Fremont / Newark / Union City: April Housing Market Update | By Eddie Oberoi and Amrit Singh

Fremont — March 2026 Snapshot

• Active Listings: 273 homes on the market
• Pending: 95 homes under contract
• Sold in March: 105 homes closed

Fremont is active, but not overly active. Buyers are still making moves — nearly 100 homes going pending proves demand is alive — but they're taking their time. Fremont's strong ties to tech and equity mean stock market swings hit buyer confidence here more directly. That hesitation is real, but so is the demand underneath it.

Newark — March 2026 Snapshot

• Active Listings: 77 homes on the market
• Pending: 33 homes under contract
• Sold in March: 32 homes closed (vs. 34 in March 2025)

Newark has held its ground remarkably well. 32 sales this March is nearly identical to the 34 recorded in March 2025 — a sign of real stability. The key driver here is value. Buyers who are getting priced out of Fremont are turning to Newark and finding opportunities that make sense for their budget and lifestyle. That consistent demand is what keeps Newark moving even when the broader market cools.

Union City — March 2026 Snapshot

• Active Listings: 62 homes on the market
• Pending: 25 homes under contract
• Sold in March: 26 homes closed

Union City is feeling a bit more balanced this month — inventory is up slightly and buyers are being more selective, particularly families weighing their options carefully. But location continues to do a lot of the heavy lifting here. Proximity to major job centers and easy bridge access keeps Union City on the radar for buyers seeking affordability without sacrificing connectivity.

The Tri-City Theme: A Thinking Market

• Not Hot, Not Slow — Balanced: Across all three cities, the market is moving with intention. Buyers are here. Sellers just need to be sharper. Homes priced right are still moving fast.
• Stock Market Sensitivity: Bay Area buyers — especially in Fremont — feel stock swings acutely. Equity and wealth effects play a real role in purchase timing. That caution is understandable, but it's not stopping the market.
• Value Migration: Buyers priced out of Fremont are flowing into Newark and Union City — keeping those markets active and well-supported even as Fremont itself slows its pace slightly.
• Spring Momentum Building: The next 30–60 days look promising. More inventory is expected to come to market, rates have the potential to ease, and spring traditionally brings a wave of motivated buyers — especially families looking to move before summer.

What This Means for Buyers & Sellers

For Buyers

This is a window worth using. You have more time to evaluate and less pressure than you would in a hot market — but don't wait too long. Spring traditionally brings more competition, and if rates ease, more buyers will come off the sidelines. Being prepared now means you'll be positioned to act when the right home hits.

For Sellers

In a thinking market, sharp pricing and strong presentation aren't optional — they're the strategy. Buyers are doing their homework, and overpriced homes are sitting while well-prepared ones move. Come in right, show well, and the demand is there across all three cities to get you to the closing table.

The Bottom Line

Fremont, Newark, and Union City are all still moving — each at their own pace, each with their own story, but all with the same underlying truth: this area is strong, and the market is balanced. A thinking market is still a market, and the right moves right now can set you up very well heading into summer.

If you're thinking about making a move anywhere in the Tri-City area, reach out to Eddie and the team. That's what we're here for.

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