theFrontSteps – San Francisco

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 [...]

“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’ [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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]

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]

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, [...]