Lately, the media has reported extensively on a slowdown in housing sales, but what is really happening here in Santa Clara County? This month, I dig deeper into the market data and what it means for homebuyers. If we are experiencing a slowdown in housing sales, then a slowing market should lead to an increase in inventory and lower prices. Last August, according to MLS Listings, there were 1,112 single-family homes sold. At the same time this year, sales of single-family homes dropped to 794 units. That’s a decline of nearly 30%, which really does sound quite alarming. However, last...