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“You Know Me I’m On The 333…”

I know of another unit at 333 Grant Avenue that is not on MLS and hardly being marketed. If you have interest in living downtown, a stone’s throw away from Union Square, give us a shout. This is a two level (loft style) unit, and it’s awesome. I know of a a few other epic [...]

Live Amongst History On Hotaling Place

I’m in process of securing a pied-à-terre for a client in 25 Hotaling Place*, and I was reminded of not only what a great building it is, and how rich it is with history, but also what an incredible location! The best of San Francisco right at your doorstep Located in San Francisco’s historic Jackson [...]

New Development Millwheel South, Dogpatch San Francisco

Perhaps you’ve been wondering about new developments in San Francisco, and perhaps it’s the only type of property you’ll buy (with good reason). Rejoice, there is a new development in San Francisco’s Dogpatch area that has opened its doors, and is available for immediate purchase, Millwheel South. Choose from one, two, and three bedroom floor [...]

Golden Gate Park’s JFK Drive Separated Bikeway Project (Have You Noticed The Chaos?)

Have you made a trip into Golden Gate Park recently (maybe to go to the De Young Museum or Academy of Sciences), and wondered what the hell is going on with some cars parked on the curb, some parked (what would appear to be) in the middle of the road, bikes zipping by in between [...]

From The Front You Might Consider It A Duck…369 Upper Terrace

My golden rule in real estate sales and searching for the right home…unless the front of the home is actually drop dead fantastic and the best selling feature, take a “drive by” with a grain of salt. Case in point, 369 Upper Terrace: From the front, it’s a bit of a duck, but on the [...]

Viva San Francisco!

Turn the volume up… -Bring Your Own Big Wheel, San Francisco, Potrero Hill, Vermont Street [Official Site]

It’s A Good Time To Sell

San Francisco Homes Selling Faster as Inventory Drops With potential home sellers feeling that the market is on the upswing and that housing prices will soon appreciate, many of them have elected to hold off listing their homes, resulting in a citywide inventory shortage. At the same time, potential home buyers fearing higher prices are [...]

West Portal Buyers Find Happiness With Me On Their Side

I’m keeping up with my New Year’s resolution to ask clients for testimonials, and I’m thrilled at how willing you all are to share! I really, really appreciate it, and I enjoy working with all of you. We were relatively new to the Bay Area and had been conducting a very haphazard and ineffective home [...]

San Francisco Real Estate Market Update, Recent Sales, And IPO Madness

Another week, another issue of sfnewsletter sent. All kinds of great market info and real estate p*rn for you to peruse. Including many off market opportunities I’ve already mentioned here. Have a great weekend! -Latest issue of sfnewsletter/MarketTracker

Great Highway Remodel, Not On MLS, And Certainly A San Francisco Surfer’s Dream Home

I have word of a house, on the Great Highway at Noriega (the best sandbar on the beach right now), that is very much for sale, and very much not on MLS radar. Price hovering around $1,050,000 and $1,100,000. That is the view above, and here are the details below. As always, I am here [...]