theFrontSteps – San Francisco

When readers comment, we listen… Abuseintake writes in reaction to the $401,000 Overbid at 235 28th Street in Noe Valley: …moved from a $750,000 2 bed, 1 bath shack in Dogpatch and bought a 2,800 sq.ft, 3 bed, 2 3/4 bath mid-century split-level with a stunning view, for $645,000…in Seattle. You can keep SFO. Abuseintake [...]

Nestled among old growth Redwoods practically smack dab in the middle of Napa and Sonoma, this property is your ticket out of the city, and into serenity. Picture yourself walking among old growth Redwoods, coffee in hand, the sound of a creek rustling by, deer crossing your path, sun shining through the towering trees, a [...]

Make no mistake, it’s been a crazy busy market for me and a lot of my colleagues. It’s okay…as it has afforded me the luxury to spend Christmas and likely the New Year enjoying all that Tahoe has to offer from the comfort of my new weekend retreat. It’s not all that I wanted, but [...]

Must…go…here…now… – – – It’s easy to get lost in thought from this description. Especially coming from the urban jungle we call home here in San Francisco. Located on Clear Ridge in the heart of Big Sur, this stunning redwood and glass, 3,100 sq. ft. private residence is perfect for family getaways and romantic get-togethers. [...]

Sometimes you just gotta escape the San Francisco hype and head East young man (or because I always have to be PC, woman)! My only complaint, the kitchen and baths don’t do this home justice. But that’s just my humble opinion. -2850 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, California: Mid-Century Panoramic View Home, $1,895,000

Just added this to my list of places I must visit before I die: Alexander Clark Park

So how is the snow up in Tahoe…I mean really? As many of you know, I fancy myself a bit of a skier. I watch the weather like a hawk, I have multiple websites and friends I refer to for snow reports, radar imagery, forecasts, and après ski hangouts. If I can, I play hooky [...]

It should come as no surprise to those of you that read theFrontSteps on a regular basis, but to those that don’t, I often get stricken with a heavy case of wanderlust. My mind starts to wander, my heart starts to race, and my imagination goes heavy into “what if” mode. Today is no exception. [...]

[R.I.P. Jamie Pierre] We’re falling into ski season, and you all know I love me some powder. Many of you also know I grew up in Reno Nevada, with Lake Tahoe as my backyard. I learned to ski at the ripe old age of two, I raced, I burned out, I switched to snowboarding, and [...]

If incredibly convenient access to Garwoods restaurant and bar and its iconic drink, the Wet Woody, is your cup of tea (or your cup of Wet Woody – and yes, that’s the last time I’ll use that phrase in this article), this lakefront property may be for you. Not only is this house right next [...]