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Month: January 2008
Things getting ugly between developers and tenant activists?
From “AMinSF”: Two weekends ago I visited an open house tic unit at 1298 Treat Street in the Mission. It’s a very contentious situation. The developer is trying to Ellis Act several elderly tenants, and some family members and tenant groups were peacefully protesting outside the open house. I drove by the building this morning … Continue reading Things getting ugly between developers and tenant activists?
N.A.R. Housing Forecast
NAR Issues Housing Forecast: “Stable Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise” Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of … Continue reading N.A.R. Housing Forecast
Cost to remodel vs. cost recouped
We know many of you have wondered, “Should I remodel my kitchen or bathroom?”, and whether your costs will be recouped. It’s a tricky equation to master, but if you’re going to do it, you might as well check the numbers: –Cost Vs. Value Report [RemodelingOnline]
Flat Fee Brokerages
Join the thread here. It’s getting good. We have the owner of CondoDomain chiming in, and what appears to be someone at Territory Real Estate adding their two cents as well. Both of those outfits offer flat fee services for buyers in their area (Boston). San Francisco should take note. Since you’ve all been wondering … Continue reading Flat Fee Brokerages
Housing Outlook: Bleak
How’s that for a headline? Get your attention? Good. We’re just doing it like all the others. Now check out this video from IntoTheBox.tv (for real estate obsessed people like us): If comparing San Francisco to New York City is any indication of things to come for us, then this report is scary, especially the … Continue reading Housing Outlook: Bleak
Off Market and On Broadway (2342 Broadway being shopped around $6M)
Going to see a lot more of these. From our reader that would prefer to remain completely anonymous: There is a dog with views at 2342 Broadway being shopped at just under $6m–it’s legit. Being marketed at $5.99M. Needs lots of work. Overpriced (in my opinion) considering the amount of work it needs, but it’s … Continue reading Off Market and On Broadway (2342 Broadway being shopped around $6M)
Ask Us: Selling a home off the market
Where readers ask, and we try to answer. Why do agents shop houses off-MLS or before they hit the market?-E.S. I shop places off the market simply because my clients say, “If you find me a buyer, I’ll sell it, but I’m not listing it on MLS, not doing open houses, and not doing signs.” … Continue reading Ask Us: Selling a home off the market
Sunset Beach? Isn’t that in Hawaii?
We have nothing against any agents (colleagues) in this city, and especially those at Hill & Co. (we heart Hill), but should there be a comma between Sunset and Beach on this Sunset Beach Victorian Cottage at 1545 47th Ave.? Forgive our ignorance, but isn’t Sunset Beach in Hawaii, and the Sunset in San Francisco? … Continue reading Sunset Beach? Isn’t that in Hawaii?
Boston Goes Flat Fee (for some)
To those that have wondered, or hoped that our real estate landscape would change (for better or worse), look to Boston, where CondoDomain.com is introducing their exclusive buyers flat fee real estate brokerage. No, they aren’t the first, but certainly it appears to be gaining steam. Unlike traditional real estate models, we believe that we … Continue reading Boston Goes Flat Fee (for some)
Beware of Buyer(s)
[Editor’s Note: It’s time to repost this as we’re getting some reports of a guy name Michael Lecht resurfacing…don’t work with him. Simple as that. See comments below from local real estate agents for more info.] Agents at all San Francisco brokerages take note. There are a couple “buyers” out there that aren’t to be … Continue reading Beware of Buyer(s)
Mid-Century Movement (56 Clarendon)
Originally listed September 19, 2007 for $2,495,000, reduced to $2,300,000 two months later, and now sold for $2,250,000, 56 Clarendon, in Clarendon Heights, is a done deal. — — Is this a significant “anecdote” of market information/fluctuation. We’ll let you decide that, we just wanted to highlight another gem of the mid-century. –56 Clarendon [mls] … Continue reading Mid-Century Movement (56 Clarendon)
It’s not the size that counts…(1188 Green #10)
It’s what you do with it that matters: 1188 Green #10 is a staggering 260 square feet (per tax records), and might be listed in MLS tomorrow around $399,000, but you can’t fault the seller for making the best of a tiny space. —– We’re thinking some of those strong Euros might like to take … Continue reading It’s not the size that counts…(1188 Green #10)
18th & Mission: a reader asksed…
Quite a while ago, we put this post up, and actually received a fair bit of insight. But we finally got a bit more scoop from the source, so here it is again, update below. “What’s up with the building at corner of 18th & Mission? Work has recently started again. This project sat dormant … Continue reading 18th & Mission: a reader asksed…
Ask us: Fallen Trees, what’s the deal?
Where readers ask and we try to answer: [Image Source: Daily Dose of Imagery] Given the recent hurricane force winds we had and all the downed trees, I was wondering, could we have more information on the legal aspects of the tree planted in front of a property? I know that we need to apply … Continue reading Ask us: Fallen Trees, what’s the deal?
Ped vs. Muni…again!
File this under absolutely nothing to do with real estate, but everything to do with living in San Francisco. This is such a common problem that the only trauma hospital in San Francisco has its own classification for accidents like this, they call it “Ped vs. Muni”. You’ve seen it before, you’re sitting at a … Continue reading Ped vs. Muni…again!