Desperate buyer paid staggering double the asking price — just to skip bidding war, as San Francisco housing market goes wild
More than 200 people toured the 1906 Berkeley Craftsman, but one surprise offer took it off market in four days.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Oct 7, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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- Source published: Oct 7, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC
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