It’s no secret I wear many hats. I am a Realtor here in San Francisco, I run this here blog, I’m a dad, and now I have a new project, PocketListings.net. I’ve been scolded by some of you readers for not posting here enough, and I’ve been scolded for posting too much about all the … Continue reading Follow The PocketListings.net BLOG And Support Our Endeavor
Month: August 2011
200 Brannan #328 Hitting MLS for $2,495,000, My Jaw Hits The Floor
Would that be considered industrial chic, modern, or just plain awesome? Perhaps all three. It’s nearly 2400 square feet, with 17 ft floor-to-ceiling windows, is light filled and has a top of the line remodeled gourmet kitchen, bay & bridge views, 3 large bedrooms, 3 remodeled luxurious bathrooms, 2 car deeded secured parking, 24 hr … Continue reading 200 Brannan #328 Hitting MLS for $2,495,000, My Jaw Hits The Floor
SOMA – South Beach Loft Condominium Steps From AT&T Park
Previously listed on MLS at $659,000, times have changed, but this A+ unit at 200 Townsend has not. Currently not listed on MLS due to reasons I’m happy to share if you’re a serious buyer or buyer’s agent, this loft is available for immediate purchase and now asking $499,000! Talk about a hair cut. Two … Continue reading SOMA – South Beach Loft Condominium Steps From AT&T Park
The Economy Is So Bad….
I pulled this from a friend’s Facebook Status update, and he got it from a friend of his, so who knows where it came from originally. The fact is, it’s funnier than sh*t, so have a laugh: The economy is so bad that I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. CEO’s are now … Continue reading The Economy Is So Bad….
Luxury Marina Blvd. Home Hits The Market (Not On MLS), You Get Front Row Seats To The America’s Cup
How would you like to have front row seats to the America’s Cup Sailing Race that is headed to San Francisco? And I’m not talking about lawn chairs unfolded on the rocky, cold shores of the Bay. I’m talking luxury, better than VIP, seats…like rolling over in bed, looking out your window, and seeing the … Continue reading Luxury Marina Blvd. Home Hits The Market (Not On MLS), You Get Front Row Seats To The America’s Cup
San Francisco Real Estate Summer Doldrums Ending, Lake Merced Homes More Popular, Surfing Ocean Beach Still Off Limits To Most
Below is an excerpt from the San Francisco Market Focus Report published by the San Francisco Association of Realtors. Despite Seasonal Summer Slowdown, SF Housing Market Continues to Show Strength as Pending Sales Rise With many buyers, sellers, and agents away on vacation at this time of the year, the San Francisco housing market is … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Summer Doldrums Ending, Lake Merced Homes More Popular, Surfing Ocean Beach Still Off Limits To Most
Ich Bin Camping!
I know, I know, I know….it should be “Ich gehe Camping”, or “Ich bin Camping gegangen”, but “Ich bin ein Berliner” so wtf… theFrontSteps.com is shut down for the week. I’m camping. I’m getting dirty. I’m soaking up the sun. I’m riding my bike. I’m eating and drinking like a king. I’m not working. But, … Continue reading Ich Bin Camping!
Wanderlust: Poland And The World’s Skinniest House (Keret House)
It’s Friday, I wanna roll outta town and find some sun, or just a tiny plot to build my skinny house, in which I will sip skinny girl cocktails with colorful wooden umbrellas… — …and embrace my claustrophobia. –Keret House, Warsaw Poland
Price Squares Gives You The Price Per Square Foot Data You Crave
I can’t begin to tell you how many clients, friends, family, and co-workers base their entire real estate purchase or sale on price per square foot, and for good reason…it is the benchmark. Thank goodness a colleague at Zephyr Real Estate came up with this brilliant website, PriceSquares, so that all of you can check … Continue reading Price Squares Gives You The Price Per Square Foot Data You Crave
Apples To Apples: theFrontSteps YOY Web Traffic Up +151%, SocketSite YOY Web Traffic Down -49%
How do you like them apples? theFrontSteps’ traffic is going up, and has officially passed that of SocketSite, who’s traffic is going down. Just sayin’.
Nominate theFrontSteps (Alexander Clark) As “San Francisco’s Most Valuable Blogger”…Thanks!
A little recognition is always nice. Dear readers, please take a second to nominate theFrontSteps for Most Valuable Blog in San Francisco. After all these years of providing all of this real estate and San Francisco insight, I’d really appreciate it. I suppose theFrontSteps fits under the categories, Lifestyle, Local Affairs, and Everything Else. Thank … Continue reading Nominate theFrontSteps (Alexander Clark) As “San Francisco’s Most Valuable Blogger”…Thanks!
Coffee Fiends Get Your Mojo On, And Get Free Coffee
Those of you that have read this blog for a while know that I have a thing or two for good coffee. In fact, I took it upon myself to definitively settle the debate as to where is the best coffee (house) in San Francisco and hundreds of thousands of people joined in the decision. … Continue reading Coffee Fiends Get Your Mojo On, And Get Free Coffee
Get Ready For “Social Buying” And The Arrival Of The “Echo Boomer”-An Interview With Sherry Chris, CEO Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sherry Chris, CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) and Advisory Board Member of Zillow.com. I had every intention of grilling her on the state of the market locally, more specifically hyper-locally, and concluding that just like Zillow, the CEO at Better Homes and … Continue reading Get Ready For “Social Buying” And The Arrival Of The “Echo Boomer”-An Interview With Sherry Chris, CEO Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate