San Francisco Real Estate Insights

Two taxes come up in almost every San Francisco home sale: the city transfer tax, paid once at closing, and property tax, paid every year after. On a $1.2 million condo that works out to about $9,000 in transfer tax and roughly $14,160 a year in property tax. Here's how each one works, with real num

How LVSL Real Estate Team Maximizes Home Value for Sellers Selling a home in San Francisco requires expert strategy and local market insight. The LVSL Real Estate Team at Christie's International Real Estate is dedicated to helping sellers achieve the highest possible return through comprehensive pr

Real estate commission in San Francisco is no longer a fixed, standardized cost. As of August 2026, commission is fully negotiable, and what you ultimately pay depends on the scope of service you need, how competitive your property is, and how you choose to structure the buyer's agent compensation.

Pacific Heights homes in San Francisco command some of the strongest valuations in the city as of July 2026, driven by a combination of architectural prestige, sweeping bay views, and a location that connects walkable village streets with some of the most desirable residential blocks in the western