From the CAR Economists February 2026 Market Signals Every Serious Buyer and Seller Should Study

Send us Fan MailThe California Association of Realtors (CAR) economists are signaling a stabilizing economy From inflation data to jobs reports to mortgage rate movement, every economic signal shapes your negotiating position in real estate. This episode explains what this week's CAR report means for your bottom line.•       CAR economists say the economy is stabilizing, which could lead to Fed rate cuts in the second half of 2026•       Core CPI dropped to 2.5,% its best reading since March 2021, signaling easing inflation•       The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to a three-year low as of February 14 2026•       Monthly mortgage payments on a median-priced California home fell 4.7% from the prior quarter•       Understanding macro trends gives sellers and buyers a meaningful edge at the negotiating tableFor more market insights and consumer protection resources from Pat Kapowich, visit the following:📺 THE KAPOWICH VAULT Pat Kapowich Real Estate Protectionhttps://www.youtube.com/@PatKapowichKapowich Real Estate Market Intelligence https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateMarketTrendsData📰 Read more Marketwise columns in The Mercury News archive: mercurynews.com/author/pat-kapowich/PAT KAPOWICH | REALTOR® | CAREER RESULTS Don't Leave Money on the Table When You Sell Pat Kapowich has guided sellers through every type of housing market — from the S&L crisis and dot-com boom to the 2008 crash, the pandemic surge, and every market condition in between.The results are a career-long record of homes selling in a median days-on-market of 9 days for houses and 8 days for condos/townhomes — even across dramatically different market cycles over decades.Before listing a home, get a professional pricing and preparation consultation.Realtor® Pat kapowich CalDRE Broker #00979413Host Pat Kapowich is a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager and career-long consumer protection advocate.Santa Clara County Association of Realtors 'President's Choice Award' "For demonstrating principles of good real estate practice; promoting and protecting home ownership and property rights; and distinguished service to members and the community."Industry Designations EarnedCertified Residential Specialist (CRS)Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)Certified Trust & Probate Specialist (CTPS)Since 1988, regardless of market cycles, Pat maintains a median of 9 days on market for single-family homes and 8 days for condos/townhomes.Media & Publishing Covered by or written for: The Wall Street Journal, San Jose Business Journal, San Jose Mercury News, East Bay Times, Broker/Agent Magazine, Bay Area News Group, and California Association of Realtors Magazine.Pat is a lifelong resident of Silicon Valley, California. Office: 408-245-7700 | Email: [email protected] | License: Broker# 00979413Real-time market data: https://www.siliconvalleybroker.com/market