theFrontSteps – San Francisco

It’s no secret I wear many hats. I am a Realtor here in San Francisco, I run this here blog, I’m a dad, and now I have a new project, PocketListings.net. I’ve been scolded by some of you readers for not posting here enough, and I’ve been scolded for posting too much about all the [...]

Would that be considered industrial chic, modern, or just plain awesome? Perhaps all three. It’s nearly 2400 square feet, with 17 ft floor-to-ceiling windows, is light filled and has a top of the line remodeled gourmet kitchen, bay & bridge views, 3 large bedrooms, 3 remodeled luxurious bathrooms, 2 car deeded secured parking, 24 hr [...]

Previously listed on MLS at $659,000, times have changed, but this A+ unit at 200 Townsend has not. Currently not listed on MLS due to reasons I’m happy to share if you’re a serious buyer or buyer’s agent, this loft is available for immediate purchase and now asking $499,000! Talk about a hair cut. Two [...]

I pulled this from a friend’s Facebook Status update, and he got it from a friend of his, so who knows where it came from originally. The fact is, it’s funnier than sh*t, so have a laugh: The economy is so bad that I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. CEO’s are now [...]

How would you like to have front row seats to the America’s Cup Sailing Race that is headed to San Francisco? And I’m not talking about lawn chairs unfolded on the rocky, cold shores of the Bay. I’m talking luxury, better than VIP, seats…like rolling over in bed, looking out your window, and seeing the [...]

Below is an excerpt from the San Francisco Market Focus Report published by the San Francisco Association of Realtors. Despite Seasonal Summer Slowdown, SF Housing Market Continues to Show Strength as Pending Sales Rise With many buyers, sellers, and agents away on vacation at this time of the year, the San Francisco housing market is [...]

I know, I know, I know….it should be “Ich gehe Camping”, or “Ich bin Camping gegangen”, but “Ich bin ein Berliner” so wtf… theFrontSteps.com is shut down for the week. I’m camping. I’m getting dirty. I’m soaking up the sun. I’m riding my bike. I’m eating and drinking like a king. I’m not working. But, [...]

It’s Friday, I wanna roll outta town and find some sun, or just a tiny plot to build my skinny house, in which I will sip skinny girl cocktails with colorful wooden umbrellas… – …and embrace my claustrophobia. -Keret House, Warsaw Poland

I can’t begin to tell you how many clients, friends, family, and co-workers base their entire real estate purchase or sale on price per square foot, and for good reason…it is the benchmark. Thank goodness a colleague at Zephyr Real Estate came up with this brilliant website, PriceSquares, so that all of you can check [...]

How do you like them apples? theFrontSteps’ traffic is going up, and has officially passed that of SocketSite, who’s traffic is going down. Just sayin’.