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Notes & Reports
The briefing.
Monthly West Contra Costa market reports, neighborhood deep-dives, and buyer/seller playbooks. No fluff — just the data and observations Roger uses with his own clients.
Market ReportMay 18, 2026 · 7 min read
West Contra Costa, Q1 2026: the buyer-friction window has opened
Why Hercules, Pinole, and El Cerrito are the most under-rated buys in the Bay Area right now — and what to watch for the next 90 days.
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Family TransitionMay 15, 2026 · 9 min
The first 30 days after a parent moves to care — a practical guide
The first month after a parent moves into care is the most disorienting four weeks of an adult child's life. Here's the practical checklist — what matters this week, what can wait a month, and what almost everyone forgets.
ReadFamily TransitionMay 12, 2026 · 11 min
Nine things to know before selling a parent's home in California
If you're reading this, your parent has moved to care, passed away, or decided to downsize, and the family home is now part of the decision. Here are the nine things every family should know before listing.
ReadNeighborhoodMay 10, 2026 · 5 min
Why Pinole is the East Bay's best-kept secret in 2026
Pinole has been my home base for eighteen years. It's also the East Bay neighborhood I find myself recommending more than any other right now — and not just because the office is here.
ReadFamily TransitionMay 8, 2026 · 7 min
Estate sale vs. donation vs. hauling — how to decide what stays in the family
The single most stressful day of an estate transition isn't the listing or the close — it's the day the family stands in Mom and Dad's house and tries to decide what to do with everything. Here's the framework that works.
ReadNeighborhoodMay 5, 2026 · 8 min
Homes for sale in Hercules, CA — the 2026 buyer's guide
Hercules is the East Bay's rare combination: under-$900K median, sub-1-hour SF commute, newer construction, and a Bay Trail backyard. Here's the 2026 buyer's playbook for the city.
ReadBuyer GuideApril 22, 2026 · 6 min
The El Cerrito BART corridor: a buyer's playbook
El Cerrito has quietly become the Bay Area's smartest BART play. Sub-30-minute downtown SF commute, top-quartile West Contra Costa schools, and homes that — for now — clear at a meaningful discount to Berkeley.
ReadInvestorApril 15, 2026 · 9 min
Richmond duplex investment in 2026 — the math, the neighborhoods, the play
If you're an investor priced out of San Francisco, the most under-discussed cash-flow opportunity in the Bay Area is Richmond duplexes. Roger has one listed right now. Here's the full investor playbook.
ReadBuyer GuideMarch 28, 2026 · 7 min
Moving from Berkeley to Pinole: what you actually gain, what you give up
I get this conversation twice a month: a Berkeley family priced into a one-bedroom is considering a Pinole move. Here's exactly what they gain, what they give up, and the questions to ask before they list.
ReadBuyer GuideMarch 12, 2026 · 6 min
The best West Contra Costa schools in 2026 — ranked, with the catch
Albany Unified leads the West County school rankings — but the picture is more nuanced than a GreatSchools score. Here's what Roger tells families looking to optimize for schools.
ReadNeighborhood guides
49 Bay Area cities, written for buyers.
Roger's evergreen 10-point neighborhood briefings. Read before any offer.
Hercules
$850,000 · 19d DOM
Pinole
$750,000 · 16d DOM
El Cerrito
$1,050,000 · 14d DOM
Richmond
$695,000 · 17d DOM
Berkeley
$1,525,000 · 14d DOM
Albany
$1,350,000 · 12d DOM
Oakland
$920,000 · 18d DOM
Alameda
$1,180,000 · 13d DOM
Walnut Creek
$1,280,000 · 15d DOM
Concord
$780,000 · 17d DOM
San Rafael
$1,390,000 · 19d DOM
Novato
$1,180,000 · 21d DOM
Vallejo
$560,000 · 24d DOM
Benicia
$720,000 · 18d DOM
Daly City
$1,120,000 · 12d DOM
San Bruno
$1,250,000 · 14d DOM
Lafayette
$2,100,000 · 14d DOM
Moraga
$1,850,000 · 16d DOM
Orinda
$2,050,000 · 13d DOM
Mill Valley
$2,350,000 · 17d DOM
Sausalito
$1,950,000 · 22d DOM
Burlingame
$2,650,000 · 11d DOM
San Mateo
$1,780,000 · 14d DOM
Petaluma
$920,000 · 25d DOM
Frequently asked
About these reports.
Are the market numbers in these reports verifiable?
Yes. Every median price, days-on-market, and YoY figure is pulled from public MLS data. Each report includes the data source and date range so you can verify.
Can I republish or quote these reports?
Yes with attribution. Link back to rogergrubbreal.estate and credit Roger Grubb / Security Pacific Real Estate. For longer quotes (over 2 paragraphs) please ask.
I am buying or selling in a city not covered in the blog. Where do I look?
Roger has a programmatic guide for every covered Bay Area neighborhood: rogergrubbreal.estate/guide/{city} (49 cities). For your specific block-level read, call (510) 504-0402.
How current is the data?
Quarterly market reports use the most recent closed-sale data available (typically 30-60 day lag from MLS). Neighborhood guides refresh quarterly. Roger personal commentary is updated as market conditions move.
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