What’s Happening in the Market? January 2026 Update

What’s Happening in the Market? January 2026 Update

What’s Happening in the Market? January 2026 Update

What’s Happening In The Market?
January Updates

Please note: this SFAR data is for Dec 2025

U.S. existing home sales ticked up 0.5% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). However, sales were down 1.0% from the same period last year. Regionally, sales rose month-over-month in the Northeast and South, were unchanged in the West, and declined in the Midwest. On a year-over-year basis, sales were flat in the Northeast and South and fell in both the Midwest and West.

New Listings were down 2.6 percent for single family homes and 26.7 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop properties. Pending Sales decreased 12.1 percent for single family homes but increased 31.0 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop properties.

The Median Sales Price was up 10.5 percent to $1,690,000 for single family homes and 2.4 percent to $1,075,000 for Condo/TIC/Coop properties. Months Supply of Inventory decreased 44.4 percent for single family units and 43.5 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop units.

The national median existing-home price continued to climb, rising 1.2% from a year ago to $409,200, according to NAR. This year-over-year increase—the 29th consecutive monthly gain—reflects ongoing tightness in housing supply. At the end of November, there were 1.43 million units for sale, down 5.9% from the previous month but up 7.5% from the same time last year, representing a 4.2-month supply at the current sales pace.

San Francisco Condo/TIC/Coop Activity Overview
District 9: Central East Activity Overview
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Sub-District 9 Statistics

Based on Dec SFARMLS month over month data.

Lending Update: It is official from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the conforming loan limits increased 5.21%. 2025 Conforming loan limit for 1 unit is $806,500. High balance loan limit is $1,209,750 (1.5x of conforming loan limit).

Strong Rental Market. Prices are Up due to return to the office.

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I’m very pleased to be able to work with Jane and am happy to recommend her to prospective clients. I first connected with her when I made a brief stop in San Francisco to discuss the possibility of working together. She was easy to talk to, highly responsive, professional, and to the point. She knew the property and the market very well, as she later helped us find a tenant at the exact rate and time frame she first suggested.

What really stood out to me was when there was a major leakage in the building, leading to substantial property damage while I was out of town. Jane was on top of the problem right away — even before we had any formal agreement in place. She expertly guided us through the insurance and repair process, which saved me from potentially months of stress. She quickly took charge, helping us manage furniture, and arranged reflooring, repainting, and styling choices. When we discovered that the original flooring material was out of production and needed replacing, her eye for interior design proved invaluable. Having seen her work on remodeling another unit, I found her recommendations very sensible and helpful.

Jane’s got quite the skillset and I’m sure you’ll be glad to work with her too.

– A.H., Owner –
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RECENTLY SOLD
Museum Parc #515
San Francisco, CA

$655,000
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1
Seller Represented

Museum Parc #424
San Francisco, CA

$630,000
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1.5
Seller Represented

5 Senior Ave
Berkeley, CA

$1,750,000
Bedrooms: 4 / Bathrooms: 2
Hillside with 3 Bridge Views
Buyer Represented

Museum Parc #501
San Francisco, CA

$1,010,000
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Seller Represented

The Courtyard
Sunnyvale, CA

$650,000
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 1
Sold Off Market
Seller Represented

75 Folsom – Hills Plaza

Coming Soon – For Sale


Description:
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1
City & Bay Views
SqFt:  1000 +/-
Wood floors, In-Unit Laundry
Assigned parking