Today, one of our (we’ll just call him/her “readers”) had the chance to get inside 2201 Baker, the $2,490,000 fixer in Pacific Heights, get the scoop, snap a few photos, and open our eyes to a true diamond in the rough. And of course provide us with “before” photos, should we still be blogging when … Continue reading More fun inside 2201 Baker
Month: November 2007
An Update: 8 Kronquist
Originally priced at $2,295,000, 8 Kronquist came on the market with quite a bit of fan fare. However, the market spoke…It was priced a bit high (so it seems), and was subsequently reduced to $2,180,000 (5%). Panic! A price reduction! The market has tanked! Hardly…it’s in contract, as of the night before Halloween. –8 Kronquist … Continue reading An Update: 8 Kronquist
Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?
This comment wasn’t necessarily one that makes us fall over in laughter, or one that brings a tear to our eye, but one that might spark some conversation (or debate) nonetheless. (Extra points if you can come up with a catchy phrase using the words stripping, shrinking, old growth, wood, and trim in the same … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?
It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!
[Update: 11/5/07: We’re putting this back on the top of the front page for one very simple reason, an update. Two offers were received the day it hit MLS.] Not for the squeemish, 2201 Baker hits the market again, and our reader says, “… may be hazardous in areas. REO, banked owned, sold as-is with … Continue reading It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!
sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street
Today on sfnewsletter we did a “Walk Down Lake Street”, to share some insight on what’s happening in that area. 125 and 129 Lake These two properties are literally in the same building, and have seen entirely different results. 125 Lake is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-level condo, with zero parking, but a top-notch … Continue reading sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street
Could it get any worse?
From “james” with love: New York Attorney General Sues First American in Appraisal Probe [OC Register] Thoughts?
Oriental Warehouse, Historic Landmark, Exposed Brick and Timber…(650 Delancey #409)
A quick history: the Oriental Warehouse was built in 1867 by The Pacific Mail Steamship Company as its primary distribution point for coffee, tea, rice, and silk from the Orient. The building was converted in 1996 to Live Work space and became 66 residential lofts varying from 1350 to 1800 square feet. And lucky you, … Continue reading Oriental Warehouse, Historic Landmark, Exposed Brick and Timber…(650 Delancey #409)
Internet Marketing for Real Estate 101
This just kills us and it happens all too often. We know a large percentage of homes are sold by agents and not from photos on the internet, but there is also a very large percentage of attention deficit home buyers that get blasted with new listings as soon as they hit the market, and … Continue reading Internet Marketing for Real Estate 101
Is SocketSite Growing Bull Horns?
Maybe it’s a Halloween prank, maybe a treat, and we have yet to get the trick, but yesterday on SocketSite, they (we know it’s you Adam, but we’ll play along) had a decidedly confused tone: The Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark/Discount Rates By 0.25% The known: the Federal Reserve has cut both its benchmark interest rate … Continue reading Is SocketSite Growing Bull Horns?