This piece, the Real State of Real Estate (pdf) was sent to us by a very reliable mortgage broker in our city. However, he did not write it, so we can’t give credit to him, nor can we give credit to the person who wrote it, as we don’t know who did. If anyone can … Continue reading “The Real State of Real Estate”
Month: October 2007
Condo sales in SF
By district from Garrett Condominiums District 1 Sep-06 Sep-07 Number of Sales 5 7 Median Selling Price 575,000 700,000 Average DOM 74 50 District 2 Sep-06 Sep-07 Number of Sales 1 2 Median Selling Price 949,000 703,500 Average DOM 39 57 District 3 Sep-06 Sep-07 Number of Sales 3 3 Median Selling Price 569,000 517,000 … Continue reading Condo sales in SF
Redfin reboots, or at least adds a SF Bay Area Page
This is all it really takes to get on our good side, and get us to check out a site…again, “We added you to our real estate blog links because we think your site is a great place for people to read up on the SF real estate market.-Redfin” That and cocktails at any reputable … Continue reading Redfin reboots, or at least adds a SF Bay Area Page
Nothing special, just $421,000 over asking, that’s all (1809 Diamond)
Asking $1,799,000 1809 Diamond in Noe Valley, a 5 bed, 3.5 bath, just closed for $2,220,000 or $421,000 (23.4%) above asking. Debate the pricing all you want, demand is there. We might add this home listed 9/21, and was on the market a staggering 12 days. Ahhh, what the hell. Previous sale, September 2004, $1,375,000, … Continue reading Nothing special, just $421,000 over asking, that’s all (1809 Diamond)
$4,950,000 at 745 Marina, and almost a done deal?
Our market is supposed to be tanking. (So we’re told.) 745 Marina is “pending”. Estimated close of escrow in November. [Update: Sold today (10/22/07) for $3,982,885. Market bashers…begin field day.] [Update #2: And emailed to us seconds after publishing the first update (how’d you do that?): “Sale price $4,100,000. No commission taken by selling agent“.] … Continue reading $4,950,000 at 745 Marina, and almost a done deal?
DQ news: triple soft serve data?
From a reader: I think a great topic is to discuss the latest DQ News SF numbers. September was supposed to be the month where all hell broke loose for home buyers. NO JUMBO LOANS everybody screamed since the credit meltdown occurred in Aug. And yet, SF prices STILL went up 1.9%! There goes the … Continue reading DQ news: triple soft serve data?
Stump the Stammtisch: UMB (Unreinforced Masonry Buildings) take two
The same reader kindly asks again: Thanks for posting my question and the answers regarding unreinforced masonry buildings. It is much appreciated, but I am still looking for the answer to my second question: How can I find out how a building fared in the 1989 earthquake, including but not limited to whether it was … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: UMB (Unreinforced Masonry Buildings) take two
Curb Cuts: Who has the answer?
From Kenny: I have a question for my fellow agents out there. Have any of you heard the rumor that there is a moratorium on new curb cuts? I’ve heard it more than once. I think it’s down to two things. One, this fall’s Prop H, which is the exact opposite — it’s a measure … Continue reading Curb Cuts: Who has the answer?
One Rincon Hill: Tower two is a go!
From ,Damion Matthews “After months of speculation concerning the status of Tower Two at One Rincon Hill, it’s now official – the groundbreaking for construction is going to be in January, 2008. There had been a persistent rumor out there that Tower Two would never get built. The announcement of the groundbreaking comes a few … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Tower two is a go!
You need to watch this video
Dare we ask whether SF bike messengers have anything on NYC bike messengers? Nah! Just enjoy the video for your Friday, and ask yourself, “Is it faster to walk, bike, or drive in NYC”. p.s. We know, we know. We’re a San Francisco site, but this video is too good to pass up, and sometimes … Continue reading You need to watch this video
Theory of the Starving Real Estate Agent
When I received my real estate license 5+ years ago, I entered into one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, at the beginning of one of the hottest real estate booms our nation would come to see. Real Estate licenses were flying out of the California Department of Real Estate as fast … Continue reading Theory of the Starving Real Estate Agent
Margaritas in Texas? (250 Texas)
“Did you see the 250 Texas listing? It’s a nice North Slope pad in Potrero Hill. Worth checking out for the views and the margaritas.” We did not, but you did, so perhaps you could share more details. Should we bring extra salt, and thanks for the tip!? –Oh Kronos, you went so fast [theFrontSteps]
Don’t mean to Bug! ya
We spotted a Bug! in Westwood Highlands, and what would appear to be a new real estate franchise in town, with a cute little car mascot to boot. Just thought you’d like to know.
Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes
By Garrett, who has just started a new blog called San Francisco Schtuff. We wish him good luck, and thanks for the Stats & Numbers. Single-Family Homes District 1 Sep-06 Sep-07 Number of Sales 18 19 Median Selling Price 1,150,000 1,075,000 Average DOM 33 29 District 2 Sep-06 Sep-07 Number of Sales 49 23 Median … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes
Comment du Jour:
“SF could use a little NYC“. Short and sweet. We liked it, we’re running it, and a huge thanks to all the people around the country (noticed NYC, Chicago, SF for sure) who commented on our most popular post ever, Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City, if you had to choose. We were … Continue reading Comment du Jour:
Over or under, you tell us (2473 Diamond)
We’re going to ask for your undivided attention on this one, as what happened is a bit cloudy , to say the least. Ready? From what we can tell…Last sold in September ’06 for $1,275,000. Listed in July ’07 for $1,475,000. Re-listed in August ’07 for $1,550,000. Neither time did it sell. Re-listed September ’07 … Continue reading Over or under, you tell us (2473 Diamond)