The San Francisco housing situation

I was born and raised in the Sunset district of San Francisco. This city is more than just a tech city. It represents culture, diversity, and tolerance. The city has a rich history that any San Franciscan should be proud of.

We also have our complaints and rightfully so. It has handled the influx of money from tech horribly. It was allowed the homeless situation get beyond the point of repair. With all that said, it is still my city and I am still proud to be born and raised here.

I would like to raise my kids in the city one day. Unfortunately, it’s looking more and more likely that we won’t be able to buy a house in the city anytime soon.

It’s a sad realization and something that Sophia and I have been dealing with. We are currently in the process of moving to a bigger apartment next door. While the space is perfect for couple, we know that in the next few years we’ll need to be looking for a bigger space for our kids.

Of course that is down the line and perhaps things will change in a few years.

Maybe the city will figure it out and do something to make available more affordable housing. I for one won’t be betting on that.

Perhaps the better route would be to consider raising our kids in another country for that international experience. Maybe down the road we can finally move back and purchase a home when we are a bit more stable financially.

Either way, it will be interesting to follow the San Francisco housing market in the next few years.