MLS" to (408) 547-4590 for personalized alerts.

📞 Questions? Call or Text: (408) 547-4590

📩 Email: spencer@spencerhsu.com

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Listing courtesy of Spencer Hsu, eXp Realty DRE 02077253

Welcome to the latest Bay Area Housing Market Update for May 2025! 🏡 Is the market heating up again? Join me, a trusted Bay Area real estate expert with over 7 years of experience helping 300+ families, as we dives into the data to uncover what’s happening in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and beyond. From rising home prices to condo discounts, this video breaks down the trends you need to know!

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

Are Bay Area home prices hitting record highs? (Median price: $1.4M!)

Why is Silicon Valley leading the market? (Santa Clara County at $1.78M)

Condo and townhome discounts: Up to 10% off!

Impact of stock market rebound (NASDAQ up 26%) & rising interest rates (6.8%)

Inventory trends & opportunities for buyers and sellers

💡 Why Watch? Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about the Bay Area real estate market, this video is packed with insights to help you make informed decisions. Learn how to take advantage of current market conditions in Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties!

Spencer Hsu is a Bay Area Real Estate Agent, a Residential, New Home Construction and Relocations specialist with eXp Realty LLC. Serving the entire Bay Area. He aims to help busy professionals in the Bay Area find their dream homes by leveraging tech, data and local insights.

📊 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to the Bay Area Housing Market

0:36 - Market Data Breakdown

0:55 - Stock Market Rebound & Interest Rates

1:39 - County-by-County Price Analysis

2:18 - Why Silicon Valley is the Market Leader

4:24 - Single Family Homes vs. Condos/Townhomes

6:24 - Inventory Trends Across the Bay Area

7:15 - New Listings Surge in April 2025

10:33 - Buyer & Seller Tips for May 2025

12:22 - Contact Us for a Real Estate Game Plan

CONTACT ME:

Call / Text: (408) 547- 4590

DRE 02077253

Email: spencer@spencerhsu.com

www.homesbyspencerhsu.com

💥 Follow me on Social Media 💥

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerhsure/

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerhsu/

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Looking to move closer to your tech job at Google, Apple, Meta, or Nvidia?

This new video breaks down the BEST neighborhoods in the Bay Area for couples and families working in Big Tech — whether your budget is under $2M or over $4M.

Using an interactive map, Spencer shows how to align your commute, school quality, and home type — so you can make the smartest move without wasting time or energy.

🚪 What’s Covered in the Video:

• Where families working in tech are actually buying homes

• Best areas for single-family homes by price:

→ Under $2M

→ $2–3M

→ $3–4M

→ $4M+

• Key commute corridors from Menlo Park to Cupertino & Santa Clara

• Strong school districts vs. luxury pockets — what trade-offs matter

• Why mapping your commute first can save weeks of stress

📍 Featured Cities: Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Fremont, San Jose, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Campbell & more

💬 Need help figuring out where to start your home search?

Text “MOVE” to (408) 547-4590 and we’ll help you build a strategy.

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Listing courtesy of Spencer Hsu, eXp Realty DRE 02077253