Every so often we get comments that make us laugh, or just need to be noticed as a Comment Du Jour on our front page. As always, we encourage you to take part in the comments as there is a lot of fun stuff going on in there. From “Hangemhi” on “How’s the Market…”: i … Continue reading Comment Du Jour: Sub $650,000 Market Is Smokin’ Hot
Month: March 2009
“How’s The Market?” Common Replies You Might Hear Over Cocktails
“How’s the market?” This has to be the number one most common question we’re asked these days by principals and Realtors alike. So we thought we’d give you some answers you’ll likely hear at your next cocktail party (stocked with Keystone Light, and Jose Cuervo, because Lord knows Negra Modelo and Patron Silver ain’t flowin’ … Continue reading “How’s The Market?” Common Replies You Might Hear Over Cocktails
Tuesday In The Avenues (442 41st Avenue Open 11-12:30)
It’s another fine Tuesday upon us. Yesterday’s stock market rally may put a glimmer of hope in everyone’s eyes, and what better way to celebrate than with a tour of a great house we just put on the market. It is officially a “broker tour” open house today, but we’re inviting all of our readers … Continue reading Tuesday In The Avenues (442 41st Avenue Open 11-12:30)
Ask Us: Remaining TIC Fractional Lenders
Where the readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: Hi, just come across your site, very informative. I’m trying to find TIC Fractional Lenders for a 3 unit + 1 unwarranted [unit] building in SF. We purchased it last October, have completed our renovations, 2 units will be owner occupied. We’re planning to … Continue reading Ask Us: Remaining TIC Fractional Lenders
Walkabout: Homes Along California’s Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway)
Those of you that have been reading theFrontSteps for a while know that we often get a case of Wanderlust and must cure the ailment by getting out of San Francisco and going Walkabout. Today, we take a little trip down Highway 1 (the most beautiful highway in the world) and discover some masterpieces fit … Continue reading Walkabout: Homes Along California’s Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway)
“Unexpected Jump In Home Sales in February”
Unexpected Jump in Home Sales in February: -Sales of existing homes rose from January to February in an unexpected lift for the slumping housing market as buyers took advantage of deep discounts on foreclosures. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sales of existing homes increased 5.1 percent to an annual rate of 4.72 … Continue reading “Unexpected Jump In Home Sales in February”
Best Real Estate Blog, theFrontSteps Advances To Sweet 16!
Well looky there, theFrontSteps made it to the sweet 16 of the National Real Estate Blog Brawl. Looks like we narrowly beat out other local favorites, so now that we are advancing, we’re feeling that competitive spirit. You’re help would again be appreciated to advance this little old blog to the national stage. Head on … Continue reading Best Real Estate Blog, theFrontSteps Advances To Sweet 16!
The $100 House
In the cards for San Francisco? We think not. Previously worth $70,000, just bought for $100. Deal, or not? $100 House [ABC News, 20/20]
Green Friday: California Academy Of Sciences Gets Platinum LEED Award
Find the story here. We just liked the photo, so we’re running it for this glorious Friday! It’s SF vs. NYC at the California Academy of Sciences LEED Award Ceremony [SFCitizen]
Condominium Lending Gets Tougher And Tougher
We stand by our claim that it is a great time to be a buyer and a great time to buy (there is a difference), but we did also say “there are a multitude of hurdles you will face with regards to financing”, and this change in Fannie’s Condominium lending is surely one of them, … Continue reading Condominium Lending Gets Tougher And Tougher
Mortgage Rates Near All Time LOW, Great Time To Buy
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again…it is a great time to be a buyer! (Yes, exclamation point necessary.) Donald Trump even said it on Larry King the other night (we searched for a copy of the interview, but can’t find it…help?) You can talk all you want about the the bottom not … Continue reading Mortgage Rates Near All Time LOW, Great Time To Buy
Apples to Apples? Looks like it @ 632 Prentiss
632 Prentiss initially listed for 779K, and ultimately reduced to 739K, has closed at a reported 730K. Judging from the 2004 listing and the 2008/2009 listing, it’s the same property with a nice looking paint job. The 2004 sales price was 689K, up from a 649K list price.
Ask Us: Color Me Condo!
We get all kinds of questions in every shape and size and this one has got to rank right up top with one of the most off the wall, but we love it nonetheless and will coddle it like one of our own: Which Condo complex in the City has the nicest hallway color scheme, … Continue reading Ask Us: Color Me Condo!
My iPhone Sees Green! Happy St. Padraig’s Day
A little bit better, and quite the opposite of what my iPhone saw November 19th, 2008, today it was a lovely shade of green. How delightful on this St. Padraig’s Day. Tis a lovely day for a Guiness after all!
The Bottom Is Near Or Here
We have already made it clear that we are not calling a real estate rebound, and we’re certainly not calling the switch having been flipped, but we are telling you we’ve received multiple calls and emails regarding the prospects of us being at or near the bottom of this economic cycle. As soon as we … Continue reading The Bottom Is Near Or Here
Nominations In, Now We Need Your Vote! Best Real Estate Blog
Thanks for the nominations, theFrontSteps has been nominated for best real estate blog in the nation, now we need to win. Please take a second to head to this site and look in Zone 3. There we are. You gotta vote March Madness style, just make sure you select theFrontSteps in there somewhere. sfnewsletter was … Continue reading Nominations In, Now We Need Your Vote! Best Real Estate Blog