June 2025 Pulse Check for Bay Area Real Estate
Your monthly check-in on Bay Area real estate — and how to play it smart this summer
Summer is here — and while the rest of the Bay is heading to Tahoe or Europe, the real estate market? It’s still moving.
But not in the same way everywhere.
Let’s break down what’s happening across the Bay Area right now — and what it means for you depending on where you’re at in the process:
📍 San Francisco: Low Inventory, High Competition
San Francisco’s market is moving fast, especially for single-family homes. In May:
Median home price rose 6.5% year over year to $1.8M
Homes sold in a median of 13 days (same as last year)
Price per square foot increased to $1,057
10.5% more homes went into contract than last year
Inventory remains tight — just 1.2 months supply
Translation? Competition is fierce. If you're a buyer in SF this summer, you're stepping into a seller's market. Be ready to move fast and come prepared.
Condo buyers are also facing a hotter market:
Condo prices hit a new May record at $1.29M (up 10%)
Days on market dropped by a full week
Inventory is tightening here too, now at just 2.5 months
📍 East Bay: More Balanced, Still Moving
The East Bay is seeing a slightly different story — still competitive, but with a touch more breathing room.
Median home price rose 1.8% to $1.3M
Homes are taking 14 days to sell (1 day longer than last May)
Price per square foot actually dipped slightly
5% more homes went into contract
Inventory is up 14.8%, with 2.1 months supply
Translation: Buyers here have more choices, but good homes are still moving quickly. This is what a more balanced market looks like — not quite a buyer’s market, but not a frenzy either.
🎯 What This Means for You
If you’re thinking about buying this summer:
Be prepared for competition, especially in SF
The East Bay offers more flexibility and opportunity — some homes are sitting, which means you may have room to negotiate
Get pre-approved and move quickly when you find something you love
If you’re thinking about selling:
SF sellers are in a strong position right now
East Bay sellers should still price strategically — the right home will move fast
If You’re “Waiting Until Fall”:
That’s fair — fall usually brings more listings and momentum.
Get your financing lined up
Keep tabs on your target neighborhoods
Start any prep work now so you're ready to hit the ground running
Final Take
Summer doesn’t look busy — but don’t mistake quiet for slow. Deals are still happening, smart prep still pays off, and timing it right can give you a serious edge.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just waiting with purpose — understanding the rhythm of the market helps you move smarter, not harder.
Know someone thinking about making a move?
Forward this their way — or reach out if you want to talk strategy for summer or beyond.
Let’s make the market work for you — not the other way around.
P.S. I’d love to know what you thought of this market update. What do you want more of? Hit reply and let me know — I read every message.