San Francisco Real Estate Sales Data – December 2009

San Francisco Real Estate Sales Data – December 2009

As I do every month, I ran the latest San Francisco real estate sales figures from the month of December for you.  Obviously, I’m a little late, since it’s almost February, but as they say, better late than never, right? 😉 

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2009 San Francisco Sales Data

2009 San Francisco Sales Data

I run this report every month, but this time, I thought I’d let you look at the WHOLE year ALL at once!
So here’s 2009’s summary of home sales pulled directly from the MLS. Remember, these are all closed sales and not pending sales.  (And also remember that very few sales from new developments ever end up on the MLS.) 

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The Elephant in the Room: Family, Real Estate, and Why You Should Care

The Elephant in the Room: Family, Real Estate, and Why You Should Care

I was talking to a friend the other day about elephants—don’t ask me how we got there, but it was one of those conversations that just kind of happens. And it got me thinking. Elephants are pretty amazing, and not just because they can literally uproot trees. It’s their sense of family that really sets them apart. These guys take “it takes a village” to a whole new level.

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 To Rent or Not to Rent – That is the Question!

To Rent or Not to Rent – That is the Question!

Rents in San Francisco are (surprise) on the rise! As less people qualify for loans due to the tighteninig restrictions in the mortgage industry (restrictions that I agree with wholeheartedly), more people need to rent, rent, rent their homes in San Francisco. And what happens with supply & demand? As demand goes up, supply goes down, and prices skyrocket.

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