What’s Happening in the Market? May 2024 Update

What’s Happening in the Market? May 2024 Update

What’s Happening In The Market?
May Updates

Please note: this SFAR data is for April 2024

U.S. existing-home sales recently fell from a one-year high, dropping 4.3% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as higher interest rates and rising sales prices continue to keep some prospective buyers on the sidelines. Average 30-year mortgage rates have topped 7% in recent weeks, while the median existing-home sales price hit $393,500 as of last measure, a 4.8% increase from the previous month, according to NAR.

New Listings were up 21.0 percent for single family homes and 26.0 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop properties. Pending Sales increased 21.0 percent for single family homes and 18.8 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop properties.

The Median Sales Price was up 13.7 percent to $1,775,000 for single family homes but decreased 6.4 percent to $1,100,000 for Condo/TIC/Coop properties. Months Supply of Inventory decreased 15.0 percent for single family units but was up 16.2 percent for Condo/TIC/Coop units.

Warmer temperatures appear to have helped bring some sellers back to the market, providing additional options to home shoppers during the spring buying season. Total inventory was up 4.7% month-over-month and 14.4% year-over-year, for a 3.2 months’ supply at the current sales pace, according to NAR. Nevertheless, demand continues to outpace supply and properties are selling quickly, with the typical home spending 33 days on market nationwide, down from 38 days the month before.

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

Based on April 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 –
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Museum Parc #614

For Lease – Asking $3200/mo

Available June 1st, 2024


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

Hills Plaza – 75 Folsom St
@ the Embarcadero
For Lease – Asking $4000/mo
Description:
11th Floor Quiet Condo
Boutique Building
Partial Bay Views
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1
Spacious Living / Dining Area
1 Car Parking Available
Community Rooftop Terrace w/ Bay Bridge Views
Excellent Location
Mid – July Move In

Museum Parc – 9th Floor

For Lease – Call for Pricing


Description:
Private Balcony
Panoramic City Views
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Completely Updated
Custom Designed Kitchen
Wood floors, In-Unit Laundry
Dramatic Jewel Tone Color Palate
Leased Parking Available
Photos coming soon
Mid – June Move In

Museum Parc #501

Museum Parc ’01 Stack

IN CONTRACT – $1,050,000


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

PROPERTY UPDATES

Currently in Contract:

5 Senior Ave
Berkeley, CA
Buyer Represented

Currently in Contract:

1001 E Evelyn Terrace
Sunnyvale, CA
Seller Represented

Mission Bay
Arden – 
LEASEDDescription:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
+ Den
Museum Parc
#1202 – 
LEASEDDescription:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Lumina
#22C – 
LEASEDDescription:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Museum Parc
#516 – 
LEASEDDescription:
Bedrooms: 1 / Bathrooms: 1
Arden
#112 – 
LEASEDDescription:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2
Mission Bay
#810 
– LEASEDDescription:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 1

255 Berry Street – LEASED

Description:
Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2