While the rest of the country is seeing inventory climb and homes sit longer, San Francisco is moving in the opposite direction — inventory is shrinking, homes are selling in under two weeks, and prices are jumping at a pace most markets haven't seen since 2021. If you're making decisions about buying or selling in SF right now, the national headlines will actively mislead you. Quick Takeaways San Francisco has just 218 single-family homes and 466 condos for sale citywide — i

San Francisco's most dangerous home purchases don't look dangerous. Some of the riskiest properties in the city have great photos, fresh staging, and competitive open house energy — and buyers find out the hard way after closing. Here are the six home types that consistently cost SF buyers the most money, and how to spot the red flags before you make an offer. Quick Takeaways A beautifully renovated SF home can hide galvanized pipes, knob-and-tube wiring, and six-figure repai