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SAN FRANCISCO MARKET UPDATE | Q1 2025
Our markets change. Our clients stay informed. Explore Q1 real estate market trends on Sotheby’s International Realty’s new San Francisco interactive market update.
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On November 3rd 2020 California voters approved Proposition 19, a measure designed to give homeowners more freedom to change residences while closing tax loopholes on inherited properties.
Rebecca Named to Sotheby's "Top 100" for 2024
I am honored once again to be named among Sotheby's International Realty
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Sotheby's 2025 Luxury Outlook Report
Welcome to Sotheby's 2025 Luxury Outlook report, our annual in-depth exploration of high-end residential markets across the globe.
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Rebecca Named to Sotheby's "Top 100" for Q3 | 2024
I am honored once again to be named among Sotheby’s International Realty Company-Owned Brokerage’s Top 100 Sales Associates. My amazing clients make this possible and I am incredibly grateful. They say you are known by the company you keep and I am privileged to keep company with the exceptional. more...
Rebecca Schumacher Ranked Among "The Leading 100" | 2024
I am pleased to again be recognized among this outstanding group of real estate professionals. more...
Rebecca Schumacher Named to RealTrends Verified Rankings | 2024
I am pleased to be nationally recognized again this year in the 2024 RealTrends Verified rankings. This honor would not be possible without the confidence of my clients, commitment to excellence of my team, and the ongoing strong support of Sotheby's International Realty. more...
Rebecca Named to Sotheby's "Top 100" for Q4 | 2023
Honored to again be named to this list with my wonderful colleagues around the country. more...
Rebecca Named to Sotheby's "Top 100" for Q2 | 2023
Honored to again be named to this list with my wonderful colleagues around the country. more...
Rebecca Schumacher Named to Real Trends "America’s Best" List | 2023
I am pleased to be recognized again this year in the 2023 REAL Trends “America’s Best” list. This honor would not be possible without the confidence of my clients, the commitment to excellence of my team, and the ongoing strong support of Sotheby's International Realty. My gratitude extends to you all. more...
Visit Art Market SF April 20-23, 2023
One of my favorite events is happening this weekend! Art Market SF, the Bay Area's longest running art fair, will be at Ft. Mason April 20-23. With top galleries from around the world and a program of Public Projects; this year promises to be vibrant, experimental and fun. Hope to see you there!
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Rebecca named to Sotheby's "Top 100" for Q1 | 2023
I am honored once again to be named among Sotheby’s International Realty Company-Owned Brokerage’s Top 100 Sales Associates. My amazing clients make this possible and I am incredibly grateful. They say you are known by the company you keep and I am privileged to keep company with the exceptional. more...
50 Year San Francisco Market Cycles: 1970-2022
For the market watchers in all of us, this detailed chart – click pdf to view – shows the nearly never-ending upward price trajectory of San Francisco residential real estate over the last 50 years. Key macroeconomic events are noted to place the downturns in context.
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Rebecca named to Sotheby's "Top 100" for Q4 | 2022
I am honored once again to be named among Sotheby’s International Realty Company-Owned Brokerage’s Top 100 Sales Associates. My amazing clients make this possible and I am incredibly grateful. They say you are known by the company you keep and I am privileged to keep company with the exceptional. more...
Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Opens Sunday July 17, 2022
Tops, the Presidio's newest 14-acre attraction is located over two of the new Presidio Parkway tunnels and will connect Crissy Field with the Main Post for the first time decades. Visitors will enjoy exploring the scenic overlooks, lawns, picnic areas and trails. A highlight of the new park for kids of all ages is the 2-acre Outpost play area with all natural features made from stone, wood, sand and water. A hands-on Field Station is available for kids to identify plants, learn to use tools and create their own adventures. Also, an inaugural art exhibit features more...
Rebecca Schumacher Named to Real Trends "America’s Best" List | 2022
I am pleased to be recognized in the 2022 REAL Trends “America’s Best” list. This honor would not be possible without the confidence of my clients, the commitment to excellence of my team, and the ongoing strong support of Sotheby's International Realty. My gratitude extends to you all. more...
