We alluded to it in May, we saw it in September, we called it in November, now we’re closing it in January. 3730 Washington…a done deal around $14,500,000. –Pipeline [theFrontSteps] –Large and in Charge: 3730 Washington [theFrontSteps]
Month: January 2008
I’ll bet $1 please (1574 43rd Ave.)
The price couldn’t be more right, $999,999, but the photos are so wrong…because they’re MISSING! Haven’t we been through this already? Come on people. You owe it to your clients to at least post to MLS with one photo. Just one. That’s all we ask. (Of course we’ll add the photos once they show up…if … Continue reading I’ll bet $1 please (1574 43rd Ave.)
Before After and WTF on 154 15th Ave.
From a sale in January 2007 at $1,700,000, to a new listing and price of $2,400,000 in early May 2007, to a reduced price of $1,995,000 in middle May 2007, and an ultimate sales price of $2,100,000 (and your before photos) on the last day of May 2007, we find ourselves looking again at 154 … Continue reading Before After and WTF on 154 15th Ave.
Wells Fargo Analysis of Money and Markets
Not too much in the way of a rosy picture painted in this article, but we thank our source for the link nonetheless. Some highlights: -Residential drag diminishes by 2H08, but commercial joins the slowdown -Weaker profit and tighter business credit slow business spending -Stagflationary Feel -Misery Index Oh, just read the report: Wells Fargo … Continue reading Wells Fargo Analysis of Money and Markets
Bargain Hunters Delight: “What’s the Diff?”
Contrary to popular opinion, it is in our best interest to paint both sides of the picture. We tend to spend most of our time on the positives, but for those that love the negatives, and possibly fancy yourself finding a deal on some real estate (not on Craigslist), check out “What’s the Diff?” by … Continue reading Bargain Hunters Delight: “What’s the Diff?”
Comment Du Jour: Outbid in ’07
From “Paco” in Stats & Numbers…: My experience in ‘07; 4 multi-unit properties bid on, between 10 and 20% overbid and i lost out on all 4 to others willing to pay more (lots more). Will “paco” have the same tale in ’08, we hope not.
Calling all San Francisco Real Estate Peeps!
by Alex Clark I am constantly encouraging my fellow colleagues to contribute more frequently to the voice and insight this site could provide. Here’s a quote from someone who has written posts for us in the past, “I meant to tell you, Carl Nolte of the Chronicle contacted me for a piece he did on … Continue reading Calling all San Francisco Real Estate Peeps!
Tahoe Snow Report: Without all the marketing
By Alex Clark (File this under absolutely nothing to do with real estate, but everything to do with fun.) It appears we have quite a few readers that enjoy the the fact that San Francisco is so close to the great skiing destinations of Lake Tahoe, and you’re all likely checking the “snow reports” for … Continue reading Tahoe Snow Report: Without all the marketing
Stats & Numbers: Condominiums (Nov ’06-Nov ’07)
by Garrett Detailed SF Districts Map (pdf)…in case you were wondering. Condominiums District 1 Nov-06 Nov-07 Number of Sales 12 15 Median Selling Price 734,500 995,000 Average DOM 60 39 District 2 Nov-06 Nov-07 Number of Sales 2 4 Median Selling Price 880,000 681,250 Average DOM 27 32 District 3 Nov-06 Nov-07 Number of Sales … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Condominiums (Nov ’06-Nov ’07)
California Association of Realtors Housing Outlook 2008
Rather than giving excerpts, we thought we’d give you the whole thing. Found via the San Francisco Association of Realtors Advantage Online Publication: “California experienced another year of weak home sales in 2007. Sales of existing detached single-family homes, which declined 23.6 percent for the year 2006, were projected to decrease another 26.0 percent to … Continue reading California Association of Realtors Housing Outlook 2008
Dear Gavin: With 3 times more $$, how do you plan to spend it?
From Sophie in What a difference 10 years can make: Now the REAL question to ask today to our re-newly sworn Gavin: what do you do with an average of 3 times more property taxes than in 1997? Is the city 3 times better? Are the schools 3 times as good? Are the streets 3 … Continue reading Dear Gavin: With 3 times more $$, how do you plan to spend it?
What a difference 10 years can make
Pacific Heights: Average cost of a single family house: 1997: $1,706,000 2007: $5,022,000 Potrero Hill: Average cost of a multi unit building: 1997: $412,000 2007: $1,385,000 Schtuff like that.
I’ll give you MY airplane in exchange for YOUR house
You never know, unless you ask. I have a client with an airplane ($1.2M) who would like to potentially trade/exchange it for a San Francisco property. Given the price, you might contact the sellers of 2016 Pacific #203. Who knows, maybe they’re selling to get out of dodge, and this Adam Aircraft A500 would certainly … Continue reading I’ll give you MY airplane in exchange for YOUR house
Ask us: 2016 Pacific #203
Where readers ask and we try to answer. I saw this condo at an open house on sunday – 2016 pacific #203. It seems like a steal. I’m wondering what is up with condo prices? This is a fully remodeled 2 br/2 1/2 bath for $1,295,000?!? Are prices dropping or is this too good to … Continue reading Ask us: 2016 Pacific #203
Battle Royale: San Francisco or Los Angeles, if you had to choose
by Alex Clark Sometimes I get plain bored of talking about San Francisco real estate and I dream of faraway places. I wonder, “What would it be like to live there?” Surely, some of you must wonder the same things. Luckily, we’re getting to the bottom of NYC vs. SF, so I’m not losing sleep … Continue reading Battle Royale: San Francisco or Los Angeles, if you had to choose
Next Profession: Realtor
It’s a logical next step. Just check out some quotes in this recent article referring to a woman that house sits to support her art: -Cleans, cares for the pets, and tends to the plants… -Gets a nonstop tour of San Francisco’s different neighborhoods, and a rare answer to that abiding question for all city dwellers … Continue reading Next Profession: Realtor