Veronica Lobkina Realtor

08/16/2026

I ran some stats this morning to see which properties went pending and closed in San Francisco over the past week. Buyers are moving the fastest on larger, house-like properties. 2-4 bedroom homes in established residential neighborhoods have a ton of demand. Smaller one-bedroom condos, particularly in downtown/high-rise areas, are taking much longer.

The strongest property profile is:
- 3 bedrooms and 1,400-2,300 square feet
- A traditional house or a house-like condo
- Located in the Richmond, Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods
- Priced between $1 million and $2 million
- Larger 2-bedroom condos with good space and location

The weakest property profile is:
- Studios and ordinary 1-bedroom condos
- Smaller units around 500-900 square feet
- Downtown, Civic Center, SoMa and high-rise condo locations
- Properties with long prior market exposure
- Units where HOA costs or building considerations may outweigh the seemingly low price

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08/14/2026

Just let the photographer in to take photos of my Walnut Creek listing. The staging looks fab and it’s ready for launch next week! This is a huge condo in Walnut Creek with reasonable HOA fees ($425). 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. 2214 square feet. Two car garage with EV charger. New flooring and other upgrades. Walnut Creek schools. Will be listed for just under a million.

08/11/2026

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What's the East Bay Market Like?

Do it scared.

08/05/2026

A single-family home is coming on market soon in San Francisco but there’s a catch: it will be sold tenant-occupied and includes an unwarranted in-law unit. Could this still be a good opportunity for the right buyer?

In this week’s market update, I also cover the wave of fall listings being prepared, why San Francisco buyers are heading to Marin, and a few surprising lessons from this week’s broker tour.

The conversations, listings, and market trends that caught my attention this week.

07/29/2026

I'm on Substack sharing updates and tips about the Bay Area residential real estate world. This week's article is now live!

The conversations, listings, and market trends that caught my attention this week.

03/06/2026

Just listed 4 bed 3.5 bath townhome in Walnut Creek. 2214 square feet, $425 monthly HOA, 2 car parking and Walnut Creek schools.

Come check it out at the open houses this weekend Saturday and Sunday 2-4 pm!

2541 Oak Rd

For Sale: View 59 photos for 2541 Oak Rd, this 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2214 sqft. townhome in Walnut Creek, CA listed at $1,100,000. MLS #426107167

10/23/2025

San Francisco market snapshots:

The $2-3M single-family home segment is the most competitive segment. Homes are on the market for an average of 11 days and sell for 18% above the listed price.

The under $1 million condominium market is the least competitive segment, offering buyers opportunities to secure a bit of a deal. Condos under $1 million sit on the market for an average of 70 days and sell for 1% below the listed price.

11/17/2021

11/10/2021

Stop renting! You're missing out on tens of thousands of dollars in home equity!
The average homeowner gained about $51,500 in equity over the past year, according to CoreLogic.
Meanwhile, the median one-bedroom rent has jumped particularly high in some of the country’s largest cities - $2,800 for a 1-bedroom in San Francisco.

The average homeowner gained about $51,500 in equity over the past year, according to CoreLogic, while surging rental costs are hitting tenants’ pocketbooks.

11/09/2021

Detached, house-like condominium in Alamo Square!