Rebecca named to Sotheby's "Top 100" for Q1 | 2022
I am honored once again to be named among Sotheby’s International Realty Company-Owned Brokerage’s Top 100 Sales Associates. My amazing clients make this possible and I am incredibly grateful. They say you are known by the company you keep and I am privileged to keep company with the exceptional. more...
San Francisco Market Update | 2022 Q1
Sotheby's First Quarter 2022 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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Our Listing Featured in New York Times - What You Get
The New York Times real estate column, "What You Get" highlights 3 properties in California priced at $1.9 million. So honored that my listing at 1880 Jackson Street #501 was selected to be featured.
View the article with additional photos at The New York Times online
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50 Year San Francisco Market Cycles: 1970-2021
For the market watchers in all of us, this detailed chart – click pdf to view – shows the nearly never-ending upward price trajectory of San Francisco residential real estate over the last 50 years. Key macroeconomic events are noted to place the downturns in context.
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Sotheby's 2022 Luxury Outlook Report
Welcome to Sotheby's 2022 Luxury Outlook report, our annual in-depth exploration of high-end residential markets across the globe. With demand reaching record levels, inventory generally not keeping up, and people caring more than ever about their homes, 2021 was a busy year. In this report, we follow the trends that are likely to shape the coming months across the world’s prime housing markets, from the resurgence of urban cities to the return of the international buyer.
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San Francisco Market Update | 2021-Q4
Sotheby's 2021 Year End Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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SAN FRANCISCO MARKET UPDATE | 2021 Q3
Sotheby's Third Quarter 2021 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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SAN FRANCISCO MARKET UPDATE | 2021 Q2
Sotheby's Second Quarter 2021 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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Rebecca Schumacher Named to Real Trends "America’s Best" Small Teams List | 2021
I am pleased to be recognized in the 2021 REAL Trends “America’s Best” rankings of small teams by $volume. This honor would not be possible without the confidence of my clients, the commitment to excellence of my team, and the ongoing strong support of Sotheby's International Realty. My gratitude extends to you all. more...
You're Invited to the 2021 S.F. Decorator Showcase
The San Francisco brokerage of Sotheby's International Realty is proud to sponsor this year’s all-digital edition of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase.
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San Francisco Market Update | 2021 Q1
Sotheby's First Quarter 2021 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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Rebecca Schumacher Interviewed: What Buyers and Sellers Should Consider in 2021
Listen to Rebecca Schumacher in conversation with Cynthia Greenfield and Sabrina Lowell from Private Ocean, a West Coast-based wealth management and financial planning firm. The topic of this episode is the San Francisco Real Estate Market in 2021 and what issues Buyers and Sellers should to take into consideration.
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San Francisco Market Update | 2020 Q4
Sotheby's Fourth Quarter 2020 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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SAN FRANCISCO MARKET UPDATE | Q2 2020
Sotheby's Second Quarter 2020 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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SAN FRANCISCO MARKET UPDATE | Q1 2020
Sotheby's First Quarter 2020 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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Discover seamless home preparation solutions through Sotheby's White Glove
The Sotheby’s International Realty White Glove program is designed to provide luxurious and comprehensive home
preparation services with professional project management and no upfront costs.
White Glove offers you value at every stage of the home selling or buying process with an exclusive suite of seamless home preparation services powered by notable brands and partners, such as Zoom Casa, Sotheby's, and Sotheby's Home.
These services include professional staging and design, high-impact upgrades, landscaping, packing and moving, and temporary housing, plus strategic home renovations, valuation services, and furniture consignment.
White Glove is the ideal solution for elevating your property and your experience.
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2019 Year in Review San Francisco Market Update
Sotheby's 2019 Year in Review San Francisco Market Update analyzes activity for 2019 compared to previous years by neighborhood and housing type.
