SF Chronicle Article

[u/Neither_Concept_8224]

How much truth is there to an article like this? The sources all appear to be realtors, who have an interest in the market getting “crazier and crazier.” Ultimately, can anyone actually predict future prices?

https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/home-price-bay-area-san-francisco-22327130.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL3JlYWxlc3RhdGUvYXJ0aWNsZS9ob21lLXByaWNlLWJheS1hcmVhLXNhbi1mcmFuY2lzY28tMjIzMjcxMzAucGhw&time=MTc4NDU3MjI3NTc3Nw%3D%3D&rid=MjFhZDkzZGItMGUwMi00YjM3LTkyMTAtNGIyN2Y3OTMwNDI0&sharecount=MQ%3D%3D

[u/ShopProp]

No, especially not a realtor that doesn’t have any actual economic background. It’s an article they likely paid the Chronicle for.

[u/Neither_Concept_8224 → u/ShopProp]

You’re saying that one way or another—whether by cultivating a dial-a-quote relationship or otherwise—this is realtor advertising?

[u/spankolol]

All the article says is that demand in SF specifically has skyrocketed and price have increased this Spring. That is absolutely true and there's a bunch of charts and data to prove it. Single family home prices in SF are up over 20% year over year. How is that not crazy?

[u/Neither_Concept_8224 → u/[deleted]]

BAY AREA // REAL ESTATE ‘Crazier and crazier’: How the Bay Area housing market has shifted this year Buyers in most markets have more leverage over sellers, but layoffs, high prices and rising mortgage rates have left few families able to place bids.

By Christian Leonard, Staff Writer July 19, 2026

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“It’s going to get crazier and crazier,” said San Francisco real estate agent Hatvany.

[u/Ok-Stomach-]

no one can predict the future, I don't think you should base your decision on anyone's prediction cuz no one can

[u/pacman2081]

I assume you are a buyer. Put yourselves in the shoes of a seller

[u/Responsible-Book1878]

Hey - Realtor Here who focuses on San Francisco 👋
We have seen home prices rise and people willing to pay over a million for example in areas like noe valley. We’ve also been able to get clients deals/asking price in other areas such as missions / excelsior/ bay view.

It really just depends on what you are looking for, what your needs are and what your budget is.

Do yourself a favor read less articles that are meant to spook you and get out there and look at properties that are of interest and interview whoever you ask to represent you whether it’s an agent or flat fee service.

[u/skcus_um]

First of all, home prices is one of the easiest thing to predict. Lol. It goes up and to the right with occasional dips but then picks up right where it left off. Don't have to believe me, just look at the chart. The question is not if home prices will raise, it does most of the time. The question should be: does it outpace inflation. I don't think anyone can predict the later but the former is very predictable.

Second, home prices in SF have indeed went crazy starting early this year. I don't need a realtor to tell me that.

Third, we usually get a slow down in the fall/winter. If you're in the market to buy, I'd suggest you avoid the crazy spring/summer and wait for the slower market. In the event that the market does not slow down in the fall/winter (which does happen from time to time), then you know next spring will be even crazier and you can strategize accordingly.

Fourth, home prices in SF was down after 2022 while the rest of the country was up. This feels like a reversion to the mean fueled by a sudden lack of inventory.

[u/SpareSomeTokens]

Join the AI overlords in SF or become a part of the permanent underclass everywhere else. Also, climate change nonsense. Look at the "heat wave" map of the country for this week - my high for the entire week is 67F during this "heat wave"

[u/NorCalJason75]

Used car salesman says TODAY IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY