The time has come to unveil the latest creation, http://www.theFrontSteps.org. We hope you like it, and we hope you participate. We even give props to SocketSite. We’re calling it “A Social Network for real estate obsessed San Franciscans”. Go check it out at http://www.theFrontSteps.ORG (note: You currently must type the www, and don’t forget the … Continue reading The Facebook of San Francisco Real Estate (www.theFrontSteps.org)
Month: February 2008
2956 Webster: 8 Offers, 4 Cash, 1 Winner, 7 Losers
From sfnewsletter: We’re really trying to stop publishing these things, but they just keep coming up. This week we have 2956 Webster in the oh so popular Cow Hollow District. This is a 2 bed, 2 bath condominium that was asking $1,279,000 was absolutely swarmed, received eight (yes 8 ) offers, four of them all … Continue reading 2956 Webster: 8 Offers, 4 Cash, 1 Winner, 7 Losers
When the Price is Right
Before you haul off and shoot the messenger, this is one of many emails we receive on a daily basis. We’ve tried to tone the cheerleading down a bit, but when it keeps on coming from other sources (not Realtors) it’s kind of hard to pass up. So… Awesome places that are priced right continue … Continue reading When the Price is Right
Ask Us: Calculating 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
Where readers ask and we try to answer. How are 30 year fixed mortgage rates calculated? My Real Estate agent said that it is an average of the trailing 12 month’s surveys by WSJ and BankRate.com, can someone confirm this? As soon as a mortgage professional chimes in, we’ll post the answer here. Since we’re … Continue reading Ask Us: Calculating 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
San Francisco sees $100,000 per square linear foot!
For a wheelchair ramp: Another way to feel good about how our local tax dollars are used? Or alternatively, one can take great pride in the efficiency of our city government. Let’s just take a pile of dollar bills, make a big ole’ pyramid, and burn it down in front of city hall, what’s the … Continue reading San Francisco sees $100,000 per square linear foot!
Comment du Jour: Little impact from raising conforming loan limits, and the end of Stated Income Loans
Kelly McCray comes through with a comment that will be heard around the world! I was at the east bay CAMB [California Association of Mortgage Brokers] legislative update meeting yesterday. It is becoming quite clear that there will be little, if any, impact with the raise in conforming loan limits. This news is disappointing to … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Little impact from raising conforming loan limits, and the end of Stated Income Loans
Ask Us: Why choose a mortgage broker over a bank?
Where readers ask and we try to answer. Kelly are you listening!? Why would a [mortgage] broker be better than a bank at this point in the market. I am an investor and have used brokers and bankers, both have been of great service to me in the past. But, I have relationships on both … Continue reading Ask Us: Why choose a mortgage broker over a bank?
Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes (Jan ’07-Jan ’08)
Single family ’07 vs 08 from Garrett. District Map (PDF) District 1 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 7 7 Median Selling Price 1,000,000 1,250,000 Average DOM 47 66 District 2 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 20 21 Median Selling Price 788,000 830,000 Average DOM 54 56 District 3 Jan-07 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes (Jan ’07-Jan ’08)
Ask Us: Did 2820 Pacific Sell for $16,000,000?
Where readers ask, and we try to answer: I keep seeing 2820 Pacific on the MLS as sold at $16M. How accurate is the sale price on the MLS. I’ve got it on good intel that it sold somewhere in the $15s but not close to, and certainly not at $16M. Just curious. Readers?
What’s up with the silence?
As many of you know, this little San Francisco Real Estate blog (not so little anymore) is a hobby. My main focus is still selling real estate in San Francisco and making sfnewsletter the best it can be. I’m currently working with many clients, as well as enjoying seeing sfnewsletter take off, not to mention … Continue reading What’s up with the silence?
Fridays = sfnewsletter
…and a big reason why posts on theFrontSteps are always light on Friday. To see the latest issue of sfnewsletter, click here, especially if you’re an Eichler fan, like us. Real estate agents and mortgage brokers! To send sfnewsletter to your sphere of influence? Click Here (sfnewsletter.com) Feel like touring some San Francisco neighborhoods, Click … Continue reading Fridays = sfnewsletter
Still confused about Conforming Loan Limits?
3 Oceans Real Estate provides some answers: Raising the conforming loan limit has the following benefits: 1. It does in fact greatly stimulate the economy 2. Many consumers who got in over their head will now be able to afford their mortgage 3. Greater affordability for housing is created 4. It will influence a portion … Continue reading Still confused about Conforming Loan Limits?
Suburbs be damned! Thank God we live in San Francisco
From a reader “DL” regarding The Next Slum? (The Atlantic.com): For 60 years, Americans have pushed steadily into the suburbs, transforming the landscape and (until recently) leaving cities behind. But today the pendulum is swinging back toward urban living, and there are many reasons to believe this swing will continue. As it does, many low-density … Continue reading Suburbs be damned! Thank God we live in San Francisco
San Francisco ranks #2 for Greenliness (means we’re Green)
Is that a word? Who cares, check it out on Popsci. [via Green Key Real Estate] We’re not so sure about that transportation part, but at least we’re working in the right direction. [Update: “Is there an image in that green rectangle?” Keep looking, and you tell us.]
Ask Us: It was sold, but what’s up? (1474 17th Ave)
Where readers ask and we try to answer: 1474 17th ave was sold on 1/25 for $1mm (3000sqft duplex), but I did not see anything in MLS or any other signs of activity, nor was there any trace of it in the sfnewsletter. Was this a pocket listing? The price seems to be very reasonable, … Continue reading Ask Us: It was sold, but what’s up? (1474 17th Ave)
Your First Look inside 1575 20th Ave
Not your typical Central Sunset home to say the least. Enjoy being the first to get a look inside this 3 bed, 3 bath, custom built, view home at 1575 20th Ave (website and more pics will be up soon). Asking $1,285,000. This house is SWEET! (yes caps) The front: The courtyard: The back: The … Continue reading Your First Look inside 1575 20th Ave