Turkey's almost on the table, so let's dig into some SF real estate news ahead of Thanksgiving 2025!
San Francisco real estate is heating up, with homes selling at the fastest rate among large US cities. The AI boom, rising stocks, and lower rates have added fuel to the fire. This October saw the most home sales in SF since May 2022. Read more on our blog.
There is talk of a 50-year mortgage. Is this the holiday gift homebuyers need? Not really.
Stretching your mortgage by 20+ years doesn’t make your monthly that much cheaper, but it does make for a terrible amortization table—what you pay in interest vs principal—costing almost double the interest of a 30-year loan if you stay the full half-century. (Which may be unlikely, given that the median first-time buyer is now 40 years old.)
If not a wacky new mortgage, what can make your real estate process easier? Working with a great team, of course! 😉 Here are a few highlights from recent clients.
Danielle's preparation and sale of my home was efficient, professional and seamless. It sold within a couple weeks at 147% of asking - a hugely significant increase. I was wary at first of putting my trust in someone I had only met on zoom, but Danielle's quiet appeal and direct, strategic approach won me over. I have never before written an online review; I'm making an exception here because Danielle is absolutely the very best at what she does.
I had a wonderful experience working with Josh. He is exceptionally detail-oriented, responsive, and genuinely committed to his clients. His negotiation skills are truly outstanding -- he approached every discussion with confidence and strategy, securing a great outcome for me. Thanks to his thoughtful guidance and planning, everything went smoothly from start to finish.
It was a great experience working with Katie to lock my first home. Even with multiple offers, she negotiated an excellent price for the property. It was a long process but Katie is very patient. She was supportive during the entire process and continues to be a resource for me as I settle into being a homeowner.
I run a professional home staging company in San Francisco, so when it came to my own condo, I had a very large pool of agents to choose from. I decided to work with Danielle because over the years working together I appreciated her professionalism and straightforward approach. I needed someone with great negotiating skills and a large network, as personal relationships are what gets deals done here. Danielle is equipped with all the above.
Read more client testimonials here.
Thank you for trusting us as your real estate advisor this year. It really means the world. Have a great Thanksgiving!
‘From 25 mph to 100 mph’: How the Bay Area housing market changed in 2025 - SF Chronicle
The Economics of a 50 Year Mortgage - A Wealth of Common Sense
‘Stop Buying Lattes’ as the Path to Homeownership, and Other Myths - Housing Notes
First-Time Home Buyer Share Falls to Historic Low of 21%, Median Age Rises to 40 - NAR Newsroom
Flashy Backsplashes: Consider These Alternatives to Traditional Tiles - Mansion Global
The Noe Valley Bar That Solved the 49ers' Stadium Problem - SFGATE
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Looking for a trusted team to help you buy and/or sell a home in San Francisco? Reach out to us today. We'd love to help!
