Calvin Kam, Top SF Realtor

Now that 2020 is behind us, here are some trends that we are seeing in the real estate market for the new year. Strong buyer demand boosted San Francisco's median home price to $1.65M from $1.6M a year prior but the condo market saw a decline to $1.205M from $1.247M.

"And the sales that are happening, particularly among larger properties in more desirable neighborhoods, are being driven by affluent buyers taking advantage of the market and their healthy stock market returns this year, the Chronicle notes. So in that regard, things aren't all that different in SF real estate but a few lucky people are perhaps getting some decent deals."

The only PGA major to be played this year descends upon our beautiful Harding Park today.

"The Bay Area home market saw an enormous resurgence in sales and a modest increase in prices from May to June, as pent-up demand and record-low interest rates collided with sparse inventory, according to a California Association of Realtors report issued Thursday. Sales of existing, single-family homes rebounded 69.2%, the largest month-to-month sales jump since the association started keeping records for the Bay Area in 1990. Compared to June of last year, sales were down 7.8%. The median price rose to an even $1 million, up 3.6% from May and 4.2% higher year over year."

The surge in properties going into contract is on a national level.Homebuyer sentiment is very positive throughout the U.S. What the Bay Area has to offer goes beyond tech. The inherent value lies in our diversity, culture, beauty and forward thinking. This is the reason why our market will follow the same trajectory as it always has: Onward and Upward!!!

Here is a list of restaurants open for outdoor dining in the Bay Area. This is by no means an all inclusive list but there are some good options out there if you're tired of cooking and want to be served a delicious meal!