I have lived in San Francisco since 1978. I have been licensed as a Realtor since 1988. I work with both Buyers and Sellers in all 9 bay area counties. My office is in San Francisco and many people who live here can not afford to buy. I work with motivated buyers who are willing to relocate to affordable areas outside of the City. The many miles that I put on my car each year are well worth it, to see the joy on the face of someone who thought they would never be able to own a home.

The current HOT SPOT for sellers is the East Bay areas. San Pablo and Richmond have seen unpresidented appreciation in home values, 100+% in just 2 years. In Oakland and Berkley many homes are sold in less than 2 weeks with multiple offers. San Francisco on the other hand is a great opportunity for buyers. The burst of the .com bubble has left many home owners in the upper range more agreeable to negotiate to the benefit of the buyer. Owning Real Estate in the Bay area is the best investment you will ever make.