More than just asking, our readers are telling and we’re posting: I think it’s high time we revisit prop 13. It’s obvious we’ll never be able to balance our budgets in the city and in Sacramento, which is no excuse but the restrictions that prop 13 has levied upon them seem unfair. I am a … Continue reading Suggest to us: Discuss Proposition 13
Month: January 2008
Sample Sale of the Design Public Kind
Get thee to Apartment Therapy! [via Curbed] This is one sale you won’t want to miss.
Reason We Live Here #12
The best big wave surfers of the world converge just down our highway in Half Moon Bay…when conditions permit: But when is a local boy, like Ryan Seelbach or Grant Washburn going to take top honors? The Santa Cruz boys are getting beaten pretty good, but what’s up with the South African and San Clemente … Continue reading Reason We Live Here #12
Our new comment policy
Take note: comments are no longer moderated. You can view our new, elaborate, multi-paged, legal document here. Essentially, “as of 1/16/2008 comments will no longer be moderated. You are free to say whatever you like. We will be reading and watching, but if you get into a heated discussion with someone, be prepared to defend … Continue reading Our new comment policy
Noe Valley Pocket Listing and “cosmetic fixer”
Since we were recently on the subject of Noe fixers, it’s time to start spreading a little of the insider love. We don’t have pictures, but words. If you’re interested in this place, contact us. “I have a cute off market single family fixer opportunity in Noe Valley that I wanted to pass on. The … Continue reading Noe Valley Pocket Listing and “cosmetic fixer”
Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes (Dec ’06-Dec ’07)
From Garrett: District Map (PDF) Single-Family Homes District 1 Dec-06 Dec-07 Number of Sales 18 14 Median Selling Price 971,250 1,215,000 Average DOM 75 46 District 2 Dec-06 Dec-07 Number of Sales 38 31 Median Selling Price 770,500 795,000 Average DOM 38 38 District 3 Dec-06 Dec-07 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes (Dec ’06-Dec ’07)
San Francisco “needs to Harden the F*** up.”
We thought we’d take the time to introduce you all to “Chopper”, who’d like Australians to quit being so soft. We got to thinking, what if you substitute when he says, “Australia” with San Francisco? It fits quite nicely. San Francisco, it’s time to “Harden the F*** up”. [Editor’s note: If you can’t get a … Continue reading San Francisco “needs to Harden the F*** up.”
Ask Us: “Lembi juggernaut” selling units?
Where readers ask and we try to answer: There must be many of you brokers out there who are familiar with the Lembi juggernaut. Well, word is that they are adjusting to a changing financing landscape and even, gasp! selling some units. Maybe that will allow some of us little guys to get a shot … Continue reading Ask Us: “Lembi juggernaut” selling units?
Marin gets More Modern (as in a new office)
From the press release: Marin Modern Real Estate, an independent residential real estate brokerage and leading authority on modern and mid-century modern homes in Marin and San Francisco County, announced the opening of a new office in San Rafael, California. Since we’re spreading the love about them, maybe they’ll spread the love and keep us … Continue reading Marin gets More Modern (as in a new office)
Ask Us: Fixer in Noe for $699,000? (439 Clipper)
Where readers ask and we (everyone reading) try to answer: Can you guys comment or get readers to comment on 439 Clipper in Noe? Yes, it’s marketed as a fixer but the price is $699k for an Single Family Residence in Noe. I honestly didn’t think you could buy a tear-down or even a lot … Continue reading Ask Us: Fixer in Noe for $699,000? (439 Clipper)
“not much siren noise” at 960 Potrero
We love when our readers (AMinSF) come through with quality finds such as this at 960 Potrereo asking $949,000: so, does this listing deserve the retarded RE agent of the year…err…month award? (we’re barely into mid-january!) somebody needs to enlighten the agent that there is a difference between honesty and stupidity. the leading agent remarks … Continue reading “not much siren noise” at 960 Potrero
3630 Jackson…a done deal? (Asking $18M)
Since we’ve recently been on the subject of high end ultra high end homes changing hands, we thought we’d bring your attention to 3630 Jackson, a home in Presidio Heights that was recently on the market and “withdrawn” at $18,000,000. According to our reader, another reliable source, and Property Shark.com, it did indeed “resale” on … Continue reading 3630 Jackson…a done deal? (Asking $18M)
A Hot Property and Great Quote
by Alex Clark From a reader, who I like to refer to as “El Dunno” regarding my mention in today’s San Francisco Chronicle Business section: Good Job, you made the Chronicle. I read about your Firehouse analysis. Too bad you weren’t quoted about your opinion of the value of the property if it were utilized … Continue reading A Hot Property and Great Quote
West Portal Mid Century (130 Granville)
We spotted this listing at 130 Granville in West Portal while doing the tour de San Francisco (real estate) for sfnewsletter, and thought we’d dedicate a post to it here (being that we’re fans of mid-century modern). A mid-century home (built in 1955), and the only active listing in West Portal at the moment, it … Continue reading West Portal Mid Century (130 Granville)
We would have taken it for the garage (2820 Pacific: a done deal ~$16M)
In another sign of the times at the high end, 2820 Pacific closes escrow with that damn little asterisk next to the price $16,000,000 (*), which can only tell us the sales price was close. Not too close to the original $17,500,000 asking, but up there nonetheless. Like we said, we would have taken it … Continue reading We would have taken it for the garage (2820 Pacific: a done deal ~$16M)
Tour de San Francisco (real estate)…West Portal
We just completed our 42nd stage of the Tour de San Francisco (real estate) over at sfnewsletter, so we thought we’d let you know about it. They’re always good fun, and provide a bit of a picture tour of some areas of San Francisco you might find yourself someday. –Tour de San Francisco (real estate) … Continue reading Tour de San Francisco (real estate)…West Portal