Way, way back, we looked at the then just starting Ardenwood luxury home project. We all speculated on price (around $2 mil, was the consensus) and rapidity with which they would sell. Many people also complained that a set of less than ten luxury homes was not the best use of the lot, … Continue reading Arden Wood (Mostly) All Grown Up
Month: September 2009
Buy Now or Suffer 8,000 Consequences?
Today I got this email from a friendly neighborhood Realtor: Hello everyone, I wanted to send out a friendly reminder about the deadline to take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit. The tax credit expires on Novemeber 30th, 2009. However, assuming a 45 day escrow period from the time you buy to the time you close and get the keys, … Continue reading Buy Now or Suffer 8,000 Consequences?
So It’s Been Awhile, but…
So Alex is leaving town for awhile, chasing the big waves instead of the big buyers, and I’m standing, inadequately and ill fittingly, in his shoes. You may — or just as likely, may not– recall I used to guest write here on these Front Steps some time ago. Alex was nice enough to invite … Continue reading So It’s Been Awhile, but…
Welcome Anna Marie Hibble, Guest Editor Until 10/11
Your Editor is out of office (being a “drifter”), but Anna is in da house, and she’s not only a great person, but comes up with some great content! She’ll be moderating the site while I’m away. Have fun, and we’ll see you soon!
Wife House Swap San Francisco, Stephen Fowler Moving On…
The tip came in: I thought your readers might find it interesting that poor Stephen Fowler’s house (4218 25th Street) of “Wife Swap” infamy is now on the market. I thought it would only be a matter of time before they moved on to less scrutinized pastures, and now is that time. The home, situated … Continue reading Wife House Swap San Francisco, Stephen Fowler Moving On…
Zillow Says My SF Residence Gained $300,000 In Value In Three Months!
You’ve likely seen comments on our site recently from the “Financial Samurai”, and wondered, “Is that spam?” It’s okay. We wondered the same thing, and we’ve dug a little deeper and found him to be legit. We were tipped off to one of his posts that uses Zillow to back up his claim that “Net … Continue reading Zillow Says My SF Residence Gained $300,000 In Value In Three Months!
Tasty Views, Cool Beers, And Designer Living, 600 Feet Above Ground At One Rincon Hill
Sometimes you just need a little real estate photo porn to get you through your day. Below are some images from One Rincon Hill (for those wondering, One Rincon Hill is the gigantic tower…some would say phallic symbol… that kisses the west end of the Bay Bridge off/on ramps), which were recently provided to us … Continue reading Tasty Views, Cool Beers, And Designer Living, 600 Feet Above Ground At One Rincon Hill
The Real Estate Spam Has To Stop!
Are you a Realtor that at one point or another may have contacted another Realtor and now all of a sudden you get ALL of that broker’s “new listings”, “off-market opportunities”, “price reduced”, “open house”, and “won’t last” emails? Are you a principal and walked into an open house, reluctantly gave your email and now … Continue reading The Real Estate Spam Has To Stop!
What makes a San Francisco house a San Francisco house?
[Editor’s Note: We have a new contributing architect, Sven, and this is his first post ever. Please take a moment to read his post, and welcome Sven Lavine.] I decided to do a little brainstorming on the factors affecting San Francisco house design. I want to steer clear of discussions of the city’s historical & … Continue reading What makes a San Francisco house a San Francisco house?
Who Is Tom Perkins And WTF Does He Have To Do With Us
Our recent scoop on the sale of both Grand Penthomes at the Millennium Tower (one that sold to mega millionaire venture capitalist Tom Perkins) has been getting quite a bit of press lately, and oddly enough we received this email today: This is all great [referring to the sale of a ~$9,000,000 condo] I suppose, … Continue reading Who Is Tom Perkins And WTF Does He Have To Do With Us
It’s Not Any White Out, It’s Premier
From a reader: For the “premier [Luxury] real estate office in the City”, white out on the elevator button is a bit ghetto…. I’m just saying. ’nuff said….thanks for the laugh!
Either Way, You Lost
[Source and more commentary: Misha’s Musings]
BOMs Go Off, Prices Drop At St. Regis Residences San Francisco
Those of you that read this site frequently, know that we like to keep our eye on the St. Regis Residences here in San Francisco. We do this for many reasons, and we always like to report back to you, our dear readers as to what is going on in there. Well….prices they are a … Continue reading BOMs Go Off, Prices Drop At St. Regis Residences San Francisco
Who Wants One? Soma Grand Offers 5% Commish!
Don’t slash prices, offer more incentives to Realtors to bring their clients through the door! As always, we’ll give you half of that commission back, and if we win the Nordstrom’s schwag, we’ll give that to you as well. –SomaGrand [website]
Ask Us: 815 Alvarado Just Doesn’t Jibe
Have a look at the front of 815 Alvarado (4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3 car parking, “Single Family Residence” asking $2,965,000) : Now have a look at our reader’s question: So whats the story on 815 Alvarado, SF…..listed as a House…but really has a Legal Inlaw, and only 2 bedrooms upstairs. One can be divided….but … Continue reading Ask Us: 815 Alvarado Just Doesn’t Jibe
Calling All San Francisco Surfers (And Wannabes), We Have The Pad For You!
In our never ending quest to find the ultimate San Francisco surf pad, we were delighted to see one of our favorite oceanfront homes hit the market recently, 2534 Great Highway. It’s not everyday you can buy one of the few homes on the Great Highway that easily clear the sand dunes to enjoy unobstructed … Continue reading Calling All San Francisco Surfers (And Wannabes), We Have The Pad For You!