The Crescent Bay Market in 2026
Every spring we get the same question: is now a good time? The honest answer is that the coast rewards readiness more than it rewards timing — but the data this year is worth understanding before you move.
Inventory across Crescent Bay has loosened modestly from the tight years behind us. Westmere Heights and Marin Bluffs are seeing more listings reach the market than they did two seasons ago, while The Landing remains supply-constrained — waterfront simply doesn't trade often. For buyers, that means more choice in the hills and continued competition near the water.
Rates and What They Really Change
Borrowing costs have settled into a steadier band than the volatility of recent years, which has done more for buyer confidence than for affordability. The practical effect is that well-priced homes are moving at a measured, healthy pace, while ambitiously priced ones sit. Pricing discipline matters more now than it did when everything sold.
The market isn't slow. It's discerning — and discerning markets reward sellers who prepare and buyers who are ready.
What This Means for Timing
If you're selling, the spring and early-summer window remains the strongest, but presentation and price are doing the heavy lifting this year. If you're buying, the loosening in the Heights is a genuine opening — and patience near the water tends to pay off, since the right Landing home is worth waiting for.
None of this is a substitute for a conversation about your own situation. Markets are averages; your decision isn't. If you'd like a read on where your home sits, or what your budget actually buys today, that's exactly the kind of question we're built to answer.
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