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Why is San Francisco so expensive?

Thinking of moving to San Francisco, but why is it so expensive? I'm wondering if I can afford it.

Asked by Landen | Milwaukee, WI| 03-27-2023| 1,856 views|Buying|Updated 3 years ago

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Chris Yochum

Dickson Realty · Reno, NV

(24 reviews)
San Francisco is so expensive because of supply and demand. There are only so many homes available in San Francisco and lots of people want to live there which causes values to go up accordingly.
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03-31-2023 (3 years ago)··
Colleen CotterRising Star11 Answers
Colleen Cotter

Vanguard Properties · San Francisco, CA

(43 reviews)
San Francisco is expensive because the city is small, SF is only 7 miles by 7 miles so there is a very limited amount of homes, which then keeps values high. San Francisco also has a political climate that does not make it easy to build more homes, further limiting supply. The tradeoff to this is a market with very high appreciation!
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07-10-2023 (2 years ago)··
Britany EricksonNovice2 Answers
Britany Erickson

Coldwell Banker Preferred Realty · Evanston, WY

(57 reviews)
A local realtor will be able to help you with all of these questions and point you in the right direction for a lender to see what you can qualify for and if there are any homes in your price range. I would be happy to refer you to an agent who has the right experience to best help you!
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03-30-2023 (3 years ago)··
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