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144 San Francisco homes sold $1 million over asking in 6 months — up from 8 last year — as AI drives 'mansion shortage'
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The number of homes selling for $1 million over asking has risen to 144 in a 6-month period. This represents a substantial jump from the previous year, when only 8 homes sold for this amount over asking.
A significant increase in homes selling over asking price has been reported. The number of homes selling for $1 million over asking has risen to 144 in a 6-month period. This represents a substantial jump from the previous year, when only 8 homes sold for this amount over asking.
The cause of this trend is attributed to AI driving a 'mansion shortage'. Further details on this phenomenon are available from the source.
Information on this topic can be found through Yahoo Finance, which provides more insight into the current market conditions and the impact of AI on the housing market.
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Category: Local Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Yahoo Finance Reading time: 1 min
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