In this episode of The Bay Insider, we break down the numbers in the San Francisco real estate market for Q2 2025, what it all means looking back, and what we are seeing beyond the numbers.

Yes, home prices have been rising. Single-family homes that check boxes are moving fast. But the condo market? Especially in District 9: SOMA, Mission Bay, South Beach, it’s telling a bit of a stagnant story, with more inventory and a slower pace.

We talk about what’s driving the shifts: the mentality of buyers, changes in interest rates, and some of the hesitation we’re seeing in the market. Plus, we cover the new ADU condo law and how Zillow’s latest listing policy change could affect sellers and agents in San Francisco.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in 2025 or just trying to make sense of the San Francisco housing market right now, this episode is packed with insights to help break it all down.

You can access our data file here: Q2 2025 Market Update Data

Episode Youtube Link: Q2 2025 Market Update Youtube Video

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

In the final episode of our Sausalito Series on The Bay Insider, we sit down with longtime resident and fifth-generation Californian Chris Ornellas to talk about what makes Sausalito such a layered, memorable place to live.

From its roots as a Coast Miwok settlement to its Prohibition-era days as a rum-runner hideout, to the anchor out community, Sausalito has always been a little offbeat in the best way. We explore iconic neighborhoods like the sunny Banana Belt and windy Hurricane Gulch, the town’s artistic and maritime culture, and what it’s like to live just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in one of Marin County’s most scenic towns.

Chris shares local favorites like the chicken sandwich at The Joinery and pizza at Sandrino, plus insight into community events like the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and the Farmers Market at Dunphy Park. We also talk about the impact of Sea Trek and the Matthew Turner tall ship in keeping Sausalito’s boating culture alive.

Events

- Sausalito Classic Car Show
- Sausalito “Souper Bowl”
- Sausalito Crab Festival
- Sausalito Herring Festival
- Spring Sausalito City-Wide Yard Sale
- Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay
- Sausalito Pride Celebrations
- Juneteenth Festival in Marin City
- Sausalito Fireworks and 4th of July Parade and Picnic
- Galilee Harbor Community Maritime Day
- The 3rd Annual Sausalito Boat Show
- Annual Sausalito Chili Cook-off
- Fleet Week
- A Toast to Sausalito, a Beer, Wine and Spirits festival
- Sea Trek Regatta
- Sausalito Halloween Parade
- Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group

In this episode of The Bay Insider, we take a closer look at one of the most unique lifestyles in the Bay Area, living in a floating home in Sausalito.

Our guest, Leisa Snyder, an interior designer and longtime resident of a floating home on Issaquah Dock shares what day-to-day life is really like out on the water. From early morning paddleboarding on Richardson Bay to impromptu “dock alerts,” it’s a world that feels both peaceful and deeply connected.

We talk about the difference between houseboats and floating homes, the surprising post-1906 earthquake history behind the community, and iconic spots like the SS Vallejo and Yellow Ferry. If you’re curious about what it’s like to live in Sausalito's floating homes, this one’s for you.

History
Historic Film about Floating Homes: Last Free Ride (1974)
Floating Homes Association
Yellow Ferry Stay
Sea Trek Kayaking and SUP Center
Alan Watts - The Houseboat Summit
Taj Mahal
Sausalito Floating Homes

Leisa Snyder Contact Information:
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisa-snyder-0b4639189/
Design Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/leisasnyderdesign
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/leisasnyder.design/
Website: https://www.leisasnyder.design/

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Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284
Ying He | Lic #01964556

BarbCo Real Estate Group