From “44yo Hipster” in yesterday’s Stats & Numbers for Single Family Homes [edited for flow]: Di’cha [Did you] check out the DQ #’s for sept…ouch! And the #’s on this chart don’t paint a much better picture, especially with the financial/stock market/oil price melt down. Man, a lot (most) investors are taking a big hit … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Things aren’t so bad (relatively speaking)
Month: October 2008
Pacific Heights in the Spotlight
As always, theFrontSteps is open to new contributors and writers joining us, so if you think you have what it takes to blog (doesn’t take much), give us a shout and let us know. This comes to us from Arrian Binnings, via his new blog Inside SF Real Estate. We found it quite good (void … Continue reading Pacific Heights in the Spotlight
London Falling?
Uh oh! (European) property values fell to their lowest level in 30 years in September, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. According to another report, home sales fell to 17,000 in June 2008 from 105,000 in June of 2007, and that was before the financial collapse of late summer and fall. Prices have … Continue reading London Falling?
Quick Flip at 733 Front Street
[Update 10/20/08: Sold, $1,725,000] On the other side of the equation, let’s take a look at 733 Front #605. One of the first resales at this conversion building down in the Financial District, #605 was sold through the sales office for $1,600,000 only about three months ago. The unit directly below it #505 was sold … Continue reading Quick Flip at 733 Front Street
Texting + Driving = NO
The land of the free keeps getting a bit less free doesn’t it? Beginning January 1, 2009, a person driving a motor vehicle is prohibited from writing, sending, or reading a text message, instant message, or e-mail from an electronic wireless communication device. However, a person may read, select, or enter a name or phone … Continue reading Texting + Driving = NO
Mervyns out, Trader Joe’s (should go) in
With the recent news of Mervyns going out of business, we’re left wondering, who’s going to fill the shoes of their location on Masonic (@ Geary)? Our vote is for the Trader Joe’s that is pretty much kitty corner, always packed, parking lot always full, to pull up their roots, push the shopping carts across … Continue reading Mervyns out, Trader Joe’s (should go) in
Comment du Jour: WTF! Sellers Living in 2007?
Ahhh, we love our readers, especially when they come up with money quotes a lot of you are missing. So, we often take it upon ourselves to bring them front and center. This from “MichelleL” on “Getting Twisted in Cole Valley“: WTF? Are people still paying 3-million to live in Cole Valley sans view? There … Continue reading Comment du Jour: WTF! Sellers Living in 2007?
Vote for Barack Obama
As many of you know, I try to steer clear of political posts, but this time, I can’t. If I didn’t at least announce who I am voting for and do my part getting the word out, and that second coming of the idiots McCain and Joe Sixpack Palin make it to office, I will … Continue reading Vote for Barack Obama
Super-conforming 729.5K to expire? Really? Gone forever?
Are we to believe that the Democrat led super conforming limit is going to be allowed to fizzle? To hear him speak, Obama is continually pledging new stimulus package. Right now it appears as if he’ll win. It appears as if it will be a Dem congress and a dem White House. Would anyone be … Continue reading Super-conforming 729.5K to expire? Really? Gone forever?
Battle Royale: Cole Valley Versus Noe Valley
There’s been a bit of discussion around this site and some others lately regarding whether Noe Valley or Cole Valley is a better neighborhood. Rather than spreading that conversation around, we thought we’d bring it under one thread for the world to see. Cole Valley: Noe Valley: Please share in the comments below and take … Continue reading Battle Royale: Cole Valley Versus Noe Valley
Rip Curl Sample Sale
From our local Rip Curl rep: “Hi everyone! Hope you’ve been enjoying the great surf and weather we’ve been having! Time to start the holiday shopping season with the best deals in town! Come on out for a RIP CURL sample sale this Saturday the 18th. I’ve got fresh racks of mens, girls, kids, boardshorts, … Continue reading Rip Curl Sample Sale
Notice To Begin Foreclosure Proceedings: Sincerely, Your Bank
Ever wondered what a letter from a lender to a homeowner would read when they’re about to foreclose your house? Wonder no more. This came to us via the intertubes (re-typed for privacy…of course). From Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to Homeowners THIS LETTER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A DEMAND FOR PAYMENT. … Continue reading Notice To Begin Foreclosure Proceedings: Sincerely, Your Bank
Getting Twisted in Cole Valley (1342 Shrader)
We’ve been in, around, over, and under this remodeled 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home at 1342 Shrader in Cole Valley, and it is absolutely awesome. It’s coming to the MLS very soon (if not already) and some lucky person (hopefully our clients) will be throwing some killer parties in this great home. — The little … Continue reading Getting Twisted in Cole Valley (1342 Shrader)
…and It’s Gone: 2730 Fulton Flips and Flies
You might remember our post not too long about about the seemingly quick flip at 2730 Fulton, where we saw this property sell in March for $1,605,000, come back on the market (cosmetically modified) mere months later for $793,000 more, and we scratched our heads as to the outcome. Before: After: Well, we needn’t wonder … Continue reading …and It’s Gone: 2730 Fulton Flips and Flies
Inside Our New Favorite House: 313 Duncan
It looks like our clients aren’t going to pull the trigger on one of the nicest new homes (soon to be) on the market (313 Duncan), so we’re free to run our mouths. High resolution pictures coming soon, but for now, here is a glimpse inside the living / dining / eating / entertaining / … Continue reading Inside Our New Favorite House: 313 Duncan
Spot or Not: Motorcycles on the Sidewalk
As if to kick me when I’m down, our neighbor has recently (the past few months) decided that the best spot to park his Harley Davidson that rattles the windows and sets off car alarms, drips oil and gas, and generally annoys the hell out of us, is on the sidewalk. So I ask again, … Continue reading Spot or Not: Motorcycles on the Sidewalk