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What San Francisco City Hall is deciding about homes and land, this week's market, and guides written for San Francisco owners and buyers.
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A closer look at the stories shaping San Francisco neighborhoods this week.
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As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative San Francisco imagery, not the addresses listed.
Guides for San Francisco
Written for San Francisco specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.
- For sellersHow Much Is San Francisco Transfer Tax on a Home Sale?San Francisco transfer tax uses the property's entire value or consideration. See current tiers, exemptions, filing rules and ballot status.Read the guide →
- For buyers · For sellersWhat is a San Francisco 3R report?San Francisco's 3R report shows the city's recorded legal use and permit history. Learn who provides it, what it covers, and how to request one.Read the guide →
Where prices moved
Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of San Francisco is moving, not what your house is worth.
Price my file →Nov 2025–Nov 2026 against Nov 2024–Nov 2025, as of November 8, 2026.
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