In this episode of the Modern Family Finance podcast, we talk Bay Area real estate with Dan Risman-Jones of Ascend Realty. Dan is an incredible resource with deep expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area housing market, specializing in San Francisco, Alameda County, Marin, and San Mateo.
In today’s episode, we’ll dive into everything from Bay Area market trends and navigating mortgage rates to retirement planning and financial strategies for modern families.
In this 32-minute episode, Dan answers the following questions and more.
00:00 - Intro
02:55 - What's happening with the 2025 market trends in the Bay Area?
05:35 - Are we in a buyer or sellers market?
08:26 - What should sellers do to get top dollar for their home?
10:29 - Will mortgage rates come down significantly again?
15:44 - What makes sense from an ROI perspective when it comes to home improvement?
26:16 - Does it make sense to purchase investment homes in the Bay Area?
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