theFrontSteps – San Francisco

In case you’re not on the list to receive these in your inbox, here are the most recent listings and most recent sales for San Francisco. And wouldja look at that…my recent off market sale popped right up on top. The first resale in 1 Ecker (16 Jessie) since it’s renovation in 2010, and what [...]

You starting to feel ready to buy a home in San Francisco? By now, hopefully, you’ve made it through Step 1, and are now either pre-approved, or can provide Proof of Funds, and are getting dialed into this thing called the internet and how well it can help you instantaneously see what is new on [...]

I’ve been advocating for listing your property for sale during the typical doldrums for years, and occasionally a few brave souls take the plunge. Have a look at this image below and the data used to arrive at the conclusion next time you think it’s best to wait til Spring or Summer: Why should you [...]

Wowza, wowza, wowza! Those of you that have been reading a long time know that if I go quiet, I’m probably busy. That’s exactly the case. I currently have 4 properties in contract, and two listed as active on MLS (both of which I expect will go into contract soon). Once the dust settles, I’ll [...]

The latest and greatest San Francisco real estate market data, trends, sales and new listings: I send this report out every other week, so if you want to be on the list to receive it via email, just shoot me one. Happy Aloha Friday!

Okay, so you’re not getting first dibs, as I have been showing this property to one buyer on and off for about three weeks. Since they have decided not to move forward, you get second dibs. This is a completely gutted Edwardian right on the border of Cole Valley and Ashbury Heights. The developer is [...]

If you like coming to, or living in, San Francisco, and shopping is your thing, 333 Grant is quite possibly your nirvana. A chip shot away from Prada, Banana Republic, North Face, Nike, Neiman Marcus, Levi’s, Macy’s, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Apple, Burberry, Chanel, Maiden Lane, American Apparel…you name it…it’s all here, it’s all around [...]