Another Russian Hill Sale And Testimonial


Another happy client has been so kind as to share a testimonial of the service I can provide to you and your friends and family. I’m a commercial real estate professional – a few years back I chaired the commercial RE side of our trade association. My wife used to buy retail centers for a … Continue reading Another Russian Hill Sale And Testimonial

So You Wanna Post A Picture Of You Skiing Powder On Your Facebook…How ‘Bout We Just Tell Them All The Truth


So how is the snow up in Tahoe…I mean really? As many of you know, I fancy myself a bit of a skier. I watch the weather like a hawk, I have multiple websites and friends I refer to for snow reports, radar imagery, forecasts, and après ski hangouts. If I can, I play hooky … Continue reading So You Wanna Post A Picture Of You Skiing Powder On Your Facebook…How ‘Bout We Just Tell Them All The Truth

“Recommend Him Highly”-That Would Be Me :-)


What better way to start the week than with a glowing recommendation from some happy clients. For about a year we had been reading Alex’s blog and watching Redfin like hawks. Moving to SF from out of state was challenging, and though we had narrowed down our search to four or five neighborhoods, it was … Continue reading “Recommend Him Highly”-That Would Be Me :-)

San Francisco Real Estate Market Update, Recent Listings, And Sales


Hello all! It’s that time. Time for your dose of market data. You can find all the recent sales for San Francisco, as well as the recent listings, and some other market data by following this link. Below is an example. Most Recent Sales  citywide in the last 21 days Address Type BR/BA/Units Parking DOM List … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Market Update, Recent Listings, And Sales

2701 Broadway, On San Francisco’s Billionaire Row, Finds Its Billionaire Buyer


It’s big news for the Billionaires on Broadway. We have it on good intel that 2701 Broadway, a little house on the hill just down the street from the likes of the Gettys, Trainas, and Ellisons of the world (and let’s not forget a Monster of Rock), has found a buyer ponying up an undisclosed … Continue reading 2701 Broadway, On San Francisco’s Billionaire Row, Finds Its Billionaire Buyer

Battle Royale: San Francisco Or Palo Alto, If You Had To Choose


We’ve had a lot of battles over the years here on theFrontSteps. Some have been rather quiet (Tokyo versus San Francisco), while others like New York City versus San Francisco, San Francisco versus East Bay, and Cole Valley versus Noe Valley continue to rage on. The comparison of places one might set up shop, lay … Continue reading Battle Royale: San Francisco Or Palo Alto, If You Had To Choose

Client Testimonials From Way Back


Bear with me while I reorganize my testimonials into individual posts. These are a few put together from way back. *Alex was very easy to work with. He was straightforward, gave good advice about how the condominium should look when it was being shown, and managed the negotiations with the buyer perfectly. I always felt … Continue reading Client Testimonials From Way Back

Buyer Testimonial In Russian Hill – Opportunity For Long Term Guests And Corporate Renters, And A Little Scoop On 1177 & 1179 Union Street


Don’t ask me why, but for the past 5 years (at least) I haven’t been asking my clients for testimonials. True to one of my New Year’s resolutions, I’m going to begin gathering as many as I can, and sharing them here. Beginning with this one… San Francisco is a city littered with real estate … Continue reading Buyer Testimonial In Russian Hill – Opportunity For Long Term Guests And Corporate Renters, And A Little Scoop On 1177 & 1179 Union Street

San Francisco Fog, Wind, And Micro-Climates…So Where Should You Buy Your Home?


Long time readers will remember this one… We get these kind of inquiries all the time, and it’s certainly something up for debate, as we all have our own comfort levels as to what is considered warm or “nice”. Heck, Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction lives in Sunny warm L.A., but by following his Twitter … Continue reading San Francisco Fog, Wind, And Micro-Climates…So Where Should You Buy Your Home?

So You’re Wondering What The Property Across The Street Sold For? I Gotcha Covered.


Recent sales…it’s what everybody wants to know. It’s what I get asked when I go to dinner. It’s what I get asked when I’m out surfing. It’s what I get asked when I’m sitting on the ski lift. “What did X property sell for?” Because of this very question that continues to perplex even the … Continue reading So You’re Wondering What The Property Across The Street Sold For? I Gotcha Covered.

BlackboardEats, Another Way To Explore All The Great Food San Francisco Has To Offer


Like I said in a post a few days ago, there are things in San Francisco that just make this place great. Things that keep us living here, dealing with parking tickets, traffic, fog, and exorbitant real estate prices. The restaurants and eateries in San Francisco are certainly right on top of every person’s list … Continue reading BlackboardEats, Another Way To Explore All The Great Food San Francisco Has To Offer

Buying San Francisco Real Estate Is As Easy As…Not Giving Up Before You Start!


I’ve been getting a few phone calls and emails from potential buyers looking to get into the San Francisco market, and their general mood is that of despair…mostly because of my latest posts about how hot the market (particularly Cole Valley) is right now. I’ll just come right out and apologize for giving the impression … Continue reading Buying San Francisco Real Estate Is As Easy As…Not Giving Up Before You Start!