“Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” – John Stuart Mill
Hello, September! 🍁
I love this reminder because it speaks to the quiet power of real estate. September is often seen as a month of transition — back to school, back to routines, back to building momentum. It’s also an ideal time to plant the seeds for long-term growth.
If you’re thinking of making a move before the holidays, now’s the time. Great homes are moving fast, and I’ve got access to a few off-market gems you won’t see online. Call me and let's find the right fit.
And because new seasons deserve new experiences, don’t miss this one. Don’t forget to enter the Napa Valley Wine Train Giveaway! See link below👇
-Lisa
August Report
San Mateo County - Market Housing Statistics
Single Family Residential | August 2025

Download San Mateo County Report
Santa Clara County - Market Housing Statistics
Single Family Residential | August 2025

Download Santa Clara County Report
In the News
PC: Green Gables | Woodside’s iconic Green Gables estate sets 2025 Bay Area sales record74-acre property fetches $85M from New York-based LLC… |
PC: Google Maps | San Jose retail center deal signals interest in South BayLocal family had owned shopping center for decades before selling it ... |
PC: Google Maps | Historic downtown San Jose building is bought for more than $3 millionOffice and retail property was built more than a century ago as a furniture store ... |
PC: R&M; Properties, HGA, Redwood City | Redwood City tower could reach 250 feet, which would make it among Peninsula's tallest buildingsVast majority of the region's top sales were in one Bay Area city ... |
![]() | America’s housing market gained $20,000,000,000,000 in 5 yearsZillow has put a staggering number to those higher costs ... |
GIVEAWAY!!!
![]() | Through Coldwell Banker Realty, I’m excited to share a special giveaway: a chance to enjoy the historic Napa Valley Wine Train. Between now and September 30, you can enter to win one of 20 prizes — each includes two gift cards for a three-course gourmet dining journey aboard the train (a $566 value). It’s our way of celebrating the region we call home and raising a glass to the people who make it special. Winners will be drawn on or around October 1. 👉 Enter by September 30 for your chance to win! |
Schedule a Call
Lisa M. Lum
DRE #02005150
Mobile: +1 (650) 668-1868 | Email: lisa.lum@cbrealty.com
Coldwell Banker Realty
1706 El Camino Real, Suite 220, Menlo Park, CA 94027
About Market Minute
Market Minute is Lisa M. Lum's monthly letter on Peninsula luxury living: the market, the neighborhoods, the homes, and the life around them. Subscribe free and it arrives once a month.

