Month: February 2008

Comment du Jour: “I like park benches…”

Because we can’t possibly come up with all this good stuff on our own, and if you’re not in the comments, you’re missing out. This from “Dave” in Octavia boulevard, what happened? I like the park benches they added right on the edge of the six lane “boulevard” [Octavia at Fell-Market area] where cars exit/enter … Continue reading Comment du Jour: “I like park benches…”

Ask Us: Converting from Condo to Duplex or Single Family

Where readers ask and we try to answer: Looking to understand how to change a 2 unit condo (1 building, 2 separate addresses, 1 owner) to a duplex or single family residence. How this happened: We bought the upstairs, and when the bottom unit became available we bought the bottom unit. Problem: Now deemed “unwarrantable” … Continue reading Ask Us: Converting from Condo to Duplex or Single Family

Nothing special, just two days on market and almost gone (1914 Filbert #C)

You must be kidding! Two days on the market and already in contract? 1914 Filbert #C asking $1,395,000. Yours truly tried to sell the middle unit of this building about three years ago, and at that time there were age restrictions on the property (if memory serves correctly). Not sure if they’ve been lifted, but … Continue reading Nothing special, just two days on market and almost gone (1914 Filbert #C)

I AM the greatest real estate agent in the world

Straight up WTF! “Greatest real estate agent in the world-Your name here”. Are you kidding? (Curbed is going to love this one.) It appears there is not actually a contest for who is in fact the greatest, rather who can send the most links. Well it’s working, because we’re linking to it. First off, I … Continue reading I AM the greatest real estate agent in the world

Millennium Tower: Dem some views, eh?

Since we’re on the subject of Millennium Tower, and their apparent record price per square foot, we thought we’d share some more good stuff. We know, we know… you’ve seen the daytime views from the top of Millennium Tower in the papers, on other blogs, and everywhere else in between, but we all know the … Continue reading Millennium Tower: Dem some views, eh?

Octavia Boulevard: What happened?

If you want to see what’s wrong with planning in San Francisco – and how the city suffers as a result – take a stroll down Octavia Boulevard.A year ago, four empty lots along the way were awarded to architects and developers who won a civic competition. Neighborhood leaders helped draw up the rules. They … Continue reading Octavia Boulevard: What happened?

Is Millennium Tower setting records?

Right when we’re about to fill you all in as to some records the Millennium might be setting (we’re talking price per square foot of an empty shell sold), the Chronicle goes and scoops us (at least we know they’re working). Not to fear, if you’ve been reading theFrontSteps for a while you would have … Continue reading Is Millennium Tower setting records?

Ask Us: A map of bedrock vs. landfill

Where readers ask and we try to answer: Can you tell me how I can get a map of all the SF neighborhoods that would show me what areas are bedrock vs. landfill. Thanks,C First, you’ll want to know your Seismic Hazard Zones. Then, you’ll want to get in there a bit further and really … Continue reading Ask Us: A map of bedrock vs. landfill

Ask Us: What’s up with Bernal Heights?

Where readers ask and we try to answer: What is going on now with the real estate in Bernal [Heights]? I am concerned about the houses on the Cesar Chavez side, which are newer. One under a million, one 1.25 mil, and one for 2 mil? We’re not quite sure which properties EXACTLY you are … Continue reading Ask Us: What’s up with Bernal Heights?

Ask Us: 1233 Shrader, do you know what it went for?

Where readers ask and we try to answer: It looks like 1223 or was it 1233 Shrader sold. It was across from Grattan [Elementary School] and though it was nice, I was shocked by the price. Do you know what it went for? Thanks for your question. The address was indeed 1233 (here are details), … Continue reading Ask Us: 1233 Shrader, do you know what it went for?

“When is an asking price NOT the asking price?”

By Meagan Levitan Question: When is an asking price NOT the asking price? Answer: When an offer date is set. This is the conclusion I’ve come to in the last month as I’ve written offers for clients (and lost out) or simply watched properties that got immediate and intense attention from buyers. It seems that … Continue reading “When is an asking price NOT the asking price?”

Another Noe Valley pocket listing

…that we’d love to help you purchase: Stunning remodeled 4 br, 2 ba, 2 decks, garden, huge undeveloped attic, 18 ft. ceilings in kitchen, etc. There is no parking, but architectural plans to expand to 4500+ sq. ft. + 2 car garage are available. Near Noe and 29th. To the person that contacted us regarding … Continue reading Another Noe Valley pocket listing

Comment du Jour: “OBAMA or mccain?”

From “Ko Olina”: “Interesting to me that so many of the people contributing here wouldn’t want to somehow reference OBAMA…..mccain….??? Anyone think this may impact things in our future?” Of course it will. We should add, a vague question, gets a vague answer. But what we really want to know…is there a reason OBAMA is … Continue reading Comment du Jour: “OBAMA or mccain?”

Bush signs higher conforming loan limits into law

by Kelly McCray H.R. 5140, the economic stimulus plan, was signed into law by President Bush, among other things; the bill raises conforming loan limits for the Bay Area. The Bay Area for years has had no help, we pay premiums for our real estate, and we have, for so long, been subject to the … Continue reading Bush signs higher conforming loan limits into law

Ask us: What’s up with 1409 Sanchez?

Where readers ask and we try to answer: Can you help find out if 1409 Sanchez closed? This was a total tear down and it was listed for $1.1MM. If this sold anywhere near ask, then Noe [Valley] is still hot… The status of this property is “pending” and scheduled to close in March. Make … Continue reading Ask us: What’s up with 1409 Sanchez?