From one agent, to their company, and we’re bringing it to you. I have some clients who applied to the Tax Board to have their property tax basis reduced and the city rejected it, even though they presented valid comps indicating their property value has decreased (they live in Pacific Heights). I’m wondering if [any … Continue reading How To Successfully Reduce Your Property Tax Basis In San Francisco?
Month: July 2009
Palm Springs We Are Not, Shocking Information This Is
From a reader who’s email says, “The housing crisis summed up in one house in Palm Springs”: Check this out – from NPR’s Plante Money exercises: Twitter Tweet 1 for this info on one Palm Springs House: Date Event Price Appreciation Source Apr 30, 2009 Sold $32,500 … Continue reading Palm Springs We Are Not, Shocking Information This Is
Google Goes Real Estate Search
To the untrained eye it might look as if our lovely city by the bay has the Chickenpox. Alas! ‘Tis not the case. It’s just Google getting into the game of real estate, and leave it up to them to do it right (maps.google.com/realestate). [Note: These below maps are embedded on this site and you … Continue reading Google Goes Real Estate Search
Condominium Versus Single Family Homes (The Data)
Misha Weidman is back and he brings us this little nugget (also posted on his site): …and this quote to go along with it: Until June 2008, condo and home prices were in lock-step in terms of price appreciation and decline. Thereafter, homes fell first and further. In March 2009, the delta between condos and … Continue reading Condominium Versus Single Family Homes (The Data)
2185 Bush #307 At The Amelia Price Reduced (almost) $100,000!
Shameless plug is the name of the game here. Moments ago we chopped the price of 2185 Bush #307 from $869,000 (previously $899,000) down to $799,999. Are you kidding! This is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1290 square foot condo with high ceilings, wood burning fireplace, patio, and so much more in one of the … Continue reading 2185 Bush #307 At The Amelia Price Reduced (almost) $100,000!
San Francisco Property Sales And Prices Continued Rising In June, But Still Down From 2008
We’ve been getting a lot of requests lately to run comparable property reports for homeowners looking to reduce their property taxes, and having to fight an uphill battle against the city proving their case that our market has, in fact, declined on more levels than one. Here is a little bit of information for San … Continue reading San Francisco Property Sales And Prices Continued Rising In June, But Still Down From 2008
Quote Du Jour: Inner Richmond Is STweet (That’s Sweet In Twitter Speak)
Sometimes you just gotta go looking around the web for the information you need to draw a conclusion about where to plant your roots in San Francisco. Today, we turn your attention to Brittney G of Eye On Blogs, who had this to say about the Inner Richmond: Hanging in the Inner Richmond. It’s great. … Continue reading Quote Du Jour: Inner Richmond Is STweet (That’s Sweet In Twitter Speak)
In San Francisco It’s Ritual Coffee Roasters Versus Blue Bottle Coffee
Having just purchased our first bag of “Sweet Tooth Espresso” from Ritual Roasters after more than six years of dedicated grinding, tamping, and pouring exclusively of Blue Bottle Coffee, we’re a bit torn as to what to do. We’ve had Ritual on many different occasions, but allowing their beans to enter into the home, and … Continue reading In San Francisco It’s Ritual Coffee Roasters Versus Blue Bottle Coffee
Father Of tFS Client Saved Michael Jackson From Flames During Pepsi Commercial Shoot
How ’bout a little celebrity (postmortem) juice to take you to the weekend. As it turns out, my client’s Dad actually saved Michael Jackson during the hair catching on fire incident, when filming the Pepsi commercial. Certainly, many of you remember that. My client has been contacted by Access Hollywood and the list of (gossip) … Continue reading Father Of tFS Client Saved Michael Jackson From Flames During Pepsi Commercial Shoot
Update: Pool Party On Broadway! Marco….Polo….Fish Outta Water! (And Now On The Market)
[Update: Our original tip ran in May of this year, and now as “Curbed SF” reports, it’s on the market (in MLS)…with photos.] From a connected reader: Designed in 1922 by Frederick Meyer (think Bill Graham Auditorium) [2950 Broadway] is a serious presence on outer Broadway’s Gold Coast and I think the only one with … Continue reading Update: Pool Party On Broadway! Marco….Polo….Fish Outta Water! (And Now On The Market)
King Edward II (The Inn That Is) Wants Your $$, We Just Liked The Aerial
The name piqued our interest, the net income of $399,526 and 9.08% Cap Rate made us click through to the Edward II Inn & Suites marketing schtick (asking $4,400,000), but it was the aerial pdf (with zoom on pg. 4) of San Francisco that made the post: –Edward II Listing Details, Arroyo & Coates
A San Francisco Photo Blog Worth A Look
You might be wondering what the hell a picture of Heineken beer has to do with San Francisco. Nothing, but the blog this photo came from is pretty damn sweet, and the author/photographer (a fellow San Franciscan) has done a great job capturing San Francisco by photo (not the cheesy, touristy crap either). “Plug 1”, … Continue reading A San Francisco Photo Blog Worth A Look
A Virtual Look Inside St. Regis Residence’s Penthouse Of All Penthouses
[Update: The original video did not require a password…we’re working on the fix…if there is one.]
TRI/Coldwell Banker Of San Francisco Gets Robbed…Perp Caught On Tape
According to sources close to TRI/Coldwell Banker, this is the crook that broke into their offices. Word has spread to other local brokerages to beware, and we’re spreading the word to you. And like Garrett of SF Schtuff pointed out in the comments below, “It’s so funny to me that they are wearing the burglar … Continue reading TRI/Coldwell Banker Of San Francisco Gets Robbed…Perp Caught On Tape
In Real Estate, Size Does Matter
We have been a bit M.I.A, but our readers certainly haven’t lost their need to send us tips. Please keep them coming! ([email protected]): I think the size of a dwelling is an important matter, especially in San Francisco. Would you start a thread? [We can try.] ‘I know my home is too small when ….’ … Continue reading In Real Estate, Size Does Matter
To Save Money On Painting, Build Your Own Scaffolding!
There are several ways to save money when painting a home in San Francisco, the most common being to do the job yourself. But should your painter be building their own scaffolding to save costs on their end? It does provide for good entertainment watching them risk their lives painting though. Seems a ladder would … Continue reading To Save Money On Painting, Build Your Own Scaffolding!