According to Compass, San Francisco has reemerged as the Bay Area’s strongest real estate market, fueled by an unprecedented AI-driven surge in wealth and buyer demand. After early-2025 uncertainty, declining interest rates and rebounding stock markets have reignited confidence, with luxury homes leading the charge amid historically low inventory. As 2026 begins, market conditions suggest an exceptionally competitive spring season, with prices poised to reach new highs.
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