I can't afford a home in the San Francisco housing market. I'm hopeful it's a phase, but it's emotionally exhausting getting outbid.

Alexandria Belton feels as though the AI boom has priced her out of the San Francisco housing market, but is hopeful it's just a phase. Courtesy of Alexandria Belton Alexandria Belton started looking for a home in 2025 and feels she missed the boat because of AI. Belton's budget rose from $1.2M to $1.5M, yet homes are still selling far above asking prices. She feels like she can't compete with buyers right now, but hopes the AI mania blows over. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversat...