Much to our surprise, we popped up on Relocation.com as one of the “Best Real Estate Blogs In San Francisco”. We love a good review and you know we’re sharing it with you, so tell your friends: The Front Steps from Alex Clark [that’s me!] is a great guide to San Francisco real estate, including … Continue reading If You’re Gonna Relocate To San Francisco, Now You Know A “Best” Blog To Help You
Month: June 2009
Factoring Weather When Buying A Home In San Francisco Is Anything But Simple
We get these kind of inquiries all the time, and it’s certainly something up for debate, as we all have our own comfort levels as to what is considered warm or “nice”. Heck, Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction lives in Sunny warm L.A., but by following his Twitter feed, you’d think he’s better suited for … Continue reading Factoring Weather When Buying A Home In San Francisco Is Anything But Simple
theFrontSteps Goes Tweet!
I’ve done the sfnewsletter, and this here blog for years now, and believe me when I say I love(d) every minute of it. They are both, quite simply, an incredible drain on time. So…I’m spending more time on my Twitter page talking about things…among them San Francisco real estate (of course). If I could figure … Continue reading theFrontSteps Goes Tweet!
The Actual Retail Price Is….!
“I’d like to bid $1, Bob”….crowd goes wild, contestant jumps around uncontrollably, Bob Barker raises pencil thin mic to his mouth, opens envelope turning to contestants with gray haired enthusiasm proclaiming, “The actual retail price for these lovely San Francisco multi-family buildings is…..” Ding, ding, ding, ding! Go ahead, make your bid, just don’t go … Continue reading The Actual Retail Price Is….!
Price Chopping “Curbed SF” Style
Sorry dear friends over at Curbed SF, but we’re using your line. We have to, because what better way to announce prices are getting chopped on some of our listings? The first to chop is 2185 Bush #307: We started out at $899,000 (now $869,000), interest was high, but the market has spoken. It’s time … Continue reading Price Chopping “Curbed SF” Style
Millennium Tower Goes Rental (San Francisco Real Estate Is Mental)
Drive before you buy… From the street: We bring the deets:
Video Friday: In Honor Of Our French And Australian Readers
Something funny to take you into the weekend
Summer Of Living, A Letter From The Editor
It’s officially Summer (for elementary schoolers), and as I’m a father of one such child and another pre pre-schooler (no typo), that means my time just vaporized more than it already had. As a result, focus is on family, fun, and selling real estate. Posting on the site will be lighter than normal, but every … Continue reading Summer Of Living, A Letter From The Editor
Comment Du Jour: SOMA Gets Dissed
From “anon” on our recent post, “Battle Royale: San Francisco’s Infinity Tower Versus Some Peninsula Townhouse”: SOMA would the be last place I’d buy in SF. It lacks any sort of SF feel, there is no personality nor night-life. We don’t live down there, so can’t speak to daily life in the area, but we … Continue reading Comment Du Jour: SOMA Gets Dissed
Realtor Hate: Let It Out And Animate
We’ve been down this road before, but technology has given voice and animation to the haters, so here we are again. This sent via email to our inbox. –Why Are Realtors So Arrogant And Such Assholes [theFrontSteps]
It’s Friday…Time For A Stupid Video
but one that will make you laugh:
The Devil Could Care (Getting Subliminal On Selling)
Wonder why this one is not selling…maybe it has something to do with the address: 666 36th Ave, reduced to $940,000 from $995,000, but that’s beside the point. Don’t even ask the homeowners. (Kidding, but fun nonetheless.) –666 36th Ave [MLS]
But I Just Had To Have Them Both!
A reader tipped us off to a recent Yahoo Shopping Article and thought you’d like to share in the findings: Steam Shower “I just had to have a steam shower. My whole bathroom was torn up to install the pipes and the fittings, the glass door needed to be sealed in a certain way, the … Continue reading But I Just Had To Have Them Both!
Reasons We Live Here #15: Iconic Architecture
There are many reasons WE live here in San Francisco, and certainly many reasons YOU live here, so feel free to share with us. We captured this photo just yesterday evening on walkabout in North Beach, and thought, “damn that’s cool!” Just another reason we live here…great (iconic) architecture old and new all around us.
Battle Royale: San Francisco’s Infinity Towers Versus Some Peninsula Townhouse
We haven’t done a Battle Royale in a while, but we thought this recent email could not only shed some light on the steals and deals being thrown out by The Infinity to get their Towers sold, but also a bit of debate as to whether it’s better to put your money in San Francisco, … Continue reading Battle Royale: San Francisco’s Infinity Towers Versus Some Peninsula Townhouse
Ask Us: What’s The Real Estate Forecast For Bernal Heights
Where readers ask, and we (the community) try to answer. We pulled this from Lily on Why the Fuss About Noe Valley. The question is pretty simple, the answer, however, is very complex: What’s the real estate forecast for Bernal [Heights]? The Fluj has already taken the bait and provided some answers on the thread, … Continue reading Ask Us: What’s The Real Estate Forecast For Bernal Heights