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San Francisco Market Update | Q3 2019
Sotheby's Third Quarter 2019 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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SECOND QUARTER 2019 SAN FRANCISCO MARKET UPDATE
Sotheby's Second Quarter 2019 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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WSJ Mansion Global profiles the wild history of the 2019 San Francisco Decorator Showcase Home
Profiled in the Mansion Global section of the Wall Street Journal, one of San Francisco's most iconic homes offers a fascinating slice of our city's history. The home at 3800 Washington Street is an 18,000 plus square-foot mansion and a near exact replica of "Le Petit Trianon," at the Palace Versailles in Paris. Over 30 of the top West Coast interior and landscape designers have remade the residence which will be open to the public April 27-May 27, 2019 for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase - an annual benefit for San Francisco University High School.
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SF GATE: "HIDDEN COW HOLLOW HOME IN A 'MAGICAL GARDEN' ASKS $3.295 MILLION"
View an article in SF Gate by Emily Landes highlighting one of Rebecca's recent listings.
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Rebecca Schumacher: "What do you need to know before buying a fixer upper?"
This was a question Rebecca was recently invited to answer for The San Francisco Chronicle. The topic is one of her prime areas of value added and favorite subjects. Our answers would vary if considering the question for developers; in this case she focused on end-user buyers.
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FIRST QUARTER 2019 SAN FRANCISCO MARKET UPDATE
Sotheby's First Quarter 2019 Market Update reviews activity for this year compared to the same period last year by neighborhood and housing type.
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Rebecca Schumacher Featured in "Sound Off" Section of SF Chronicle
Rebecca was recently invited to answer this question for The San Francisco Chronicle; "What do you need to know before buying a fixer upper?" This topic is one of her prime areas of value added and favorite subjects. Answers would vary if considering the question for developers; in this case she focused on end-user buyers.
We stand ready to assist our buyers with winding their way through the complicated, but ultimately exciting and satisfying process of purchasing a “fixer” to be their next dream house. Smart research up front can help you avoid the pitfalls and set reasonable expectations. Architects whose work we respect and admire are available as resources to our buyers in the evaluation of fixer opportunities.
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Sheila Schroeder Discusses 13 Tips To Consider When Your Company Announces It’s Going Public
We are delighted to introduce Sheila Schroeder, Business Development Officer at Private Ocean Wealth Management. Over the past several years the Schumacher Properties Team has developed a professional relationship with Sheila for the benefit of our mutual clients.
If you or someone you know is with a company going public this year, we hope you will find Sheila’s insights valuable and informative.
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How Much Fog Does Your San Francisco Neighborhood Receive? See the Map!
Mark Twain allegedly once said, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." Whether Twain actually made this remark about our city is up for debate, but what we do know for certain is that the amount of fog we get varies wildly by neighborhood.
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Rebecca Schumacher: "The best advice I’ve ever received about luxury customer service"
Featured in an article by Inman News, Rebecca Schumacher and other top producing Sotheby's International Realty agents share the secrets of their success in "The Best Advice I’ve Ever Received About Luxury Customer Service".
Inman News is a leading provider of information, insights and analysis in the real estate industry.
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Viyet is Now Sotheby's Home
What do you do with beautiful designer furniture, accessories, and artwork when it’s time to move on? That’s precisely the problem Sotheby’s Home (formerly Viyet) set out to solve. What started as a curated consignment marketplace quickly became the preferred platform for design aficionados to buy and sell the best in pre-owned décor, antiques, and so much more. Viyet's evolution from start-up to established company caught the attention of Sotheby’s, which acquired Viyet in February 2018.
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Inventory of Homes for Sale in San Francisco Hits 7-Year High
SocketSite™ has published an analysis of the current residential housing inventory in San Francisco along with a graph documenting inventory levels since 2007.
