A Steady Spring Market, Even Amid Uncertainty + Garden Tips
April 2026 Real Estate Market Update
Insights from Team Bruno | Serving Danville & the Diablo Valley
As we move deeper into the spring market, one thing has become clear: buyer demand across the Diablo Valley continues to build, even against a backdrop of broader economic uncertainty.
In March, headlines were dominated by rising interest rates, volatile financial markets, and concerns around inflation tied to global events. While those factors understandably created hesitation in some segments, the local housing market remained relatively steady. The impact has been more noticeable in price-sensitive areas, while more affluent markets, including much of Danville, Alamo, and surrounding communities, have continued to show resilience.
It’s also possible that some sellers chose to pause, waiting for more clarity before bringing their homes to market. Even so, the overall market response has been far more measured than what we experienced last year during the tariff-driven slowdown.
Over the past two months, we’ve seen a clear shift in momentum. The number of homes going into contract has increased, buyer competition has strengthened, and well-prepared homes are moving more quickly. In many cases, overbidding has returned, and days on market have shortened, all signs of a tightening spring market.
With demand continuing to outpace supply, these conditions may begin to place upward pressure on home values as we move through the second quarter.
As has been the case in recent years, higher-end markets remain particularly competitive, and single-family homes continue to outperform the condo segment in both demand and pricing strength.
As always, real estate trends can vary significantly from one neighborhood to the next. We’ll continue to watch the market closely and share what we’re seeing here on a local level
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Plant it. It will grow!
A 6’ x 12’ Bed: Manageable and Productive
A 6’ x 12’ raised bed is a manageable size that produces a surprising amount of food. A good floor plan matters here just like it does in a house. Place taller plants like tomatoes along the back, with peppers and eggplant in the middle, and lower growers like lettuce and basil in front. Use the corners for zucchini and a trellis along one side for cucumbers. Add marigolds along the edges, run drip irrigation through the rows, and mulch to hold moisture.
Compost: Start with the Foundation
A well-built home has a good foundation, and the foundation of every successful garden is good soil. A simple compost system gets you there. Combine two parts browns like leaves or cardboard with one part greens like kitchen scraps and coffee grounds. Keep it moist, not soggy, and turn it every couple of weeks. Skip meat and dairy. Add a little soil to get it going. When it’s dark and crumbly, it’s ready.
Herbs: The Best Place to Start
Herbs are hardy, practical, and a great place to begin. They grow well here, don’t need much space, and you’ll use them every day. Basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, cilantro, chives, sage, and dill all thrive with basic care. Mint grows just as easily but should be kept contained. If you’re starting a garden, this is the simplest way to build confidence and get something useful right away.
Tomatoes: Set Them Up Right
Tomatoes are my favorite—Brandywine, Purple Krim, German Pink, Amana Orange, and Black Cherry. The key is what goes in the hole. Start with a few inches of compost, then add crushed eggshells, a handful of bone meal, and a scoop of worm castings if you have them. A small pinch of Epsom salt helps. Plant deep, up to the first set of leaves, water it in well, and mulch after. Do this once, and the plant does the rest.
If you’re spending time in the garden this season, I’d enjoy hearing how it’s going.
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Located along Diablo Road and Green Valley, this northern Danville neighborhood offers a wide range of homes from traditional ranchers to newer custom builds, with prices from $1.5M to over $3.5M. Close to Oak Hill Park and top-rated schools, and anchored by Green Valley Creek, the area blends natural beauty, strong community ties, and everyday convenience in one of Danville’s most established settings.
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