Month: May 2009

We’re Loving Your Backside!

Dear 134 16th Ave, We have had our eyes on you for quite some time and are heart broken to see you must go. We must tell you, it’s not your frontside that originally grabbed our attention. Yes, your frontside is nice and you’re very attractive upon first glance. We’re also aware that you have … Continue reading We’re Loving Your Backside!

St. Regis Residences San Francisco: A Sales Update & A Little Horn Tootin’

Because I had a listing not too long ago at the St. Regis, I like to keep up on that building, and lucky for you, I like to share what I find. Although young, considerably younger than my colleagues (most of whom I completely respect and admire) selling in the building, I’m no dummy. Here … Continue reading St. Regis Residences San Francisco: A Sales Update & A Little Horn Tootin’

Joe, Bill & Jim Set Off To Sell A House, Jim Falls Out, Who’s Left?

More shady agent shenanigans… Agent Joe secures listing from Seller Bill who had previously had their home listed with one of the top agents (says the agent) in San Francisco, Jim. Agent Joe puts home on market. Home sits on the market for 3 weeks, with no offers. Seller Bill receives an email from top … Continue reading Joe, Bill & Jim Set Off To Sell A House, Jim Falls Out, Who’s Left?

The Truth About Inspection Bids, A Letter To Buyers

If we could speak to you, Mr & Mrs Buyer, in the middle of your tense negotiations about repairs to the home you’d like to buy, we would say this: The bids you received from your agent and her inspectors/experts are great. We’re glad you’re doing your due diligence and we’re happy to credit you … Continue reading The Truth About Inspection Bids, A Letter To Buyers

Subscribe To theFrontSteps, So You Don’t Miss A Thing

Just because we’re not here on the blog posting daily, doesn’t mean we’re not out there hustling real estate. There are many ways to keep up on little tidbits here and there: Twitter Tweets; sfnewsletter; and less and less frequently Tour de San Francisco (real estate); but THE BEST way to know when new content … Continue reading Subscribe To theFrontSteps, So You Don’t Miss A Thing

Data Yo! San Francisco Median, Supply/Demand, Sales Rate April 2009 v April 2008

Supply/Demand Single Family April 2009 v April 2008 Supply/Demand Condo April 2009 v April 2008 Supply/Demand Single Family & Condo April 2009 v April 2008 Sales Rate Single Family & Condo April 2009 v April 2008 Sales Rate Single Family April 2009 v April 2008 Sales Rate Condo April 2009 v April 2008 Median Price … Continue reading Data Yo! San Francisco Median, Supply/Demand, Sales Rate April 2009 v April 2008

How Special Is Lennar Homes’ Offer…Really

We just read this in the Realtor Advantage Online Publication: Beginning in 2010, Lennar Homes will be bringing 1400 homes onto the market in the first phase of a program that will lead to revitalization of the southern part of the city. And, for brokers and agents who can demonstrate that they have resided in, … Continue reading How Special Is Lennar Homes’ Offer…Really

Bay Area Median Home Prices Down 42.7%!?

This from the recent San Francisco Business Times Online: Median prices for homes in the Bay Area collapsed in the first quarter, losing 42.7 percent, the fourth worst drop for metropolitan areas in the country behind Fort Myers, Fla.; Saginaw, Mich.; and Akron, Ohio. The median price for a home in San Francisco and the … Continue reading Bay Area Median Home Prices Down 42.7%!?

Stalefish: San Francisco’s New Delicacy

About once a month, on sfnewsletter, we put out our list of Stalefish Properties for our readers’ delight. Today, we thought we’d share that same list with you, and highlight some of the Stalefish swimming in that Stale Pond. — 175 Bright…future not so bright. It is a short sale (possibly the reason it still … Continue reading Stalefish: San Francisco’s New Delicacy

Comment Du Jour: Oh Noe, Where Will You Be In 2 Years?

From “Seb” on “Noe Valley Is Not Immune”: Where do people think Noe [Valley real estate] prices will be in two years? Up or down? I sense things are stabilizing. We’ll just say the feeling of free-fall has disappeared. Stable? Not so sure. Going up, definitely not. In two years…crystal ball is a little bit … Continue reading Comment Du Jour: Oh Noe, Where Will You Be In 2 Years?

Ask Us: Homeowners Insurance By Cost Per Square Foot

Where readers ask, and we (the community) try to answer: Greetings everyone: I was wondering does anyone out there have a good way to determine how much dwelling coverage one needs in the homeowners insurance in the city of San Francisco because I noticed when I get a quote from insurance companies, the dwelling coverage … Continue reading Ask Us: Homeowners Insurance By Cost Per Square Foot

Noe Valley Is Not Immune (Noe Valley Median Slides Along With SF As a Whole)

Woah! Where the hell has theFrontSteps been? A few things…I did, in fact, have a birthday (29 for those wondering) and I’ve been slammed with real estate. Thank goodness for the people behind theFrontSteps. This graph again from Misha Weidman: This is median prices, and SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ONLY. If this isn’t ammo for the … Continue reading Noe Valley Is Not Immune (Noe Valley Median Slides Along With SF As a Whole)