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Art of Living: Chef's Tables in Distinctive Homes-Including 1372 Francisco, Our Gorgeous Listing
In the world’s trendiest restaurants, the chef’s table is the most highly sought-after seat, where special guests enjoy the kitchen’s unique creations. These home chef’s tables let every diner be a VIP.
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Dog-Friendly San Francisco
Dogs live the good life in San Francisco. Walk down any street and you'll see a pooch happily trotting along, catching crumbs under cafe tables, or chasing tennis balls in one of the many off-leash neighborhood parks. See 7x7 Magazine's review of all the best places for you and your dog to have fun in San Francisco.
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Where the 60,000 units in San Francisco's Residential Pipeline Will Land
San Francisco Business Times has released their annual residential development map for 2018. Every large development project in San Francisco that is under construction (green on the map), approved (blue) or proposed (red) has been mapped. more...
San Francisco Home with a View of the Golden Gate Bridge
Our new listing at 268 Mallorca Way is featured in the Mansion Global section of this weekend's Wall Street Journal! Designed by EAG Studio for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living, the result is bold, daring and incredibly chic.
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We Built a House!
The Sotheby's International Realty San Francisco Brokerage is proud to announce that our New Story campaign has raised over $6,000 in donations, enough to build a complete new house!
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Rebecca Schumacher Interviewed in Wall Street Journal About Designer Model Units in New Developments
Rebecca Schumacher was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal discussing the role model units play in selling new development luxury condominiums. As buyers at The Pacific, a 76-unit luxury building in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, Rebecca and her husband Guido discussed how they were able to downsize into a condominium from a single-family home. After spending time in the designer models and meeting with Jay Jeffers, designer for The Pacific, they were able to better envision how the unfinished condo they were interested to buy could be customized to fit their needs.
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10 Dream Homes that Take City Dwelling to a Whole New Level
Tour ten urban dream homes, including a spectacular loft in Brooklyn and a penthouse in Sao Paulo.
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Rebecca Schumacher Named to The Leading 100 for 2017
The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco and San Francisco magazine in partnership with the Real Trends organization recently named Rebecca Schumacher to The Leading 100 for 2017 for the second year in a row. This list recognizes the top performers in Bay area residential real estate sales based on exceptional results and personal performance. Our congratulations to all of the agents named in The Leading 100 for their outstanding professionalism and dedication to our industry. more...
Wall Street Journal Names Rebecca Schumacher to Top 250 Agents in America
The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends announce Rebecca Schumacher Named to the Top 250 Luxury Real Estate Professionals in America by Sales Volume. more...
Sotheby's Agents Named to Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends Top 250 Real Estate Professionals
Congratulations to all of my colleagues on being named to this prestigious list! more...
CELEBRATE SUMMER AT THE 33RD ANNUAL FILLMORE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Art and soul converge on Fillmore Street over the Independence Day weekend. From sunup to sundown, visitors can enjoy live music from multiple stages, browse the offerings of over 12 blocks of fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food and beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed.
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Beautiful New Design Plans Revealed for Francisco Park on Russian Hill
Exciting new design plans have been released for the future Francisco Park on the site of the old Francisco Reservoir. The plans call for sweeping view terraces, a children's park, dog run, Historic Art & Education Center, a community garden and lots of open space. The thoughtful layout contains multiple areas of flowering trees & plants connected by natural paths containing smartly designed walls, benches and plazas. Once completed, Francisco Park will be a wonderful addition to the City’s north side!
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Dutch Master at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2017
Sausalito interior designer Martin Kobus makes his second impressive appearance at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, now celebrating its fortieth year. He has created a brilliant homage to the Dutch Bibioltheek (library) and modern art technology. Kobus' dramatic room effortlessly mixes eras and style periods, and dazzles with a superbly controlled dream-like effect of great originality.
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Sotheby's Sells Record $71 Million Diamond
On April 4, Sotheby’s set a new record for any diamond or jewel when The Pink Star, a 59.60-carat oval fancy vivid pink internally flawless diamond, sold for US$71.2 million, more than double the previous record for a fancy vivid pink diamond.
