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I Moved to SF in 2026 — Here’s My Real First Month Checklist

March 24, 2026 by Alex

I’ll never forget the moment I signed my lease for a studio in the Richmond District back in early 2023. My hand literally shook as I wrote that first check — $3,200 for rent, plus another $3,200 for the deposit, plus $400 for the move-in fee. In one transaction, I’d just spent nearly $7,000. And … Read more

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