Founder, The Best Coast Collective · San Francisco Bay Area real estate · DRE# 02073136
Neighborhood guides, buyer education and market context, written by Blakely for people deciding where and how to buy in the Bay Area.
Blakely Hull is the founder of The Best Coast Collective, a San Francisco real estate team working across the city, Marin, the East Bay and the Peninsula. She writes the neighborhood guides and buyer education on this site.
In her own words: “I am the founder of Best Coast Collective and the leader of this insanely talented team. We are proud to be among the top 1% across the Bay Area and the top 1.5% nationwide. Our business comes exclusively from referrals and our network – because of the exceptional service we provide.”
“Leading global teams at Uber through periods of rapid transformation did not just prepare me for change; it taught me to see change before it arrives. I brought that same orientation into real estate: staying wired into every shift shaping the industry and building active partnerships with organizations pushing the space forward.”
“My six years in HR gave me a unique lens on negotiation: understanding what people actually want underneath what they say they want. That skill surfaces in every transaction we run. My years in the classroom gave me something equally useful: the ability to take something that feels overwhelming and make it genuinely approachable.”
Marina District · Pacific Heights · Cow Hollow · Russian Hill · Nob Hill · Hayes Valley · NoPa · Mill Valley · Montclair · Trestle Glen
There is so much in the media right now about the housing market, and so much of it is just flat-out WRONG and/or taken totally out of context. The media sells fear…my goal is always to share expert insights and the data, so that you can be empowered to make the best decisions for you. So let’s get to it…
There is so much in the media right now about the housing market, and so much of it is just flat-out WRONG and/or taken totally out of context. The media sells fear…my goal is always to share expert insights and the data, so that you can be empowered to make the best decisions for you. So let’s get to it…
There is so much in the media right now about the housing market, and so much of it is just flat-out WRONG and/or taken totally out of context. The media sells fear…my goal is always to share expert insights and the data, so that you can be empowered to make the best decisions for you. So let’s get to it…
There is so much in the media right now about the housing market, and so much of it is just flat-out WRONG and/or taken totally out of context. The media sells fear…my goal is always to share expert insights and the data, so that you can be empowered to make the best decisions for you. So let’s get to it…
It’s been a little while! And, man – there’s a lot going on, including the media talking A LOT about the “housing bubble” and the fear of a “housing crash.” So, what’s going on, really? We have some answers for you and some important context…
What does inflation have to do with the housing market in San Francisco? Should you buy? Should you sell?
What makes a house a home hasn’t fundamentally changed. BUT, given recent environmental changes (Thanks, COVID!), we see that people are putting increasingly more money into their home so that it can better suit their needs and become their own sanctuary.
As you’ve likely heard, real estate tends to be very local – aka, it’s done a little bit differently (and the norms can also be different), depending on where you are buying or selling. The good news is that our team works really (I mean, REALLY!) hard to work across most areas in the Bay! This is not a “traditional” approach. Many agents have an old-time view that you “shouldn’t cross a bridge.” *Sigh!*
For the most part, inventory is UP, and people are in shock. We’re seeing some sellers who are being overly greedy (and who need a reality check), and, at the same time, many buyers who are being overly picky. The result? Some really great opportunities for buyers who are decisive and realistic.
How far will the migration patterns go? I just got back from Croatia… will people move there? Bali? By and large, cities are coming back, and NYC is leading the way. We know that longterm Airbnb stays increased dramatically during the pandemic as people looked for more space and embraced “working from anywhere,” but at what point do people begin returning back to “reality?”
We are here to be a resource to you in any way we can. Speaking of which…