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi List Santa Barbara Villa for $45 Million
The Wall Street Journal recently announced that beloved stand-up comedian, television show host, bestselling author, and Emmy Award winner Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Australian–American actress Portia de Rossi, have listed their storied Santa Barbara, California estate for $45 million USD.
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Tour a Modern Tribeca Penthouse Triplex
This generous Tribeca triplex combines the most desirable elements of loft and townhouse living in a distinctly modern retreat. Originally developed during the Colonial era, 49 Murray Street spans approximately 4,600 square feet on three separate levels.
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The Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Achieved $95 Billion in Global Sales Volume for 2016
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today reported that in 2016 its affiliated brokers and sales professionals achieved approximately $95 billion in global sales volume, the highest annual sales volume performance in the history of the brand, driven largely by a brand record of over 127,000 transactions.
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Contemporary Art and Design Highlights For Your Home
Sotheby’s France’s NOW! sale will take place in Paris on 23 February. The NOW! selection provides novices and seasoned collectors with carefully curated pieces to choose from. Explore the sale and find the perfect piece. more...
The Coolest Eco-Friendly Homes on the Market Right Now
Tour eco-friendly homes around the globe, including an incredible 2015 HOBI award winning ‘BEST CUSTOM HOME’ with water views in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Extraordinary Properties: Form & Function
Architecture that challenges the norm has the power to turn heads, but innovative design fueled by functionality transforms lives. Explore seven homes with dramatic and innovative designs.
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10 Most Popular Properties of 2016
Millions of people visited homes all around the world on sothebysrealty.com in 2016. Back by popular demand, we present the 10 most viewed properties from last year.
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For Those Who Love Ultra-Modern, A Reimagined Victorian in Alamo Square
Incredible design and attention to detail are at the forefront of this dramatic contemporary home with stunning views across San Francisco.
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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Week of January 23rd, 2017
Highlights from last week’s top news stories on luxury real estate, including mega mansions in Greenwich Village.
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The Woolworth Tower Remains a New York Downtown Classic
On 24 April 1913, with the flip of a switch from inside the White House, President Woodrow Wilson officially illuminated the Woolworth Building, thus inaugurating the world’s tallest construction. Today, just over a century after its completion, this National Historic Landmark is experiencing a rebirth.
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Sotheby's International Realty Launches Apple TV App
Sotheby’s new Apple TV® app allows consumers to gain access to Sotheby’s extensive video library and watch HD streams of nearly 50,000 properties represented by the Sotheby's brand worldwide. more...
THE PACIFIC IN SAN FRANCISCO MAKES ITS FIRST SALE AT $3,750/SQ FT
The Pacific is San Francisco's newest and most highly anticipated ultra-luxury building. News of the first recorded sale is announced in August 29th issue of The Registry. more...
THE LEADING 100!
The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco and San Francisco magazine in partnership with the Real Trends organization recently named Rebecca Schumacher to The Leading 100 for 2016. This list recognizes the top performers in Bay area residential real estate sales based on exceptional results and personal performance. Our congratulations to all of the agents named in The Leading 100 for their outstanding professionalism and dedication to our industry. more...
S.F. LUXURY MARKET TAKES A HIT AS TECH BUYERS AND FOREIGN INVESTORS PULL BACK
It looks like the full-steam-ahead San Francisco market is finally slowing down, with overall inventory rising to levels not seen since 2012, when the market was still recovering from the financial meltdown of 2008, according to Redfin data. The segment of the market taking the hardest hit seems to be the luxury market, where the typical buyers (namely tech and foreign investors) are taking a step back, said Redfin agent Miriam Westberg, who specializes in high-end sales. more...
London's Brexit Pains Could Mean Gains for American Luxury Real Estate
With Britain now seeking to end its membership in the European Union, US luxury real estate analyists are anticipating that overseas investors in the London market will sell their properties and take their money stateside. more...
