The Bay Insider

San Francisco Real Estate Market Update | April-May 2026

Amanda Martin and Ying He are back with their April/May 2026 market update and spoiler: this market is still hot.  Active inventory is down 30 to 40% year over year, buyers are out there fighting hard for everything, and the numbers? A 1,100 square foot fixer in Noe Valley listed at $1.3M, closed at $2.5M. Pacific Heights homes selling at a median of 12 days and $8M. The demand is also building up around Golden Gate Park, The Inner Sunset is having a moment because of that and the condo market is in full recovery for the moment. Whether you're a buyer exhausted from losing offer after offer, a seller wondering if now is the right time, or you're just trying to make sense of where SF real estate is actually headed. They give you the real, on-the-ground picture.  You can also watch the full episode on YouTube for the complete breakdown. Youtube Link: San Francisco Real Estate Market Update | April-May 2026 [https://youtu.be/guZqQmQ8iro] Follow The Bay Insider socials to stay in the loop Instagram: @thebayinsider [https://www.instagram.com/thebayinsider/] Facebook: thebayinsider [https://www.facebook.com/thebayinsider/] Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284  Ying He | Lic #01964556  BarbCo Real Estate | CA DRE# 02014153

La Scuola International School

A closer look at bilingual, globally focused education in San Francisco. In this episode of The Bay Insider, Amanda Martin and Ying He sit down with Federica Lentini, the Assistant Head of School at La Scuola International School, for a closer look at one of San Francisco’s more distinctive bilingual programs. What began as a small, parent-led Italian language group has grown into a pre-K through 8th grade community serving nearly 400 students. We talk about the school’s Reggio Emilia roots, its International Baccalaureate framework, and how Italian–English immersion actually works across grade levels. It’s a thoughtful conversation about bilingual education, progressive learning, and why families from a wide range of backgrounds are drawn to this model. To see the full list of businesses, places, and history, visit thebayinsider.com [https://www.thebayinsider.com/] Follow The Bay Insider socials to stay in the loop Instagram: @thebayinsider [https://www.instagram.com/thebayinsider/] Facebook: thebayinsider [https://www.facebook.com/thebayinsider/] Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284  Ying He | Lic #01964556  BarbCo Real Estate | CA DRE# 02014153

Bayview-Hunters Point

Bayview–Hunters Point is one of those neighborhoods that gets talked about a lot, but not always by people who actually live there. So this episode takes a step back and looks at it through a more grounded lens. Ying He and Amanda Martin are joined by Federica Lentini of La Scuola and local artist Bob Lake, both deeply connected to the community. They discuss how Bayview fits into the larger map, its ties to Dogpatch and Butchertown and how its shipyard history and working-class roots still show up today. There’s a mix of old and new here, and you can feel that dynamic throughout the conversation. They also talk through the day-to-day, local spots, creative energy, and the sense of community that keeps people rooted. It’s an honest look at what’s changing, what’s staying, and what it’s actually like to live in a part of the city that still feels like old San Francisco. To see the full list of businesses, places, and history, visit thebayinsider.com [https://www.thebayinsider.com/] Follow The Bay Insider socials to stay in the loop Instagram: @thebayinsider [https://www.instagram.com/thebayinsider/] Facebook: thebayinsider [https://www.facebook.com/thebayinsider/] Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284  Ying He | Lic #01964556  BarbCo Real Estate | CA DRE# 02014153

San Francisco Real Estate Market Update | March 2026

San Francisco real estate market activity in March 2026 is showing just how competitive things have become. In this episode of The Bay Insider, we take a closer look at what’s happening across the city as low housing inventory continues to meet steady buyer demand. We walk through recent examples from neighborhoods like Inner Sunset, Noe Valley, Glen Park, West Portal, and Bernal Heights, where some homes are drawing significant attention and selling well above the asking price. In places like Noe Valley, price-per-square-foot numbers are pushing toward record territory, while even smaller homes in Bernal Heights are attracting strong competition. We also talk about navigating multiple-offer situations, preemptive offers and what this environment means for both buyers and sellers trying to make smart decisions in a fast-moving market. If you’re trying to understand what’s really happening in the San Francisco housing market right now, this episode offers a clear and practical snapshot based on what we’re seeing day to day. You can also watch the full episode on YouTube for the complete breakdown. Youtube Link: San Francisco Real Estate Market Update | March 2026 [https://youtu.be/c7RhKXrE9Kw] Follow The Bay Insider socials to stay in the loop Instagram: @thebayinsider [https://www.instagram.com/thebayinsider/] Facebook: thebayinsider [https://www.facebook.com/thebayinsider/] Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284  Ying He | Lic #01964556  BarbCo Real Estate | CA DRE# 02014153

San Francisco Real Estate Market Update | February 2026

San Francisco housing inventory is still low, buyer demand is steady, and competition continues to shape the market which is exactly what Amanda Martin and Ying He talk about in this episode of The Bay Insider. Rather than focusing on charts and heavy data, they share what they’re seeing day to day: activity at broker tours, offer timelines, pricing decisions, and how negotiations are actually playing out. Some homes are drawing multiple offers and strong overbids, while others are moving more slowly and require careful pricing. They break down why low inventory affects both buyers and sellers, which parts of the city feel most competitive, and how to think about strategy when conditions are active but not uniform. They also touch on the bigger factors influencing demand and what they might mean going forward. If you’re trying to understand what’s really happening in the San Francisco real estate market, this episode offers a clear and practical perspective. Youtube Link: San Francisco Real Estate Market Update | February 2026 [https://youtu.be/1Xif3D9LHWA] Follow The Bay Insider socials to stay in the loop Instagram: @thebayinsider [https://www.instagram.com/thebayinsider/] Facebook: thebayinsider [https://www.facebook.com/thebayinsider/] Amanda Martin | Lic #01386284  Ying He | Lic #01964556  BarbCo Real Estate | CA DRE# 02014153