“Definitely Recommend Working with Alex and His Team!”


Special shout out to wonderful clients of mine that keep sending in 5 star reviews (better yet posting to our new Google Biz Page). Some recent Toronto transplants had this to say about working with me: Alex was wonderful to work with. We are new to San Francisco area and he helped us navigate the … Continue reading “Definitely Recommend Working with Alex and His Team!”

Bear Flag Revolt, Valley of the Moon and more… – Sonoma Takeaways


I recently had the pleasure of reacquainting myself with one of Northern California’s oldest towns, and one I had lost touch with over the years. Sonoma is only a short drive from where I grew up in Marin and one of my earliest elementary school memories was taking a field trip to see the historic … Continue reading Bear Flag Revolt, Valley of the Moon and more… – Sonoma Takeaways

“The Elusive Future of San Francisco’s Fog” – New York Times


If you follow theFrontSteps’ blog, you’d likely know I’m a bit of a weather geek – maybe more than a bit, actually. Weather influences all of our lives for sure, but my life and enjoyment of living depend on it. A sunny day with east winds and waves hitting the beach that originated thousands of … Continue reading “The Elusive Future of San Francisco’s Fog” – New York Times

New Website, Market Update, $53+ Million in Sales, and of Course, Overbids – Welcome Back to theFrontSteps


It’s been a while since I’ve done any blogging of significance here on theFrontSteps, and it may be a while longer before things really start ramping up, but things are definitely looking good for the future. I’m still very much here, and very active in our market…In fact I closed over $53,000,000 in sales last … Continue reading New Website, Market Update, $53+ Million in Sales, and of Course, Overbids – Welcome Back to theFrontSteps

Sell A Home, Save The Planet


We live in an incredibly beautiful location here in the Bay Area with amazing parks and recreation at our fingertips, and serene natural environments literally just minutes from a bustling city that affords us the opportunity to escape it all. Sadly, we’re polluting the hell out of ourselves and our environment, and it’s got to … Continue reading Sell A Home, Save The Planet

“Tireless” and “Incredibly Calm and Laid Back”


Sometimes, you just gotta share the love… This is the third time that I’ve availed myself of Alex’s services to purchase a home in San Francisco. Needless to say, I’m a repeat client —— and I will continue to be one so long as Alex continues to plug away in the same tireless and dedicated … Continue reading “Tireless” and “Incredibly Calm and Laid Back”

SOLD | 2139 15th Ave | Inner Parkside | $1,850,000


Another multiple offer situation, another happy buyer thrilled to beat out 10 others for this amazing home at 2139 15th Ave in the Inner Parkside. It’s not easy to win as buyer in the Single Family market in San Francisco, but with the right strategy, right relationships, and right approach your odds increase tremendously. My … Continue reading SOLD | 2139 15th Ave | Inner Parkside | $1,850,000

SOLD | 323 Church St. #A | Mission Dolores | $1,525,000


I’m pleased to report the successful off market close of my clients’ amazing condominium in a smooth and effortless transaction. Congratulations to the buyers, and my clients (the sellers). It has been a great deal all around. Talk about a great location… Remodeled in 2015 and only lived in by one owner since, this home … Continue reading SOLD | 323 Church St. #A | Mission Dolores | $1,525,000

Happy Holidays From Me To You!


I hope you all have a great Holiday and Happy New Year. I’m checking out of the blog for the remainder of 2016. Enjoy your time with family. Eat a bunch. Ski. Surf. Sit on the beach. Laugh. Be chill. Pray for Snow. I leave you with a picture of my bad ass 75 year … Continue reading Happy Holidays From Me To You!

SOLD | 956 Elizabeth St. | Noe Valley | San Francisco


Congratulations to my clients that recently purchased this amazing single family view home in prime Noe Valley at 956 Elizabeth St. With vultures circling, we were able to beat the competition by submitting a pre-emptive offer at a price acceptable to the seller, avoid any frenzied bidding wars, and get it to stick…which it did.

Time For An Intermission


Like Warren Miller always says, “Now it’s time for one of these…Intermission”. In my case, an intermission from blogging. Back to normal programming in early 2016. This site will also be undergoing a redesign, so if you happen to land here when it looks totally weird, and possibly not working properly, please be patient, and … Continue reading Time For An Intermission

For Sale | 1177 California #304 | Gramercy Towers | Nob Hill, San Francisco


This exquisitely remodeled luxury Nob Hill condominium with views West/Southwest to Twin Peaks & outlooks onto Jones Street, located in the heart-center of San Francisco’s premiere postcard neighborhood is for sale, and you get the first look. Featuring one bedroom, one bath, one car parking, 24/7 attended lobby, pool, spa, workout area, onsite management, a … Continue reading For Sale | 1177 California #304 | Gramercy Towers | Nob Hill, San Francisco

For Sale | 1972 11th Ave, Golden Gate Heights, San Francisco


Spacious, updated, mid-century four bedroom, two bath view home in Golden Gate Heights with a large East facing yard (complete with crushed oyster shell bocce ball track), deck, fireplace, laundry, parking, and two bonus rooms! Tax records state 1467 square feet, MLS previously stated 2085 square feet, my records state this house is BIG, so … Continue reading For Sale | 1972 11th Ave, Golden Gate Heights, San Francisco

SOLD | Duboce Triangle, Inner Mission, Russian Hill, Mission Dolores


Congratulations to my buyers (x4), and my off market seller! That was quite the whirlwind of activity, and I’m thrilled we were able to pull it all off. As my client said on my LinkedIn profile, I pulled off a “hat trick that [he] thought was impossible in the crazy San Francisco real estate market…” … Continue reading SOLD | Duboce Triangle, Inner Mission, Russian Hill, Mission Dolores