2013: The Year and Looking Ahead
was unquestionably a record-setting, stellar year for San Francisco residential real estate. Citywide we enjoyed a complete recovery and exceeded all previous highs set at the end of 2007. 2013’s median sale price in single family houses was up 20.4% over 2012 and up 10.2% for condos/co-ops/TICs. Days on market plummeted over 34% as offer dates were set on most properties. Nearly 35% of all properties sold for over the list price, with the average sales price at 4.4% over list. We are experiencing extreme inventory shortages, and while Spring should bring new listings, the more...
ART SANDWICHED IN AT FOG DESIGN+ART
Join the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's Modern Art Council on the go as we delve into the world of design at FOG Design+Art, the city's newest modernism fair, featuring prominent 20th-century and contemporary design dealers and a selection of leading modern and contemporary art galleries. In collaboration with the FOG Design+Art Steering Committee, we invite you to enjoy a delicious breakfast in a private design lounge, followed by an explorative panel discussion with leading members of the design and architecture community. more...
Second Half, 2012
What a difference a year makes! After the steady decline in values that began as a result of the financial crisis and Lehman collapse, San Francisco’s residential property values rose steadily throughout all of 2012, gaining nearly 10% year over year. Values now approach mid-2008 levels, down only slightly from the 2007 peak. Demand remains strong and inventory is scarce. more...
First Half, 2012
The market was so strong in the First Quarter of this year that there was not a moment to devote to summarizing what was happening while trying to ride the crest of a big wave. Consequently, this Report covers the entire First Half of 2012. more...
Fourth Quarter, 2011
2011 has proved to be a year of contrasts - and the year has nearly 6 weeks remaining at the time of this writing. Netting out the contrasting elements, here are some of my personal observations: more...
Fourth Quarter, 2010
Let's talk results: 2010 proved to be a relatively stable year for San Francisco's north side real estate market. These superb neighborhoods all showed slight fluctuations, with the overall trend resulting in an approximately 2% rise in property values over the last year. We have now regained over half of what was lost in value due to the financial sector's crisis that hit in 2008. more...
Third Quarter, 2010
We are in the midst of the third quarter of 2010, and the biggest news is today's ultra-low mortgage interest rates. A "jumbo conforming" 30-year fixed loan (up to a loan amount of $729,500) is now priced at under 4.5%! A jumbo 30-year fixed loan (higher loan amounts) is priced approximately one percent higher. more...
First Quarter, 2010
The recovery continues - the First Quarter of 2010 was strong in all San Francisco residential property price ranges, and that momentum is even more evident in April. All economic indicators of our local real estate market continue to improve. We now have very modestly rising home prices, fewer days on market, many multiple offers, and improved inventory accompanied by strong demand. more...
Third Quarter, 2009
Reflecting on the third quarter of 2009, it is clear that San Francisco real estate experienced a bounce off the bottom of the market as buyers returned in earnest. Buyers now realize that the market recovery in San Francisco has not just begun-it also appears to be sustainable. more...
Second Quarter, 2009
The buyers are back. Properties in San Francisco’s best neighborhoods were not selling during the first quarter of this year, but that has changed. Coinciding with the Spring season, the buyers stepped forward, acknowledging the general consensus that our market has seen its bottom — especially in District 7 (Marina, Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights) and Russian Hill. more...
Fourth Quarter, 2008
Always committed to discussing the City’s real estate market in unvarnished terms, we now share with you our fourth quarter San Francisco assessment. Clearly macro economic events have had an impact on our wonderful city and its high end properties. more...
Third Quarter, 2008
Today is July 11th, and I must admit that I have been dragging my feet in writing my Q3 market commentary. more...
Second Quarter, 2008
San Francisco’s residential housing market continues to defy gravity. When most of the nation and some of the Bay Area is feeling the impact of the credit crisis to varying degrees, our desirable neighborhoods continue to prosper. The first quarter of this year saw a continuation of residential property appreciation in both single family homes and condominiums/TICs. more...