Home sales are up in the Bay Area despite high prices and interest rates. The California Association of Realtors report sales jumped 14% last month, but many potential buyers say they are still sitting on the sidelines and hoping to see prices go down. NBC Bay Area business and tech reporter Scott Budman examines the latest housing numbers in his video report above. #New: Median home price – by county – in:San Mateo: $2.19 millionSanta Clara: $1.93 mSan Francisco: $1.6 mAlameda: $1.29 mContra Costa: $898,000Source: @CAREALTORS— scott budman (@scottbudman) December 26, 2024 Making It in the Bay Dec 25 Bay Area housing market: Looking back at 2024 and what's ahead in 2025 Real Estate Dec 24 As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move Santa Clara County Dec 25 Santa Clara County still lacks state approval on housing plans