sfnewsletter 4/20/23 edition


I started sfnewsletter at least as far back as 2004, and look at that…still sending you real estate market updates after all these years… Check out this OLD post from 2007! And yes, The Goods is still great: Overbids, Underbids, everything in between. The Big Story Bank failures and rate hikes Quick Take: Note: You … Continue reading sfnewsletter 4/20/23 edition

A Little Update On Our Market, and Overbids


Follow this link right here for the latest San Francisco Real Estate Market report: November Real Estate Market Report Now then, did you know that despite everything that’s going on in the world and the economy, including the fact that everything should stop so we can all watch World Cup games day in and day … Continue reading A Little Update On Our Market, and Overbids

Marina District Home Sells $1,166,000 Over Asking, Market Corrects?


You read that right, a fixer listed for $3,500,000 at 3666 Baker just closed $1,166,000 over asking for a $4,666,000 sales price. That ain’t spooky Halloween sh*t either. (If you miss the 666 reference I feel for you.) Such is the life of buying and selling in San Francisco. Kinda like when you walk down … Continue reading Marina District Home Sells $1,166,000 Over Asking, Market Corrects?

Single Family Home Prices Down 23%, Condos 25% Since Peak


Just cranked out another San Francisco Real Estate Market report and the data is beginning to show the slowdown. Is this the tip of the iceberg or will it turn? We’ll keep eyes on it for you, all you need to do is keep eyes on us. Prices tend to stagnate or decline this time … Continue reading Single Family Home Prices Down 23%, Condos 25% Since Peak

Top SF Overbids: Westwood Park Basement Breaks the Bank


Ah summer, when a San Francisco homebuyer’s fancy turns toward paying more for a home–or at least that’s how it seems when we break down this week’s top SF overbids. Most weeks, San Francisco overbids are relatively modest, but our current number one spot is actually quite a whopper in the form of 773 Faxon … Continue reading Top SF Overbids: Westwood Park Basement Breaks the Bank

San Francisco Median Home Prices Reach New All – Time Highs


The San Francisco real estate market continues to roar onward and upwards bringing sustained disappointment to buyers, and almost immediate elation to sellers (assuming your property is priced right, and located well.) Find all of the market data you could imagine in theFrontSteps’ newsletter. That link again to the entire market report is right here, … Continue reading San Francisco Median Home Prices Reach New All – Time Highs

May Housing Market Update for San Francisco


During April 2021 in San Francisco, the median single-family home price rose once again to an all-time high, and condo prices fell. Year-over-year, single-family home prices meaningfully increased, up 10%, while condo prices declined 5%.  To say it’s a nutty market would be a huge understatement. Keep in mind the numbers take averages. There are … Continue reading May Housing Market Update for San Francisco

Outer Sunset Home Sells $401,000 Over Asking | Ocean Beach Surfers Everywhere Shake Their Heads


It’s safe to say people still want to live in San Francisco, especially San Francisco’s Outer Sunset District. With 1919 47th Ave listing at $999,000, and selling for $1,400,000 (mind you we’re still technically in the grips of this pandemic), one can only shake their head in disbelief. This is not the only insane overbid. … Continue reading Outer Sunset Home Sells $401,000 Over Asking | Ocean Beach Surfers Everywhere Shake Their Heads

SF Real Estate Market Hot Here Cool There


Welcome to our February newsletter. This month, we cover long-term trends in the United States, considering the ways in which history can inform our future. We also compare the 2020 and 2019 calendar years in our local area, using 2019 as a “normal” year to reflect upon 2020 trends.  We don’t want to jinx anything, … Continue reading SF Real Estate Market Hot Here Cool There

San Francisco Real Estate Market Report January 2021


What better way to spend a rainy Sunday than reading our latest and great San Francisco Real Estate market report. Click the link or the image to see the full report. January Housing Market Updates for San Francisco The median single-family home and condo prices fell month-over-month, which is typical for the winter season. Year-over-year, … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Market Report January 2021

How the Pandemic Has Affected San Francisco Real Estate


We’re finally getting some solid data for how the housing market has been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and coinciding shelter in place. The data is available for your viewing pleasure by following this link: theFrontSteps’June Real Estate Report: As for what else has been happening, you can always track sales in real time on … Continue reading How the Pandemic Has Affected San Francisco Real Estate

San Francisco Real Estate Trends in COVID-19 Lockdown


We just released our monthly real estate market report and forecast newsletter. If you’ve been subscribed to it, check your spam folders, find it, read it, send it to a friend. Can’t find it, we got you. Read the full report by following this link. –theFrontSteps Newsletter – Real Estate Trends in COVID-19 Lockdown Subscribe … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Trends in COVID-19 Lockdown

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California Real Estate Market & Industry Summary 4/21/2020


“As unemployment has skyrocketed, the housing market has slowed — and it’s likely to remain slow as more jobs are lost. [California Association of Realtors] C.A.R.’s March sales report shows the market in California has begun to feel the effects of the virus, with existing, single-family home sales down 11.5 percent from February and 6.1 … Continue reading California Real Estate Market & Industry Summary 4/21/2020

San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Cycles Since 1984


We will get through this, as we did the last. I’m giving you the data to make your own conclusions. For myself, I’m staying home, selling property virtually, talking to buyers and sellers about how to be ready for when this blows over, because it will. Stay Home. Exercise in your own neighborhood. Support your … Continue reading San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Cycles Since 1984

Richmond / Sunset Districts Real Estate Report


The Richmond and Sunset Districts of San Francisco continue to shine in the world of real estate. Multiple offers, and heaps of buyers out there being the norm. It’s no surprise, it’s a wonderful place to live! We went ahead and broke down the activity for both the Richmond and Sunset (includes what is also … Continue reading Richmond / Sunset Districts Real Estate Report

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San Francisco Rental Market Sees Slight Decline


We get asked a lot about the market around these parts, and although our focus is entirely on sales of new and existing properties in San Francisco, it is important to keep tabs on the rental market as well, as it can be a good indicator of movement in and out of San Francisco, and … Continue reading San Francisco Rental Market Sees Slight Decline

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