Union City: January 2026 Housing Market Update | By Eddie Oberoi and Amrit Singh

Market Statistics

• Active Listings: 21
• Homes Pending: 40
• Homes Sold Last Month (December): 21
• Total Sales in 2025: 335 homes (255 single-family) vs. 325 homes (255 single-family) in 2024

Union City Didn't Cool Off — It Stayed Competitive

Demand Stayed Ahead of Supply

When you see 40 pending homes against only 21 active listings, that's a strong signal that buyers are highly active. Pendings almost double the actives? That tells us demand didn't slow down — it stayed ahead of supply. Overall sales actually increased year over year, and single-family demand stayed rock solid at 255 homes. That kind of stability isn't something you see everywhere.

What's Happening in the Union City Market?

Key Market Insights

• Pendings Nearly Double Actives: With 40 homes pending and only 21 active, buyer demand is clearly outpacing supply — a strong indicator of continued market strength.
• Sales Grew Year Over Year: Union City saw 335 total sales in 2025 compared to 325 in 2024, proving the market didn't slow down despite all the headlines suggesting otherwise.
• Single-Family Demand Stayed Consistent: At 255 single-family homes sold in both 2024 and 2025, buyer priorities for location, commute access, and neighborhood feel remained unchanged.
• Selective But Decisive Buyers: 2025 showed us that buyers were more thoughtful, but when the right home hit the market at the right price, it moved quickly. Pricing was everything.

Strategic Advice for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers:

• Don't Wait for Uncertainty to Disappear: Every year has uncertainty — that's not changing. But people still move for work, family, and lifestyle, and those reasons matter more than rate fluctuations.
• Strong Demand Continues Into 2026: With expectations that rates could ease later this year, demand could stay very strong. Some are expecting at least a 10% increase in sales overall.
• Limited Supply Supports Pricing: In a market like Union City where supply stays tight, steady demand usually supports pricing rather than putting downward pressure on it.
• Be Ready to Move When the Right Home Appears: Buyers in 2025 who were decisive won. Those who hesitated often missed out on well-priced, well-presented homes.

For Sellers:

• Pricing Is Everything: When the right home hit the market at the right price in 2025, it moved quickly. Strategic pricing paired with strong presentation wins every time.
• Presentation Still Matters: Buyers are selective, so homes that show well and feel move-in ready attract serious offers faster.
• Supply Is Tight — Use It to Your Advantage: With only 21 active listings right now, well-prepared sellers have a strong opportunity to stand out and attract multiple offers.
• Market Fundamentals Are Strong: Union City's location, commute access, and neighborhood feel continue to draw buyers who are looking for long-term value.

Final Thoughts

Union City proved in 2025 that it didn't cool off — it stayed competitive. Despite all the headlines about a slowing market, the numbers tell a different story: 335 total sales (up from 325 in 2024), consistent single-family demand, and pendings nearly doubling actives as we enter 2026.

The takeaway is simple: buyers are drawn to Union City for location, commute access, and neighborhood feel — and those fundamentals don't change just because rates are fluctuating. Whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of what's actually happening, the key is having the right strategy and support.

If you're thinking about making a move this year and want a real game plan tailored to Union City, reach out — we're here to give you the facts, not the hype. Happy New Year!