Marketplace Tech · Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Realtors in San Francisco are observing a palpable fear of missing out (FOMO) among potential homebuyers, particularly regarding the potential impact of upcoming AI company IPOs on the housing market. Some express concern that current prices might seem low in retrospect.
“You know, once these companies IPO, what's going to happen to the home prices then? I mean, you know, we might look back on this time and think, oh, shoot, I wish I'd gotten in.”
“In spring 2026. Back when you could still get a home for $3 million.”