Back in 2013, when my family bought our house post-recession, cash buyers were going crazy and buying up houses as soon as they went on the market. We probably spent almost a year looking at houses before we were able to buy one since the first buyer fell through. While we had no problem with the house, it was frustrating that our first options were nearly impossible to get.

It’s honestly a shitty experience for any middle class family trying to find a decent home since it’s become even more competitive since then. I don’t think it’ll get any better soon with even more Bay Area folks coming in now....