Clients, friends, and colleagues:
Data from August (and the summer in general) is never the best barometer for market activity, as it's routinely a slower season (less data) before listings to begin to launch in droves after Labor Day.
3-month rolling figures, year-over-year, show the median sales price is slightly up (+2.6%) for single-families and slightly down (-2.2%) for condos.
Here in the early stages of the fall market, there's a lot to be optimistic about with regards to real estate activity in San Francisco:
1) Interest rates have hit their lowest point since Spring 2023: ~6.2% for 30-yr fixed.
2) With inflation seemingly under control and weakness showing in the US labor market, officials are widely expected to drop their benchmark lending rate by at least a quarter percentage point when they wrap up a two-day gathering this coming Wednesday, September 18th. Per Bloomberg.
3) Despite recent stock market volatility, year-to-date, the Dow remains +10%; Nasdaq +19%; and the S&P +18%.
Next month's market report will have meaningful September data. On the ground we're seeing plenty of new listings on a daily basis as seller's look to take advantage before the winter doldrums.
Prized neighborhoods, well-priced single-family homes, and boutique condos are seeing healthy demand. Opportunities remain in various sectors where motivated sellers can be found. I know of several.
Any quesitons, needs, specific property inquiries, etc, feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Faye