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Median sales prices have fallen for San Francisco condominiums because of short sales and discounted foreclosures in recent month that were previously out of reach for many new condo buyers. The market has been in turmoil since end of 2007.

According to one real estate information service, the bay area condominiums have fallen by as much as 6.7 percent to median price of $375,000 in late 2008 and it is down 44.4 percent from November 2007 highs with median price of homes sales at $629,000.

For the last couple years many potential buyers were sitting on sideline as the prices were at all time for last few years. Many top restaurants, bars, and entertainment in downtown offer excitement and fun for those who enjoy little adventure. It is much better than renting and apartment, in the past were better options, but with lower prices it is making it more within reach for those who have down payment money and good credit.

The average price range of San Francisco condominiums is anywhere between $400,000 to over $1,000,000. In recent years, condo developments in the area like Sea Cliff, St Francis Wood, and Sunset have come to the market.

Because of good weather all year around and many local places to visit like Lake Tahoe, it makes these condos more desirable and are good investments.

One of the bright side is high rise San Francisco condominiums is luxury high priced condominiums that are on the south of Market area. Even with down economy penthouses and luxury condominiums are selling with out any problems, especially those on the upper part of the builders, where prices are continuing to climbing 15 to 20 percent with strong demands. Because of proximity to their jobs many executives are buying up these condos.