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6 days agoReal Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall
San Francisco's real estate market is a seller's market with limited inventory and homes selling faster than the national average.
Condo Price Index: The Federal Reserve reported the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Condo Price Index at 332.44 in September 2025 (Jan 2000 = 100). This is slightly down from its record high of 336.88 reached in May 2025. Days to Pending: The average time for a Boston condo to go pending is approximately 30 days. Specific neighborhoods vary, with 02132 (West Roxbury) going pending in as little as 14 days and 02116 (Back Bay/South End) taking roughly 55 days.
The Manchester metro housing market absorbed 87 homes during the week ending Nov. 1, 2025, while maintaining a brisk 35-day median time on market, less than half the 77-day national median. The New Hampshire metro's performance comes even as active listings surged 49.2% year over year to 385 homes. The data reveals a market operating in strong seller territory despite increased inventory levels.
San Jose blends suburban calm with Silicon Valley energy, and its housing market reflects that balance. The market is only somewhat competitive, with homes receiving about 4 offers on average and selling in around 20 days. The median sale price in July 2025 was $1,498,500, showing the high cost of living in the Bay Area. Still, with 51.6% of homes selling above list price and a 101.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are in a strong position.