What this means for you

Expect a highly selective job market where only well-prepared candidates who clearly demonstrate their value and have realistic expectations will attract offers. Underprepared applicants or those with unrealistic salary demands will find their applications sitting, as employers are increasingly picky. San Jose’s housing market carries an average sale price near $2 million, but that figure obscures a sharp divide in outcomes. Homes that are well-prepared and well-priced still draw multiple offers. Homes that aren’t sit, and a growing number of frustrated sellers are canceling their listings rather than adjusting, according to Kip Barnard, a 22-year [...]

What this means for you

The D.C. housing split, driven by increased buyer mobility, signals a stronger prevalence of remote or hybrid tech roles. Prepare to discuss your effectiveness in distributed teams and your preferred work setup. In a metro area long defined by the stability of federal employment, the Washington, D.C. real estate market is splitting along lines that track closely with buyer mobility. Single-family homes in the District’s upper northwest neighborhoods are still selling quickly. Condos in historically strong areas like Dupont Circle and Logan Circle are sitting. And roughly [...]