Buying a Co-op in San Francisco: What to Know Before You Fall in Love
Buying a co-op in San Francisco isn’t harder than buying a condo — it’s just different. From share loans to board approvals, co-ops come with their own rules and rewards. Here’s what to know before you buy into one of The City’s most timeless forms of homeownership.
SoMa Part 2: The Condo Comeback
SoMa’s story keeps evolving. After the pandemic pause, the neighborhood’s condo market is bouncing back—fueled by returning workers, AI companies, and buyers rediscovering the value of San Francisco’s most versatile homes. From industrial-chic lofts to modern glass towers, SoMa is once again proving that reinvention is part of its DNA.
Rebuilding The City: Inside San Francisco’s Real Estate Shift from Recovery to Reinvention
San Francisco’s real estate market is rewriting its own story. Inventory is down, demand is up, and AI wealth and tech liquidity are transforming how buyers and sellers move. Entry-level buyers are exploring TICs and co-ops while the luxury market is catching fire. Even Mid-Market and Union Square are buzzing again with renovations, retail reboots, and renewed confidence. The City isn’t just recovering — it’s reinventing itself.
SoMa Part 1: From Warehouses to Loft Living
Once a gritty industrial zone, SoMa has reinvented itself time and again—from shipyards and printing presses to punk shows, loft living, and tech startups. Today, its blend of history, art, and innovation makes South of Market one of San Francisco’s most fascinating neighborhoods.
San Francisco’s Comeback: It’s Complicated (and That’s Very Us)
San Francisco never moves in straight lines. Crime is down, rents are up, and optimism is creeping back into The City’s streets. From Union Square’s retail revival to luxury buyers returning and investors circling once-empty office spaces, San Francisco is reinventing itself again. The comeback is real, it’s complicated, and it feels exactly like us.
Knob and Tube: A Real Estate Classic That Keeps On Giving
Now, this wasn’t exactly a surprise for me. After all, the property’s age, the original switches, and the lack of any electrical upgrade on file pretty much screamed “knob-and-tube still lurking here!” I called it before we even got to the living room, but explaining how to easily spot it’s likely presence (property’s age, original switches, and the lack of any new electrical permits on file) was still a fun moment to share with my clients.
You're Smart if you Buy a Home in San Francisco
As I’m browsing the blogosphere, I caught a glimpse of yet another article saying something positive about San Francisco real estate. Realtor Magazine quoted Forbes Magazine as saying SF is one of the 10 smartest places to buy a home NOW! Why?
Well, according to them: