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San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – October 2023
Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or thousands of unique, individual sales occurring within different time periods
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – September 2023
Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or thousands of unique, individual sales occurring within different time periods
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – August 2023
Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or thousands of unique, individual sales occurring within different time periods
TIC or Condo: What’s the Better Choice for Homeownership in San Francisco?
So you have decided to step into San Francisco's Real Estate Market. You get excited with the idea of finally owning a property in the city and getting out of the monthly rental. A condo unit, perhaps? And while you are browsing for your ideal property, you come across this incredible listing that ticks all your wishlist at a relatively lower price point! But as you read the description, you encountered the word "TIC" or "Tenancy-In-Common." If you have not heard about this property, it's best to continue reading. You can easily get lost and overwhelmed with resources online if you navigate from one article to another.
Expert Tips: 7 Red Flags That Could Spell Disaster for Your Condominium Purchase
The whole process of finding your dream condominium unit can be both exciting and exhausting. Much more if it is your first time acquiring a property. From searching online listings for available inventory, to property viewing, it can take so much time, effort and energy! But at the end of your buying journey, when you finally find the property best suited for you, it can also be beyond rewarding. Although condominium ownership is a convenient way to own a property, there are several important things to consider before making a purchase. Aside from the usual pros and cons in buying a property, there are also several red flags that are the ultimate deal breaker that when you spot one, you better stop and walk away. Otherwise, you will just end up sabotaging your own property.
San Francisco Real Estate Market Report – July 2023
Underlying market and economic dynamics in 2023 have been a mixed bag of often contrary and volatile factors – including downward-trending inflation; interest rates bouncing between 6% and 7%; unceasing uncertainty regarding what the Fed will do next; substantial rebounds in stock markets; bank, commercial real estate and debt-default crises; international political, economic and military conflicts; high-tech layoffs amid generally strong employment statistics; and a recovery in buyer demand, sales activity and home prices, but all 3 remaining significantly lower than the peak of the market in spring 2022