While Wall Street reacts to tariff drama and shifting policies, San Francisco real estate continues to move at its own pace. Our market isn’t as reactive — and that’s often a good thing.
Still, uncertainty is in the air. As of early April, consumer confidence and the markets have taken a hit. Interest rates are climbing, household wealth is dipping, and economic policy is in flux. The current administration points to long-term gains, but short-term volatility is already here.
Despite these headlines, AI investment is still bringing capital into San Francisco. Some tech professionals are using private stock sales to fund down payments — especially in desirable neighborhoods with easy commutes to downtown — contributing to a noticeable increase in demand.
The data we’re seeing now reflects contracts signed before recent financial shocks. Through March, homes were selling faster, more listings were hitting the market, and competitive bidding had returned in many areas. The next few weeks will show how current uncertainty affects momentum.
If you’re wondering what this means for you, we’re here if you want to talk through how these shifts might impact your plans to buy or sell — or even just want to get a better sense of what’s happening on the ground.
Below are market reports, upcoming listings, available homes, and recent sales. Plus, don’t miss our spotlight on a recent success story highlighting our exclusive pre-market transformation package — along with fun things to do around San Francisco and our pick of the month.
As always, feel free to reach out to us with any real estate-related questions. Whether you’re ready to buy, sell, or explore your options, we’re here to help. If you need assistance outside of San Francisco, our national network of agents is ready to help you, your friends, or your family.
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From the start, we knew this home had so much potential — it just needed the right touches to truly shine. We added a primary bath that really elevated the space, updated the bathrooms, and gave the kitchen a fresh, modern update — simple but stunning changes that paid off big time. The results speak for themselves: We had multiple cash offers and sold for $3,005,000, all cash and a 10-day close! (That’s $310k over asking!)
This is another stunning example of our exclusive pre-market package at work! We specialize in maximizing a home’s value and love seeing it all come together.
Spring brought a jump in sales, faster market times, and more competitive bidding. Inventory rose across the region, though San Francisco’s gains were smaller. Luxury home sales outperformed, with affluent buyers continuing to lead the way.
If you want to do a deeper dive into what these market insights mean for you, or you are just curious about the market, we’d love to chat!
AI Boom Powers Bay Area Office Space Revival
According to Axios, the Bay Area is showing promising signs of recovery in the commercial real estate sector, claiming 11 of the 100 largest U.S. office leases in 2024. While San Francisco’s office vacancy rate remains high, the recent uptick in leasing activity — totaling 3.37 million square feet — signals long-term investment confidence, especially from the tech industry.
Of the 11 leases, four were in San Francisco and seven in Silicon Valley. Tech companies were behind 10 of them, with the remaining lease coming from the life sciences sector. CBRE’s Tech Insights Center notes that a new tech growth cycle is underway, creating more jobs and driving the need for expanded office space.
Momentum began shifting last fall, with generative AI fueling hiring increases and a return to the office. This was supported by new lease agreements and city-led initiatives, like San Francisco’s requirement for city employees to work in-office four days a week.
In total, tech companies signed over 8 million square feet in Bay Area leases last year — more than any other sector and half of all leasing activity. With AI growth continuing to drive demand, experts expect this positive leasing trend to strengthen further throughout 2025, which will be good for the real estate market in San Francisco.
San Francisco Festivals & Events in May
May in San Francisco is bursting with energy, creativity, and celebration. From iconic city-wide races to vibrant cultural parades, live music, outdoor art, and food festivals, there’s something happening on nearly every block.
A new neighborhood gem has just opened — Caché, a lovely French bistro — worth checking out. Unassuming from the exterior, it somehow strikes that perfect balance of warm and intimate but still sleek and elevated.
We stopped in for dinner and were seriously impressed — great wine list, refreshing wine cocktails, beautifully plated dishes, and a cozy vibe. It’s the kind of place that feels like it’s been part of the neighborhood forever — in the best way.
DA Team Tip:
Make your reservations now if you want to get in anytime soon!
“We recently our home with the help of the DA Team. We originally had a different realtor that we didn’t love but Greg was on site for a property we were making an offer on and he was so pleasant that we approached him to represent us and he was happy to. After a few months of bids and stress, the team helped guide us through the bidding, lending, and closing process and we came away as proud owners of our new home! The team was responsive, knowledgeable and helpful whenever we needed them. They didn’t rush or pressure us into anything and they were dedicated to making sure we walked away pleased with any purchase and they definitely succeeded. We hope you get the opportunity to work with them and we are very grateful for their kind and thoughtful approach to helping us find a home we love.“
— S & K
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