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Sellers: Bidding Wars Heat Up in San Mateo County

September 25, 2026

August 2026 brought even stronger negotiation power for San Mateo County sellers. The average sale-to-list price ratio jumped 3.3 percentage points, and over half of homes sold above asking. Sellers are seeing multiple offers and premium prices.

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Sellers: Bidding Wars Heat Up in San Mateo County