Yet another listing to note and check out, 199 New Montgomery #1105 just hit the market and let us tell you…it is sweet! (Additional Details) — This chic, contemporary residence is located in one of San Francisco’s most desirable buildings in an excellent centrally located SOMA block (right across the street from San Francisco’s Academy … Continue reading Condominium For Sale, 199 New Montgomery #1105
Month: February 2009
Home Improvement: Nike 7.0 Toilet Paper Dispenser
Nominated for new product of the year, we introduce you to the newest state of the art toilet paper dispenser to come out of the mind of a six year old inventor:
Reader Reports: 85 Beaumont Gone Fast (Like In Six Days)
From a reader: [Eighty-five Beaumont] went for a little under asking. Lone mountain location. Good deal? Lots of pictures. Maybe you will want to feature it! Thanks! PS: I am not an agent. It’s a good thing you’re not an agent. ;-) Can’t tell you if it is a good deal until you tell us … Continue reading Reader Reports: 85 Beaumont Gone Fast (Like In Six Days)
Adjusting Housing Relief Plans For Bay Area Residents
From SFGate: ‘[Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough] drafted an amendment so that rather than being limited to whether the loan was conforming at time of origination, it will be based on (whether it’s conforming at) the time of (modification), which will take the limit up to $729,750 in high-cost areas. This should make more people in … Continue reading Adjusting Housing Relief Plans For Bay Area Residents
Over Asking In Oceanview!
It’s a great day in the eyes of Realtors everywhere! Overbids are back, multiple offers have returned (stay tuned for 262 Minerva), and the rain is going to stop. Orrrrrr…maybe not. The story is becoming all too familiar, and 166 Majestic is no different. This 2 bed, 1 bath, 1000 square foot single family home … Continue reading Over Asking In Oceanview!
Coming Soon: 613 Peralta (Bernal Heights)
You may have seen this great remodeled, two bedroom, one bath condominium at 613 Peralta in Bernal Heights on the market with another agent recently, well we’re bringing it back…at a lower price. — This is a fantastic condo in an excellent location of Bernal Heights. It is close to Bernal Heights Park, has beautiful … Continue reading Coming Soon: 613 Peralta (Bernal Heights)
Dear Chronicle, Keep Your Old Union Bags, We Want The Young Guns
From “Hearst seeks changes at Chronicle”: The Hearst Corp. today announced an effort to reverse the deepening operating losses of its San Francisco Chronicle by seeking near-term cost savings that would include “significant” cuts to both union and non-union staff. While it may come as no surprise the world of print media is a dying … Continue reading Dear Chronicle, Keep Your Old Union Bags, We Want The Young Guns
Stunner: 4356 25th Street Sold Within 15 Days*
This little Noe Valley gem (3 bed, 3 bath, “Mid-Century Modern”, single family home asking $2,579,000) had been burning the candle off the market for quite some time (we showed it to some clients well before it hit MLS), and we thought it was quite a nice house (especially the graduated ceiling). Maybe it’s not … Continue reading Stunner: 4356 25th Street Sold Within 15 Days*
A Potential Noe Valley Short Sale
There is no way we can share pictures, address, or any real details publicly on this blog, but you can indeed shoot us an email ([email protected]) if you were previously in the market for 5 bedroom homes in Noe Valley (north of 24th street) around $2,000,000. Principals only.
Ask Us: Modifying Condo Insurance Policy For Refinancing
Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: Hi I have been looking at your blog, quite a while, very useful. Thanks for all the work. I have a question regarding refinancing, and hopefully you or your readers can help me. I am refinancing with Wells Fargo with a locked 30 year fixed … Continue reading Ask Us: Modifying Condo Insurance Policy For Refinancing
Calling All Prospective Spelunking Home Buyers Willing To Relocate
(Not the catchiest headline ever, but hey. It’s apt. If you can come up with a better one I’ll gladly insert it.) To steal our editor’s thunder a little bit, what can 300K get ya in SF? A one bedroom TIC in the Mission? Well, out in Festus, Missouri, it’ll get you a 17,000 foot … Continue reading Calling All Prospective Spelunking Home Buyers Willing To Relocate
Gone Skiing, Be Back Tuesday
Ask Us: Can The Bank Take My HELOC?
Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: Question for any mortgage experts out there. I have a large heloc line. If I don’t use the line, I am at risk that the bank will decide to take it away. If I use the line (even if I keep it in cash), can … Continue reading Ask Us: Can The Bank Take My HELOC?
Art Studios Can Be Hockey Rinks Too
It’s for sale ($2,950,000 from an original $3,295,000), or rent ($15,000 per month). It has 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, a wood-burning fireplace…and is that a hockey rink? It’s not a hockey rink (duh!), but it sure as hell looks like that guy is getting ready for a mean slap shot (or painting with a long … Continue reading Art Studios Can Be Hockey Rinks Too
“San Francisco Home And Condo Sales Down Sharply In January”
From rereport.com: San Francisco Home & Condo Sales Down Sharply in January Sales of single-family, re-sale homes and condos fell into double-digit territory last month. The 81 homes and 60 condos sold set record lows since we’ve been keeping track: January 2000. San Francisco sales of single-family, re-sale homes dropped 38.2% from December, and were … Continue reading “San Francisco Home And Condo Sales Down Sharply In January”
Stolen Thunder: 2712 Broadway In Contract, What To Do?
You gotta love when you pick up some clients in the “price is not an issue” category (thanks to this blog mind you), a good opportunity like 2712 Broadway (7 bed, 5 bath, Gold Coast Single Family Home originally asking $9,495,000, immediately reduced to $7,750,000) comes along while your clients are on vacation and unreachable, … Continue reading Stolen Thunder: 2712 Broadway In Contract, What To Do?