Rick Kaluza

A lifelong San Francisco Bay Area resident with an expansive knowledge of the ever-changing regional real estate market, Rick’s expertise and fierce negotiating skills are matched by a personality that puts clients at ease. His extensive background in multiple facets of the business, from residential to commercial sales, leasing, financing, property management and development, enables him to confidently advise clients on a broad range of real estate needs.

Known for his tenacity and diehard dedication, Rick has earned the respect of his colleagues and clients. He has been ranked a Top 10 team in San Francisco for years running and was recruited by the #1 team at Sotheby’s globally before going on to become a founding agent at Compass San Francisco.

The only thing that makes him happier than wins for the Giants, Warriors, or 49ers is when he helps a client reach their personal real estate goals. Most of all spending time with his wife Katie, daughter Vivienne, and son Crue.

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Here are 3 reasons not to buy now and why they are wrong. 👇

📌 Prices will come down! This is possible, yes, and in some areas, they have already. With fewer buyers in areas, your ability to negotiate is stronger now (in several areas around 7%). If you're renting now at $4,000 per month, while buying would cost $5,000 per month, over three years you will have spent about $150,000 on rent.

📌 Rates are so high and heading higher! This is true and they will probably go higher. And more than likely they will dip too over time. Securing financing now may be easier than later. Rates will rise and remain higher as long as inflation is higher....which also implies that everything needed to build a house including labor will cost more too.

📌 A recession is coming! That is a certainty, and it always is, but that may or may not happen a month from now, a year, or several years from now. Demand to rent actually grows during most recessions. Recessions also usually deliver lower interest rates as the FED tries to stimulate more borrowing and growth, which could allow you to refinance and lower your mortgage payments too.

Our obsession with short-term thinking and headline-making often delivers an enormous price at the expense of calm, rational thinking.

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#Compass San Francisco February 2023 Market Snapshots
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After the acute decline in market activity occurring in the 2nd half of 2022, buyer demand rebounded dramatically and most market indicators turned positive in early 2023: Open house traffic, number of offers, overbidding, and absorption rates all saw improvement.
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March through May is typically the most active listing and sales period of the year, and should soon provide much more data on supply, demand, and price trends.
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M: 415-265-7565
rick.kaluza@compass.com
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Happy St Paddy’s Day from our Family to yours!🍀☘️🍻🇮🇪
Make the Presidio Tunnel Tops a day trip with food trucks, beach lounging, and a “Star Wars” side adventure. 😉

Picnic tables and benches make this a great place to enjoy a meal with a bay view. Three scenic overlooks offer sweeping views of the Golden Gate, Angel Island, and Alcatraz.

What is your favorite part of Presidio Tunnel Tops? Presidio Plaza, Presidio Steps, or Field Station?

Courtesy Presidio Trust
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"All things considered, the third best investment I ever made was the purchase of my home, though I would have made far more money had I instead rented and used the purchase money to buy stocks. (The two best investments were wedding rings.)" - Warren Buffet.
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An important reminder that a house isn't just a financial investment, but an emotional one as well. Buying a home enables you to create stability for yourself and your loved ones, as well as to hopefully build wealth over time when you pay down your loan and your property appreciates in value.
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Get in touch with me to start your real estate journey.
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Did you know? Nearly all (93%) respondents of those in a recent survey associate home with a safe space, followed by a place of comfort (91%) and a place of relaxation (87%).
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Are you messaging all three boldly?
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