Making Waves | August 2025

REality Check

San Francisco’s real estate market remains defined by low inventory and diverging performance between property types. Single-family homes are selling in a median of just two weeks, with prices up slightly year-over-year, while condo sales are slower and values have softened. Still, the city is seeing renewed demand fueled by the AI boom, as talent and capital flow back into San Francisco and add resilience compared to other Bay Area markets.

At the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting yesterday, Chair Jerome Powell indicated that rate cuts could begin as early as September. Futures markets are now pricing in a 90% chance of a cut, though Powell stressed that easing will be measured. If delivered, lower borrowing costs- combined with tech-driven demand- could give buyers additional confidence heading into the fall market.

Making Waves

Did You Know?

• While many residents who reside around Golden Gate Park complained about traffic woes, three consecutive weekends of major concerts-featuring Dead & Company, Outside Lands, and Zach Bryan-drew over 450,000 attendees and generated $150 million in economic activity. Hotel occupancy surged to nearly 90%, and the events bolstered employment with thousands of new part-time and union roles. (SF Chronicle)

   

• What might be the next big trend home accessory? A robot home invasion to rival ALEXA? Weave Robotics have demonstrated (live) Isaac, a home robot likely priced at more than $10,000, to ship by the end of this year that autonomously folds T-shirts and pick ups cups and toys.....other tasks it might master include cooking, cleaning, cleaning surfaces, especially after cooking and bathroom cleaning... (WSJ)

Stereophonic

The Most Tony-Nominated Play of All Time.

Step inside the recording studio of 1976 with STEREOPHONIC- David Adjmi’s electrifying new play, directed by Daniel Aukin with original music by Will Butler (Arcade Fire). Witness the raw intensity, fragile bonds, and explosive creativity of a rock band on the edge of superstardom.

Oct 28th -Nov 23rd

Curran Theatre

Jules

If you’re looking for pizza that’s equal parts heart, heritage, and Bay Area flavor, Jules is the spot. Chef Max Blachman-Gentile (Roberta’s, Mission Chinese, Tartine) takes nostalgic, homemade pizza memories and transforms them into something extraordinary-rooted in family, fueled by love, and topped with the best local ingredients. Named after the grandmas who inspired it all, Jules isn’t just pizza…it’s a party you’ll want to be part of.

The TikTok-famous ’70s vibe has officially landed at H&M Home- the Autumn 2025 collection is full of chocolatey tones, velvet, amber glass, chrome, and bold geometrics. Cozy season just got the groovy upgrade your feed’s been buzzing about.

Coming Soon

GLEN PARK

Bright top-floor condo with exceptional panoramic views and a generous private patio. Inquire for more information and pricing.

2 BD 1 BA 1,100 SF

Pending

Marina District

3675 Fillmore Street, Unit 201

1 BD 1 BA 991 SF $950,000

Sold

Central Sunset

1606 34th Avenue

3 BD 2 BA 1540 SF $1,810,000

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Debbie Rutledge

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M: 415.860.6375

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@compassdebbie