Category archive - Market Statistics

San Francisco Months-Supply-of-Inventory & Days-on-Market Analysis

Generally speaking, 4-5 months supply of inventory is considered a balanced market between buyers and sellers; less than 4 months is considered a sellers’ market; and more than 5 months is considered a buyers’ market.

By these definitions (as well as others), the home market in many of San Francisco’s neighborhoods is now a strong buyers’ market – which means more choice, less competitive bidding, increased price reductions, more price negotiation. This doesn’t mean that the best-value homes aren’t still often selling quickly.


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High End vs. Low End Market Statistics

SF Real Estate Market Makes Major Shift to Lower-Priced Homes, as Higher-End Market Declines

Comparison of SF House, Condo and TIC sales 10/15/08 – 1/30/09 with one year earlier by price range

Total # of Sales:  down 27% – 30%*     Total Dollar Volume:  down 43% – 46%*

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