The best big wave surfers of the world converge just down our highway in Half Moon Bay…when conditions permit:
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But when is a local boy, like Ryan Seelbach or Grant Washburn going to take top honors? The Santa Cruz boys are getting beaten pretty good, but what’s up with the South African and San Clemente boys stealing the local thunder?
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Because guys like this can be your friends and clients. Ryan Seelbach, absolutely charging at Maverick’s, and bringing it home for San Francisco!
To gain some perspective on the magnitude of this photo and wave, Ryan is 6′6″…Break out your rulers and calculate that wave height for a second. Or go outside and find the nearest 5 story building, look up, and imagine it falling on you.
Photo Credit: Frank Quirarte (mavsurfer.com)
In case you missed it, Mav’s was again in the spotlight.
-Reasons We Live Here [theFrontSteps]
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Our neighbor’s (Tiburon) “back yard”.
(Yes, that is the Golden Gate Bridge on the right, and the city of San Francisco just left of center.)
In case you are wondering, that back yard could be yours for $7,650,000, and you get 5300 square feet of “Romantic View Property” to go with it. Can’t afford to buy it, you can rent it for $19,500/month, but we’ll leave that debate up to you, and go ahead and make this reason we live here #10.
-Reasons we live here [theFrontSteps]
-Tiburon Property [property site]
-Rent vs. Buy [theFrontSteps with interactive graph from NY Times]
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We’ve been seeing quite a few of these cars rolling around our streets lately (saw one today in fact, and the guys driving were definitely Italian), and welcome them with open arms. Not only do we think they’re ideal for those tight parking spaces, but they’re also all you truly need if you’re a verified urban dweller and cringe at the thought of hitting an open road. And of course, it makes us feel like we’re in Rome.
But what happens when it runs up against one of these:
Our Photoshop skills are barely beyond resizing an image, so anyone care to mash these together for us? Please! Pretty please….And as always, we’d love to hear and see any of your reasons YOU live here.
[Update: And a crash test video provided by anon8mizer.]
-More Reasons we live here [theFrontSteps]
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Guess what this space is going to be, and where it is, and forever feel like a bad ass. Feel free to pass this on, and spread the love. There might be something in it for the correct answer.
Here’s a hint…it might leave you feeling BLŪ, could help a hangover, can be addictive, and will definitely draw a crowd. I’m making it too easy for you. I’m off to NYC until 10/13/2007. Answer, and more posts when I return!
-More Reasons we live here [theFrontSteps]
-In case you didn’t know, reply in the “comments”.
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As much as we complain about the fog in summer, a very big reason we all live here is the temperate climate. While the rest of the state scorches, we’re enjoying perfect weather! Hah! Imagine what home prices would be if we had weather like San Diego. Actually, don’t. That would hurt.
-More Reasons we live here [theFrontSteps]
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The Golden Gate Bridge as it is:
So NO:
NO:
and NO:
-Three options offered for bridge suicide barrier [sfgate]
-Phase I Wind Studies Report [pdf]
-Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrant System Study [website]
-Photos from the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transit District
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“Huge leaping flames from an exploding gasoline tanker melted the steel underbelly of a highway overpass in the East Bay’s MacArthur Maze early this morning, causing it to collapse onto the roadway below and virtually ensuring major traffic problems for weeks to come.”
“It will put more traffic on the San Mateo Bridge, the Golden Gate and the Richmond-San Rafael bridge.”
We’re bettin’ a home in the city just got a lot more attractive to tens of thousands of commuters.
Tanker Fire Destroys Part of MacArthur Maze, 2 Freeways Closed Near Bay Bridge [sfgate]
[Update: Sold June 2007 for $2,300,000]
2901 Pine St. is one of those properties you only wish you had the guts to do (assuming you’re remodeling). The place is sweet! (In our opinion) We literally just walked out of there and were so impressed, we came to post. You must check it out.
Formerly a commercial space (neighbors claim it was a liquor store, grocer, yoga studio, office), it is now a 3 bed, 2.5 bath 3,282 square foot Victorian Modern (that’s what we’re calling it) single family residence on the corner of Pine and Baker asking $2,350,000.
What sold us is the towering Atrium entryway, the extensive use of glass, the catwalk, the master bedroom/bathroom suite, and since they went modern, what masterpiece would be complete without bamboo flooring.
It is yet another unique property that gives us yet another reason we live here. Remind us to let you know what it sells for (or if you’d like to go see it), because it will sell, it’s just a matter of when.
-2901 Pine [Pacific Union]
-Unique Property [sfn BLOG]
-reason we live here [sfn BLOG]
Sent in by Michael Yankaus
Thanks Mik! Nice photo, and definitely a reason we live here.
-What’s your “reason you live here”? Send to info@sfnewsletter.com
-more reasons [sfn BLOG]
On March 29th, we posted our very first reason we live herewith 3335 Clay, a 2bed, 2 bath condo in Presidio Heights asking $1,125,000, and a reader kindly commented there is “no way this property sells for over a million”. We’re not out to prove anyone wrong, or discount our readers (we love all of you!), but there is something to be said about the importance of getting the story. So here it is.
The place received six offers, four of them more than 10% over asking (remember asking is already over one million), and the agent gets calls every other day from three of the thwarted buyers hoping it will fall out of escrow.
We loved it, and obviously quite a few others did as well. Not to fear, those type of properties come around all the time…or not. 
We’re guessing it goes 15-20% over, which would mean it will indeed sell over a million…knock on wood.
-Reasons we live here [sfn BLOG]
-3335 Clay [Hill & Co.]
-More Maximum Overbids [sfn BLOG]
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So you think you’ve got what it takes to design a la modern. Here’s your chance:
“Dwell™ invites [their] readers to submit design proposals for one of three varied floor plans for homes in The Infinity. A panel of industry experts, including Dwell owner and founder Lara Hedberg Deam, will review designs. Winning designers will see their vision materialize in cooperation with the development’s designers.”
We were wondering which of the new developments was going to be the first to partner with Dwell. It’s a totally natural fit and we can’t wait to see the results.
More info and entry details [www.dwell.com/theinfinity]
The Infinity [website]
[picture and logos taken from dwell.com/theinfinity]
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“One car parking” will ensure this guy doesn’t outbid you on that condo you’ve been eyeing.
A $255,000 price reduction, pano views, and no car access to your front door all on the same $2,595,000 price tag (was $2,850,000)…308 Greenwich, a 2 bed, 3 bath single family home on the Greenwich steps. This also falls under reason #1, Unique Property.
308 Greenwich.com
[pics taken from property website]
There are many reasons why we love San Francisco, one of the top being the unique real estate in our town. Take a look at 3335 Clay, a 2bed, 2 bath condo in Presidio Heights asking $1,125,000. From the text it sounds like just another condo, but you owe it to yourself to check it out. Keep in mind it may not be your thing, but it is an interesting, charming property with TONS of San Francisco “feel”.
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4 br, 3 1/2 ba, 2500 sq ft, open flpln, lg yrd, views, interior garage access, laundry, more.
Miraloma Park, $1.175M. (Contact)
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