Guess what this space is going to be, and where it is, and forever feel like a bad ass. Feel free to pass this on, and spread the love. There might be something in it for the correct answer. Here’s a hint…it might leave you feeling BLŪ, could help a hangover, can be addictive, and … Continue reading new space challenge, and reason we live here #8
Category: Announcements
Out of Office
As mentioned yesterday, I’m out of town. If you’re jonesing for a fix, you can get my sfnewsletter, which always comes out on Fridays. Here’s a sample. If you are a real estate professional, you can create an account at sfnewsletter and begin sending it too. You can also pass the time reading the Tour … Continue reading Out of Office
Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!
Until now, we had not seen inside the new world unfolding down at BLŪ, yet another San Francisco upscale condo development. Thankfully, we have friends in high places (we’re waiting on that balloon story we alluded to). We can all pay homage to zūm llc for their wonderful renderings. Enjoy your First Look ™ inside … Continue reading Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!
Verbatim: “San Francisco is back!”
As if it ever left: By almost every measure, San Francisco is in far better economic shape than it was when [our Mayor] took office in 2004 and faced a nearly $350 million budget deficit. The city has recovered from the double whammy of the dot-com bust and the tourism crash that followed the Sept. … Continue reading Verbatim: “San Francisco is back!”
Curbed SF relaunches
Like a breath of fresh air, Curbed SF re-launches, and the new Editor, Sarah Hromack is already impressing me with her writing style. [Photo credit: Curbed SF photo pool] Put it on your radar.
“Fed Cut the Rate! Seatbelts, please…”
From a reader (not Boomtime, not MarinaPrime, not me, not any of the other bulls…), verbatim: “Fed Cut the Rate! Seatbelts, please… * FED CUTS FEDERAL FUNDS RATE HALF POINT TO 4.75% * FED CUTS DISCOUNT RATE HALF POINT TO 5.25% * Yield curve steepened dramatically as the 2Y went from 4.13% to less than … Continue reading “Fed Cut the Rate! Seatbelts, please…”
Large and in Charge (3730 Washington)
On May 14th of this year, we alluded to a “very big, very expensive” home that will be coming on the market. Since I just drove by and saw the sign out front, we’re finally letting you all know. That was a tough secret to keep, let me tell you. > 3730 Washington is coming … Continue reading Large and in Charge (3730 Washington)
The jury is in on the Transbay Terminal
Yet another reason I HIGHLY recommend you subscribe to the San Francisco Business Times or at least periodically check their site. The jury is in on the Transbay Terminal: The jury charged with ranking three proposals for San Francisco’s tallest building and the new Transbay Terminal has picked the team of developer Hines and architect … Continue reading The jury is in on the Transbay Terminal
1330 Chestnut…a done deal
I can’t believe how many people are asking me about 1330 Chestnut, and I haven’t had time to check (cough…bull shit!)…but it is now sold. Asking $1,495,000 sold $1,550,000 and only spent 15 days (during the mortgage crisis) on the market. Reminder: If you were to receive the sfnewsletter either from me, or your Realtor/Mortgage … Continue reading 1330 Chestnut…a done deal
Welcome two new members of the Stammtisch
I just wanted to send a quick post welcoming two more experts to our panel: Miles Grant a mortgage expert. Mark Choey a downtown, new development expert. If you are a reader, like “wondering”, and “anon8mizer”, and you’d like your “name” added to our Stammtisch, just let me know. Otherwise, keep spreading the word, and … Continue reading Welcome two new members of the Stammtisch
Dukck Hunting Season has begun
That’s my way of saying Labor Day is in the past, the phone is “gringing” (Anyone know the joke that goes with that?), emails are flying, and the buzz has begun. More listings are slowly creeping onto the market, sellers are getting a bit more confidence, “real” buyers are still out there in droves, and … Continue reading Dukck Hunting Season has begun
Bay Area sales volume down 9.8%, median price up 6.9%
“In the Bay Area, the [California Association of Realtors] said sales volume was down 9.8 percent from last year, while the median price was $841,660, up 6.9 percent from $787,540 last July.” –Home sales still weak in California and throughout the country [sfgate]
Marketplace Updated
The Marketplace has been updated with a new property that might be of interest. Feel free to check it out at your leisure.
Marketplace Updated
In case you haven’t checked it out yet, I have started a little Marketplace for myself, and my colleagues to do a little promoting. I will not be posting those items here, but I will periodically be doing little posts like this to remind you all about it. It’s what puts food on the table, … Continue reading Marketplace Updated
Green Home Tour San Francisco
Continuing the green thoughts, we receive some information from our green experts about a green tour, which might save you some green, and ultimately help green this city. However, you might keep the Land Rover LR3 parked in your green garage for this tour. ;-) by Tiffany Elston San Francisco’s first green home tour Build … Continue reading Green Home Tour San Francisco
Sales Center Opening for Caledonia at Post
We haven’t had the chance to go check out the sales center at 2161 Sutter (between Pierce and Steiner in Lower Pacific Heights) for Caledonia at Post, but we were one of many to get the email announcing the opening of said sales center, and we’re passing it on to you. Along with the opening, … Continue reading Sales Center Opening for Caledonia at Post