San Francisco is taking a major step toward modernizing its public records system with the launch of a free online database containing over 7 million property documents. These records, which date from 1990 to the present, include deeds, liens, reconveyances, and notices of default. Previously, these documents could only be accessed in person at City Hall or through paid services. Now, they’re available to the public at no cost.

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There is a growing sense that in 2023 San Francisco hit its post-pandemic low - economically, socially, and certainly in media coverage - and that it has now begun a significant recovery on all those fronts.

Open house visitor numbers have surged, new listings coming on the market have increased, and the coming soon listings pipeline is filling faster than last year.

Dramatically improving economic indicators suggest a brighter 2024 housing market.