In this episode of The Bay Insider, we’re unpacking what’s really happening in San Francisco real estate right now, from new policies with big ripple effects to one of the largest industry acquisitions still awaiting approval.

After a slower summer, the market’s showing more movement. Interest rates dipped, buyers are easing back in, and single-family homes are holding steady. Condos are starting to wake up again too, especially in SOMA and Mission Bay.

The bigger story? Policy shifts. The new ADU conversion law could open the door for homeowners to sell newly built units as condos, while the city’s proposed upzoning plan may reshape the west side altogether. Both raise real questions about density, access, and how the city evolves.

And on a national scale, Compass’s move to acquire Anywhere Real Estate is sparking plenty of conversation about what’s next for the industry and for independent brokerages like ours.

You can access our data file here: Q3 2025 Market Update Data

Episode Youtube Link: Q3 2025 Market Update Youtube Video

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BarbCo Real Estate Group

In this episode of The Bay Insider, we’re heading to San Francisco’s Inner Richmond, a neighborhood with deep roots and a strong sense of community. We sit down with Patty, a longtime resident who’s called the Richmond home for more than 45 years.

Together, we talk through the neighborhood’s history, from its Irish, Russian, and Chinese influences to the diverse mix of restaurants, bakeries, and family spots you’ll find today. Expect plenty of local tips, like where to find the best produces and pastries.

We also dig into the architecture, the neighborhood’s connection to Golden Gate Park and the Presidio, and why so many people are drawn here. Whether you’re curious about the history, looking for hidden gems, or just wondering what life in Inner Richmond feels like, this episode gives you a personal look at it all.

History
Bay District Racetrack
Ingleside Racetrack
Playland at the Beach
Sutro Baths
“Richmond Specials” architecture

Restaurants, Cafés and Bars
Arsicault Bakery
Brother’s Restaurant
B-Star
Burma Superstar
Cinderella Bakery
Chapeau
Koja Kitchen
Little Vietnam Café
Lily
Mandalay
My Tofu House
Spanish Table
Toy Boat by Jane
Sakesan
Wako Japanese
Wooden Charcoal Korean Village

Shops
April in Paris
Green Apple Books
Kamei Housewares & Restaurant Supply
Park Life
Tantrum

Events
Band Shell in Golden Gate Park
Inner Richmond Farmers Market

Recreation
Flower Piano Event
Golden Gate Park
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival
Neck of the Woods

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

BarbCo Real Estate Group

In this episode of The Bay Insider, we sit down with longtime Potrero Hill resident and neighborhood historian Peter Linenthal to uncover what makes this hillside community so special. Peter shares personal memories of moving to the neighborhood in the 1970s, the quirks of his century-old home, and stories passed down about local legends and everyday life on the hill. We talk about the resilience of Potrero Hill through the 1906 earthquake, the transformations brought by public housing and community activism, and the way the neighborhood has always been a mix of longtime families, newcomers, and creative voices.

Along the way, Peter reflects on music, art, and the small businesses and gathering spots that shape daily life, as well as his work to preserve the neighborhood’s history through the Potrero Hill Archive Project. This is a conversation about memory, place, and community, about how a hill in the middle of San Francisco has managed to keep its own identity while continuing to evolve.

History
Bethlehem Shipyard
Potrero View Newspaper
The Farm
The Flower Market
Union Iron Works

Restaurants, Cafes & Bars
Breadbelly Bakery
Bottom of the Hill
Chez Maman
Connecticut Yankee
Cracked & Battered
Farley’s Coffeehouse
Ganim’s
Goat Hill Pizza
Mochica
Papito
Plow
Po’Boy Restaurant
Standard Deviant Brewery
Thee Parkside
Umi Sushi

Shops
Christopher’s Books
Good Life Grocery
Whole Foods

Recreation
Crane Cove Park
Jackson Park
McKinley Square
Potrero del Sol Park
Portrero Hill Archives Project
Potrero Hill Community Garden
Potrero Hill Festival
Potrero Hill Recreation Center
Pier 70

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

BarbCo Real Estate Group