From doom loop to boom loop - San Francisco’s real estate market is rewriting its story. In this special episode of On Location, Rob recaps the key trends of 2025 and looks ahead to 2026. We cover the city’s cleanup wins, the AI boom, return-to-office momentum, and what these shifts mean for buyers, sellers, and investors. Plus, why upcoming AI IPOs could supercharge luxury demand—and a commercial conversion opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Music by Melody Lutique!

Links & Resources:

• https://sfpublicworks.org/services/cleancorridorssf
• https://www.webpronews.com/san-franciscos-ai-boom-drives-rebound-29b-vc-surge-and-rising-rents/
• Return-to-Office Momentum – Placer.ai
• SF City Employees Back 4 Days – SF Standard
• https://www.ctol.digital/news/zoom-towns-face-housing-market-crash/
• Crunchbase – IPO Predictions for 2026

In this episode Rob wraps up 2024 and sets the stage for the real estate market in 2025.

Music by Melody!

Links:

Flashback: 1995 in the Housing Market vs Today

In this episode, Rob discusses the post-settlement landscape as it impacts the US real estate market.

Show Notes:

1. How the Post-NAR Settlement Landscape Will Shape the New Home Market
2. Post-NAR Settlement: Navigating the New Residential Real Estate Landscape
3. Encyclopedia of the Great Plains | SETTLEMENT PATTERNS, UNITED STATES

On Location theme music written and performed by our very own Melody Brown!

In this episode, Rob and Melody discuss the changing economic environment, rising rates and inflation, and their impact on the real estate market.

Show Notes:

Forbes - The economy going backward isn’t the same as you getting poorer

On Location theme music written and performed by our very own Melody Brown!

In this episode, Rob explores the many ways investing in real estate can help hedge against rising inflation.

Show Notes:

US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI

On Location theme music written and performed by our very own Melody Brown!

Rob and Melody are joined by Jeffrey Stephenson to explore the TIC property type. Jeff is a Broker Associate with Brown Real Estate Group at Keller Williams. In over five years as a Realtor, Jeff has established himself as one of San Francisco’s up and coming real estate experts and his many successful sales include the largest TIC conversion in the history of San Francisco.

Show Notes:

Contact Jeff!

Further reading: What is a TIC?

On Location theme music written and performed by our very own Melody Brown!

On this episode of On Location, the Real Estate Podcast, Rob and Melody discuss the recent move of a San Francisco Victorian house and share working at home tips.

Our theme music was written and performed by our very own Melody Brown!

In this episode of On Location, The Real Estate Podcast, Melody and Rob discuss the recent changes to SF and California legislation including Proposition 19. Join our hosts as they explore the impact on real property transfer, affordable housing, estate planning, school taxes, and more!

Show Notes:

Prop 19 - CA Board of Equalization

Prop 19 - SF Assessor

Prop 13 - SC Assessor

Our theme music was written and performed by our very own Melody Brown!