The Farallon Group at Corcoran Icon Properties

01/14/2026

When’s the last time you received a professional opinion of value on your home? Get in touch for a nuanced chat about trends in the San Francisco market: [email protected]

The Farallon Group
Corcoran Icon Properties

Matthew Goulden | Lic #01460165
Courtney Behan | Lic #01955870
Ted O’Connell | Lic #02052985

One analyst said he expects the city to see its hottest housing market since 2019.

12/30/2025

It was quite a robust year indeed for the San Francisco market. If you live outside of the Bay, how do these trends compare to what you’ve seen in your home area this year?

Spring never sprung in this year’s San Francisco real estate market, but not to fear, AI is here! And unlike previous tech booms, the AI industry’s epicenter is SF, not the South Bay, making homes in the city even more desirable as several high-profile IPOs are predicted for 2026.

09/03/2025

San Francisco’s rental market has seen fierce competition and dramatically rising prices in recent months. Let’s have a chat about trading in your monthly rent for a mortgage payment!

According to a new report, rents in San Francisco have increased by 11.5% compared to this time last year, with a 1.2% hike in just the past month. The average cost for a two-bedroom rental now exceeds $3,600 per month.

08/07/2025

“High-rise construction — whether office, residential or both — has been largely nonexistent in recent years in San Francisco amid pricey construction costs, lowered residential rents and a downtown heavily affected by remote work… But several high-rise projects have been redrawn, delayed or suspended, and some are continuing to move through the planning process.”

Hines‘ plan to erect skyscraper one of many.

07/28/2025

This article has some interesting statistics on investor homes, including this one:

“These aren’t large corporate investors, though, for the most part. Smaller investors who own just one to five properties make up 85% of investor ownership in the country.”

If you’re considering investing in another market, let’s have a chat about your goals and we’ll use our network of top producing agents across the country to connect you with an area specialist.

Purchasing a home in California is already hard enough.

06/19/2025

We're honored to be recognized by RealTrends Verified for our ranking among the top-producing small teams by volume in California, as well as in the entire country!

We're grateful for our wonderful clients and our supportive brokerage & staff who make this possible. Thank you all!

Matthew Goulden | Lic #01460165
Courtney Behan | Lic #01955870
Ted O'Connell | Lic #02052985

The Farallon Group
Corcoran Icon Properties

05/14/2025

Hello, Antioch! We’re big believers in working with local experts, so if your home search includes Contra Costa County, get in touch and we’ll connect you with one of our trusted colleagues that’s an area specialist. 

A new program in the East Bay is offering first-time homebuyers up to $100,000 to help purchase a home.

05/04/2025

*Not “that” Quincy Jones 😎

Marin County's mid-century modern gem by A. Quincy Jones and Joseph Eichler has a private dock, two boat lifts and bay views. It's listed for $11.577 million.

04/20/2025

We are excited to share a fantastic opportunity: a charming Edwardian home located just off Holly Park.

Set back and elevated from the street, this home welcomes you from a front porch into a space rich with period details.

The spacious, west-facing living room is filled with beautiful afternoon light streaming through its bay windows. The double parlor offers flexibility as an en-suite bedroom, an entertainment space, or a home office.

The dining room flows into a kitchen that includes space for a table. From there, you can access a large rear deck and a garden oasis, complete with a striking palm tree, ample space for gardening, and a rear storage/workshop.

Upstairs, enjoy city views of Twin Peaks from the larger front bedroom, while the rear bedroom overlooks the neighborhood. These two bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom.

The finished lower level, ideal for an art or photography studio, playroom, or additional storage, completes this home (please note the lower ceiling height).

This attractively priced home offers a vibrant city lifestyle with convenient access to transportation, freeways, and a short bike ride to Glen Park, Cortland Ave, Valencia Corridor, and Noe Valley. Bring your vision and transform this house into your dream home!

3639 Mission Street
Offered at $995,000

Open:
Sun 4/20, 2-4p
Tue 4/22, 2-4p

Matthew Goulden
Lic #01460165
The Farallon Group
Corcoran Icon Properties

04/12/2025

* Just Sold by Courtney Behan *

This modern townhome at the nexus of the Castro, Duboce Triangle, and Mission Dolores is a top floor, 2-level Condominium set atop a remarkably serene penthouse courtyard and features views from Twin Peaks to the Downtown skyline from its two private balconies.

This client became a firsttime homebuyer on their very first offer – a rare feat in our competitive San Francisco market, indeed! Not only did Courtney negotiate a sale price under the list price, but it sold for lower than its prior sale price back in 2017!

Get in touch and let’s talk about your home search!

Courtney Behan
Lic #01955870
The Farallon Group
Corcoran Icon Properties

04/03/2025

News from the islands the inspired our team name. Did you know that these islands 30 miles west of the Golden Gate are part of the City and County of San Francisco?

Biologists who monitor wildlife year-round at San Francisco's remote Farallon Islands will be leaving their posts for the first time in nearly six decades.

03/30/2025

“The emergency rates include a 22% rate increase for homeowners, 38% for rental owners and 15% for tenants. They will go into effect in June if Lara ultimately approves it. The decision comes as California is undergoing a yearslong effort to entice insurers to continue doing business in the state as wildfires increasingly destroy entire neighborhoods. In 2023, several major companies, including State Farm, stopped issuing residential policies due to high fire risk.”

California's top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant could justify the hike at a public hearing.