Despite a slow start in January and escalating layoffs in high-tech, last month's data shows a thawing of the winter doldrums, giving way to increased open house traffic, number of offers, overbidding, and absorption.
That being said, we remain in a buyer's market across most property types. However, choice properties are still attracting multiple offers and selling over the asking price. As always, in San Francisco, each property is unique and each sale requires a tailored approach from a buyer's or seller's perspective.
National mortgage rates have been on the rise over the past several weeks with the 30-year fixed rate nearing seven percent once again. Freddie Mac reported this week 'Mortgage rates continue their upward trajectory as the Federal Reserve signals a more aggressive stance on monetary policy. Overall, consumers are spending in sectors that are not interest rate sensitive, such as travel and dining out. However, rate-sensitive sectors, such as housing, continue to be adversely affected. As a result, would-be homebuyers continue to face the compounding challenges of affordability and low inventory.'
YEAR-OVER-YEAR COMPARISON
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
MONTH-OVER-MONTH COMPARISON
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
CHANGE IN PAST MONTH:
SALES PRICE +4.0%
DAYS ON MARKET -15 days
MEDIAN AREA VALUES
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
2022
* Denotes small sample size; Use caution when interpreting results.
YEAR-OVER-YEAR COMPARISON
CONDOMINIUMS/TIC/COOPs
MONTH-OVER-MONTH COMPARISON
CONDOMINIUMS/TIC/COOPs
CHANGE IN PAST MONTH:
SALE PRICE +18.5%
DAYS ON MARKET -49 days
MEDIAN AREA VALUES
CONDOMINIUMS/TIC/COOPs
2022
* Denotes small sample size; Use caution when interpreting results.