What’s Happening in the Market? April 2024 Update

What's Happening In The Market?
April Updates

Please note: this SFAR data is for March 2024

U.S. existing-home sales improved for the second month in a row, jumping 9.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations and marking the largest monthly gain in a year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®(NAR). The rebound in home sales comes amid fluctuating mortgage rates and elevated sales prices, indicating there is plenty of buyer demand heading into the spring selling season.

New Listings were up 2.9 percent for single family homes but decreased 0.6 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop properties. Pending Sales increased 29.8 percent for single family homes and 11.9 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop properties.

The Median Sales Price was up 3.1 percent to $1,747,500 for single family homes and 8.5 percent to $1,150,000 for Condo/TIC/Coop properties. Months Supply of Inventory decreased 16.7 percent for single family units but was up 11.4 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop units.

The recent surge in home sales was likely due to a dip in mortgage rates in December and an increase in housing supply nationwide. According to NAR, total inventory grew 5.9% month-over-month and 10.3% year-over-year to 1.07 million units, for a 2.9 months’ supply at the current sales pace. Buyer demand remains robust, and the limited supply of inventory helped push the median existing-home sales price up 5.7% year-over-year to $384,500, the eighth consecutive month of annual price increases.

San Francisco Condo/TIC/Coop Activity Overview
District 9: Central East Activity Overview
FOR THE FULL REPORT - CLICK HERE!

Sub-District 9 Statistics

Based on March SFARMLS month over month data.

Welcome!

For Condos, both for sale and for lease, in the South of Market Area and Mission Bay it's a buyer's market. With the recent influx of Generation AI companies hiring locally the property showings have increased dramatically. So, keep your referrals coming! It is a Great time to Buy; You can refinance later!

Real Estate Loans Update:
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) conforming loan limits increase to $766,550 in 2024. Up 5.5% compared to the current limit of $726,200. This is positive for first time home buyers coupled with the recent decrease in mortgage rates.  The seller can buy down the loan interest rate for the buyer or contribute to the closing costs.

Please call me any time for information about the neighborhood or current market conditions. I look forward to working with you!

CA Real Estate Commissions to Change in July 2024

The National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) settlement agreement, will go into effect in July 2024, will no longer allow agents to publish the commission in the MLS listing. That rate would be established during negotiations.

Previously, the buyer’s and seller’s agents would split the commission. Going forward:

  • the Buyer will pay their agent
  • the Seller will pay their agent

  Read my most recent testimonial:  

When my husband and I decided to sell our condo (#1404) in the Arden we weren't sure what to expect in this market. Through Jane's hard work, diligence, experience, and expertise the condo sold within 3 weeks and over asking! We couldn't be happier! Having a Realtor who lives in the building is a big plus. The marketing plan for the condo including the website, photography and staging was very professional. Jane went above and beyond by finding temporary storage for some of our furniture and handling the inspections, moves, etc. Jane is willing to help out in any way that's needed and all with a smile. She is a joy to work with and we highly recommend her.
- John & Nyra -
 and 
Museum Parc #501

Museum Parc '01 Stack - Rarely Available
For Sale Off Market - $1,100,000


Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Square Feet: ~1490
Dramatic City Views
Huge Entertainment Area

301 Mission St., Millennium 5E

For Lease - Asking $5000/mo


Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Square Feet: 1150 Approximately
A/C, Gas Cooking, W/D
Interior Courtyard Views
Resort Style Amenities

Museum Parc #614

For Lease - Asking $3200/mo


Description:
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1
Large, updated condo
Courtyard Views, W/D

Museum Parc #1202

PENDING


Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Square Feet: ~1160
City Views, Patio, W/D

Mission Bay - Arden

PENDING


Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2 + Den
Square Feet: ~1287
A/C, Gas Cooking, W/D
Private, Sunny Patio
EZ Street Access for Bikes
Parking Available
Resort Style Amenities

PROPERTY UPDATES
Lumina
#22C - 
LEASED

Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2

Museum Parc
#516 - 
LEASED

Description:
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1

Arden
#112 - 
LEASED

Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2

Museum Parc #1403 - LEASED

Description:
Penthouse Studio

Mission Bay
#810 
LEASED

Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 1

Lumina South Beach - LEASED

Description:
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1

255 Berry Street - LEASED

Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2