The San Francisco Exodus That Isn’t


Renters are fleeing San Francisco en masse, except only kind of and sort of and perhaps not really. That’s the conclusion from the latest “migration report” released last week by the rental platform Apartment List, which seems to include ill omens for SF’s rental market but upon closer inspection reveals a much more nuanced story. … Continue reading The San Francisco Exodus That Isn’t

42.5% of SF Renters Are Cost – Burdened


Forty-two and one half percent of SF renters are cost-burdened, compared to 51.8% national average, study shows. Apartment List recently analyzed Census data from 2007-2014, to see which cities and states have the most cost-burdened renters (those spending more than 30% of their income on rent). Nationwide, 52% of renters are cost-burdened, up from 24% … Continue reading 42.5% of SF Renters Are Cost – Burdened

Wyman Avenue In The Presidio, The Full Detailed Report From An SF Citizen


Our focus tends to largely be on real estate sales in this lovely city we call San Francisco, but we know there is this large inescapable presence amongst us that just keeps getting better and better, that being the Presidio…specifically housing in the Presidio. This comes to us by way of email, and we’re glad … Continue reading Wyman Avenue In The Presidio, The Full Detailed Report From An SF Citizen

Lake Tahoe Dreamin’? Tahoe Green Home For Rent, Slick Video To Prove It (Music Included)


Speaking of Music in Property Videos, this clip comes to us by way of Inbox. Since so many San Francisco/Bay Area people flock to Tahoe and talk of living the dream up there, not to mention being green while doing it, we thought it worthy of sharing. City slickers go get your green on and … Continue reading Lake Tahoe Dreamin’? Tahoe Green Home For Rent, Slick Video To Prove It (Music Included)

Average Property Rental Rates In San Francisco


Being heavily focused on selling real estate in San Francisco, and not renting it, we’re always on the lookout for a quick and easy tool to help answer that question, “What do you think this place would rent for?” Aside from actually contacting a true expert in the field of rentals and having them go … Continue reading Average Property Rental Rates In San Francisco

Ask Us: Can Condo Conversion Save You From Rent Control?


Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: This is a doozy of a question, so put your game faces on: Hi there, Being fairly new at the SF real estate/landlording game, I am still discovering the fascinating mine field of Rent Control laws through the numerous websites on the subject. At least … Continue reading Ask Us: Can Condo Conversion Save You From Rent Control?

Ask Us: Should I Buy A Single Family Or 2-3 Unit?


Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: Hello, I have been following your blog with great interest. I have a comment/question and wasn’t sure of the best place to put it. I was curious to know what you thought of something. Due to family circumstances, I would love to buy something in … Continue reading Ask Us: Should I Buy A Single Family Or 2-3 Unit?