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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 16h

Your electric bill isn’t about your usage anymore.
Part of it might be paying for Big Tech’s massive data centers -some use more power than entire cities.
Utilities give them discounts, and the rest of us make up the difference.
It’s a quiet wealth transfer we never agreed to.
#Energy #BigTech

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 3d

Inside One of Rivermark’s Rarest Homes: Why This Penthouse Could Be Your Equity Booster
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Inside One of Rivermark’s Rarest Homes: Why This Penthouse Could Be Your Equity Booster

A luxury two-story penthouse in the community of Miraval in the heart of Santa Clara’s Rivermark community - where design, location, and long-term value come together.

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 4d

They shipped this Alameda home across the ocean in 1854.

 Before the Panama Canal even existed, this Gold Rush-era home made its way from the East Coast to Alameda - and it’s still here. 

Now listed for $1.4M, it’s a true California original. Would you pay for its history?

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 5d

Flippers are taking six figures from Bay Area families - here’s how to stop it.
Inherited a home? Don’t sell it to a flipper. They’ll profit off your family’s hard work.  My program lets you handle the updates without paying upfront - you keep the equity.  It’s about protecting your legacy.

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 5d

Fed just cut .25% today. Certainly more to come.

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 5d

Atherton just lost its title as America’s most expensive ZIP - Miami’s Fisher Island now holds the crown at $9.5M 🏝️

California may have lost #1, but the Bay still dominates with 32 ZIPs in the top 100. The luxury market is shifting - but the Golden State’s shine isn’t fading anytime soon.

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 6d

Millbrae’s Police Chief reportedly living at the station — while living in Idaho. ABC7 says inspectors found makeshift bedrooms and liquor bottles inside the station. County officials are now calling for an investigation. 

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🚨 Bay Area Police Chief Living Inside the Station? | Millbrae Investigation

YouTube video by Steve Mun Group | San Jose Real Estate Agent

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 7d

You don’t need a huge salary to buy your next home - just smart equity growth. In the Bay Area, most people upgrade using appreciation from their current property. That’s the quiet power of homeownership. 🏡💸

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 7d

Like the word play there. 👍

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 7d

San Jose might finally be turning a corner on housing. A new 708-home project just broke ground near Berryessa BART - part of a 270-acre plan that could add nearly 5,000 homes.  After years of slow progress, this is a big win for Silicon Valley.

 #SanJose #BayArea #Housing

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know the first Chuck E. Cheese was born in San Jose? 🍕🎮
Atari’s founder Nolan Bushnell opened the first Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theatre on Winchester Blvd in 1977 — right where Santana Row is now. A little piece of Silicon Valley nostalgia that still lives on at the Tully Road location.

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 9d

Housing Market Update: It’s Not Investors After All

There’s a lot of talk about investors driving up home prices - but the data tells a different story.  Less than 3% of homes last year were bought by large investors.  The bigger issue is a housing shortage that’s been building for years.

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 10d

San Jose might finally be turning a corner on housing. A new 708-home project just broke ground near Berryessa BART — part of a 270-acre plan that could add nearly 5,000 homes.  After years of slow progress, this is a big win for Silicon Valley.

 #SanJose #BayArea #Housing

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 10d

Bay Area’s Only Military Commissary Could Close
Moffett Field’s commissary might shut down by 2026 — the only one serving Santa Clara County. Local leaders say this would create a food desert for military families already facing high costs. Community and leadership support are crucial right now.

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 11d

California Dream for All returns in 2026 🏡💰 Description: This wildly popular down payment program is back - offering up to 20% or $150K to help Californians buy their first home. It’s a lottery system and runs out fast, so now’s the time to prepare. 

🔗 www.calhfa.ca.gov/dream/index....

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 12d

Why Bay Area cities are being rebuilt from the ground up 
The Bay Area’s construction boom isn’t just about housing — it’s about a total redesign of how cities grow. Local governments are creating walkable, transit-connected neighborhoods that make car-free living possible. #bayarea

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 12d

California just banned AI price fixing 🤖
 If companies are using algorithms to secretly coordinate prices, it’s now officially illegal in California. Governor Newsom’s AB325 aims to keep tech-driven markets fair — especially as AI becomes part of everything we buy.
 #AI #California #bayarea

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 13d

California insurers say climate change is too risky… then invest billions in oil and gas.
Feels like a double standard. Europe’s already cutting ties with fossil fuels - why not here?
#climatechange #insurance #California

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 13d

Los Gatos Lodge is officially changing hands - sold for $78.4M to SummerHill Homes. It’ll soon be replaced with 155 new townhomes, 26 of which will be affordable. Built in 1936, the Lodge’s days are numbered - but a new chapter for Los Gatos begins.
#LosGatos #BayArea #DevelopmentNews

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 14d

Thinking condos are the affordable option in San Jose? 🏘️ 

You’re not wrong - but you are buying into an HOA, and that changes everything.  Here’s what you need to know about the rules, regulations, and reserve funds that could affect your loan.

#RealEstate #HomeBuying #SanJose #bayarea

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 14d

Michelin Meets the Mission: La Taqueria Gets Its Star Moment 🌯⭐

A beloved San Francisco institution is finally getting Michelin recognition.  La Taqueria, family-run since 1973, has officially been added to the 2025 Michelin Guide. 

A reminder that extraordinary street food can be world class.

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Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 15d

A Carlsbad homeowner just got hit with a $1.4M fine for blocking a public beach trail. The gate’s open now - but it’s got Californians asking: where’s the line between private property and public land?

 #California #Carlsbad #BeachAccess

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 16d

Campbell’s Oktoberfest turns 30 this weekend! 🍻 

 Downtown Campbell will be packed with good vibes - German beers, live bands, 100+ booths, and a kids zone. It’s one of the South Bay’s biggest annual events! 🎉 

📅 Oct. 18–19 

#BayAreaEvents #Oktoberfest #CampbellCA

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 16d

San Francisco’s speed cameras just started issuing real tickets - over $1.2M worth in August alone. 🚗💸 

The city says it’s about safety, not revenue. Would you support this where you live?

 #SanFrancisco #BayArea #CityPolicy #sanjose

Steve Mun @stevemun.bsky.social · 17d

California just banned AI price fixing 🤖

If companies are using algorithms to secretly coordinate prices, it’s now officially illegal in California.  Governor Newsom’s AB325 aims to keep tech-driven markets fair - especially as AI becomes part of everything we buy.
 
#AI #California #News