Introduction
If you knew that a global pandemic and recession were coming in early 2020, you probably would have thought that real estate prices would decline. To the surprise of many, the exact opposite happened.
Nationwide home prices increased 23.4% over the past year. That’s nearly the highest increase on record, second only to May, 2021:
Real estate across the country has done phenomenally well. But how has the unique Bay Area market done in comparison?
In this summary we’ll review the two most important factors driving real estate: supply and demand. The data is through June, 2021, and reviews statistics related to single family homes in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and San Francisco County.
Supply
As compared to a year ago, housing inventory, which measures supply, has plummeted:
Demand
With the stock market at all-time highs and many Bay Area companies going public, getting purchased, or getting funding, many employees in technology are wealthier than ever before.
This has led to an increase in demand for single-family homes, which have become more sought after as a result of the pandemic.
Over the past year, prices have appreciated nearly 25% in Santa Clara County, 19% in San Mateo County, and almost 8% in San Francisco County:
Price per square foot is also on the rise:
Conclusion
The limited supply and influx of demand has led homes to selling faster than ever. A year ago, homes in these counties would sell in approximately three weeks. That timeline has declined markedly across the board:
It has never been easy or cheap to purchase a home in these counties, but over the past year it has become even harder. While it’s unclear if these trends will continue, the one thing that is clear is this: it’s a seller’s market.
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