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Month: October 2007
Vizzie my house, take two! Voice over edition
The first take on our vocal tour of 1628 Broderick (San Francisco), didn’t get high marks, to say the least. So what about if you change the property to a swank high rise penthouse in Sydney, dub in a sweet Australian accent, and leave the Realtor wisely off the tape? The folks at VizzVox would … Continue reading Vizzie my house, take two! Voice over edition
Coastal Estate on Auction
While you’re down in Half Moon Bay picking out your favorite pumpkin, or maybe watching the nut cases pick off waves at Mavericks, why not throw a few hundred thousand extra dollars in your pocket and pick up a trophy property at auction. This one comes with 26 acres, and a nice big deck for … Continue reading Coastal Estate on Auction
A drop, a loss, and a few flips in Inner Sunset
by Anon8Mizer [with pictures and links added by theFrontSteps]: Hi Alex — I like Inner Sunset because it’s one of the few neighborhoods in SF that haven’t sold out. So here are some observations: The drop: 1416 18th ave (condo) in a duplex – Originally asking $699K a month ago, now back on market at … Continue reading A drop, a loss, and a few flips in Inner Sunset
Two years, two listings, one building, same agent, different market (2185 Bush #311)
I’m going against what I usually do and actually talking about one of my listings. Why? Because there is a good story. Two years ago, I had this listing at 2185 Bush #315. I put this place on the market literally a few weeks prior to the peak we experienced in 2005. It hit MLS, … Continue reading Two years, two listings, one building, same agent, different market (2185 Bush #311)
Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City, if you had to choose
Just back from my trip to New York City, I couldn’t help but constantly do as so many San Franciscans surely do while there…that is compare our city to theirs. To be clear, for the most part, this is an apples to oranges comparison. Their population (8.2 Million) is roughly 11 times our 750,000. In … Continue reading Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City, if you had to choose
Stump the Stammtisch: UMB (unreinforced masonry buildings)
Where readers ask, and we try to answer: “How can I find out if a building in San Francisco is made of unreinforced masonry? Does the city have a list of such buildings? How can I find out if a building was red tagged after the 1989 earthquake or damaged in the earthquake? Thank you.”-BGD … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: UMB (unreinforced masonry buildings)
Back in the Saddle
Although I did manage to relapse once, it was a great week in NYC and CT away from the computer and the internet. But I have to say…where the hell is a good coffee house in Manhattan? (More on that later and yes, Garret, you are correct , the “New Space Challenge and Reason we … Continue reading Back in the Saddle
Incentivizing for the holidays at 733 Front Street
Okay…so I’m addicted to posting stuff for you, but this was something I couldn’t pass up. One of my favorite new developments, 733 Front Street spreads the holiday cheer a bit early. “Own your piece of Jackson Square at 733 Front – and you will not have to pay anything, including the mortgage, property taxes and HOA, … Continue reading Incentivizing for the holidays at 733 Front Street
new space challenge, and reason we live here #8
Guess what this space is going to be, and where it is, and forever feel like a bad ass. Feel free to pass this on, and spread the love. There might be something in it for the correct answer. Here’s a hint…it might leave you feeling BLŪ, could help a hangover, can be addictive, and … Continue reading new space challenge, and reason we live here #8
Out of Office
As mentioned yesterday, I’m out of town. If you’re jonesing for a fix, you can get my sfnewsletter, which always comes out on Fridays. Here’s a sample. If you are a real estate professional, you can create an account at sfnewsletter and begin sending it too. You can also pass the time reading the Tour … Continue reading Out of Office
Nothing but before and after (8 Kronquist)
…and three “serious buyers circling”, but none stepping to the plate. Before… After Before After –8 Kronquist [$2,295,000, and available (as of 10/2 when this post was written)]
$17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)
I remember 2820 Pacific from when it was on the market in 2004 for $11,250,000 and sold for an undisclosed amount (safe to say somewhere around there). I don’t remember it for the views, the bedrooms, the baths, the massive lot, the location, none of that. I remember it for the garage. You see. The … Continue reading $17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)
Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!
Until now, we had not seen inside the new world unfolding down at BLŪ, yet another San Francisco upscale condo development. Thankfully, we have friends in high places (we’re waiting on that balloon story we alluded to). We can all pay homage to zūm llc for their wonderful renderings. Enjoy your First Look ™ inside … Continue reading Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!
Comment du Jour: Does sold mean sold?
Sophie on Millennium Tower…”: Close of Escrow [for units at the Millennium Tower] is scheduled for Spring of 2009. I have a question. Close of escrow is when title is given [for] a big chunk of money. Right? So if they advertise “58% sold” what does that mean? That you can buy an “option” lasting … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Does sold mean sold?
Sunset Idea House a.k.a. 1303 Alabama
by Tiffany Elston: In the spirit of keeping tabs on San Francisco’s green housing inventory, it seems only logical to draw attention to a green 2 unit TIC in the Mission: 1303 Alabama. The main unit is being retained by the owners. The second unit is a 1,200 SqFt home. The project is the result … Continue reading Sunset Idea House a.k.a. 1303 Alabama