Significantly. AI companies are generating well-compensated employees in the city, and many are buying. These buyers tend to be data-driven and decisive, often combining stock compensation with strong loan profiles and large down payments. The surge has tightened inventory and raised competition in certain neighborhoods, particularly in District 5 and tech-adjacent corridors. For sellers, it means a new wave of motivated, qualified buyers. For buyers, it means competition in the most desirable segments is very real.
