From our reader: Is any house in the central sunset worth 1.4 million? The average price in the central sunset 800k -900k. Please take a look at 2960 22nd Ave, San Francisco which just came on the market. …and the kitchen: We must first say that this home is technically located in the Parkside, near … Continue reading Reader Reports: Parkside home for $1.4M? (2560 22nd Ave)
Category: Ask Us
Ask Us: “Have any of your readers seen this listing at 1011 23rd St #5?”
Where readers ask (in this case Realtors) and we (the community) try to answer: We have a great listing in Dog Patch that is just not selling. Though we have gotten a lot of interest and people seem to think the price is right, we have yet to receive an offer. Have any of your … Continue reading Ask Us: “Have any of your readers seen this listing at 1011 23rd St #5?”
Ask Us: “Should structural concrete be included in the condo square footage?”
Where readers ask, and we try to answer: Hi – I read your article [about calculating square footage in San Francisco] and had a quick question on measuring square footage in a high-rise condominium in San Francisco. Do you know if the structural concrete should get included in the condo square footage? The condo I … Continue reading Ask Us: “Should structural concrete be included in the condo square footage?”
Poof! Zee computer is dead! Mac or PC is now the question
…and with that, my computer is toast (writing this remotely). There will be no posts today, but I did get sfnewsletter done. Check it out by clicking “see a sample” on that page. Until I get up and running again on my own machine (likely a Mac this time), twitter might have to suffice. A … Continue reading Poof! Zee computer is dead! Mac or PC is now the question
How walkable is your home?
…and continuing with our education for the week, we’re introduced to Walk Score from another reader. Really, we haven’t been living under a rock, honest to God, but keep sending us information and we’ll keep getting edumucated. What is Walk Score? “Walk Score’s patent-pending technology calculates a Walk Score for any property and shows a … Continue reading How walkable is your home?
New Realtor “tactics”, a dog, a quote, and no contact info? (1445 Cole)
From a reader: Hi guys, Have you seen this listing? http://www.1445cole.com I live a block away, and got a little invitation in my mailbox for a “private viewing” complete with wine and snacks, [five days ago]. I couldn’t go, so I haven’t seen the property, but I thought this was definitely a new tactic–esp. in … Continue reading New Realtor “tactics”, a dog, a quote, and no contact info? (1445 Cole)
153 Avila: A done deal and providing a bit of “color”
Recently we had someone ask if we could “provide a bit of color on 153 Avila”, a contemporary 3 bed, 2.5 bath, single family home in the Marina asking $2,695,000, and as a matter of fact, we can provide some “color”. It sold after 14 days on the market for $2,975,000 (10.4% over asking) or … Continue reading 153 Avila: A done deal and providing a bit of “color”
Ask Us: Did MLS finally kill public access?
Where readers ask and we try to answer. This time, “G” hits us with a fairly easy question, but who knows, maybe it’s our browsers that are messed up. Making it not such an easy question after all: I am no longer able to log on to sfarmls.com, did they take it way from the … Continue reading Ask Us: Did MLS finally kill public access?
Ask Us: Projects in Potrero Hill Coming Down?
James over on our social network wants to know. Who has the answer?
Ask Us: Cole Valley in general
Where readers ask and we try to answer: Can I ask your professional opinion on Cole Valley in general? I am concerned about the SF market even though it hasn’t been that bad. Not sure if another shoe will be dropping. I am not interested in selling, but am looking to buy out the other … Continue reading Ask Us: Cole Valley in general
Ask us: Over/Under Asking
This is more of a tell than ask. From a reader, and sorry, we don’t have the time to get all of those links for you right now either. “Hello, Just got a newsletter that highlights all the homes sold since Feb. Was surprised to see over half sold for over asking. Do you have … Continue reading Ask us: Over/Under Asking
Wait, there’s more! (1953 Grove)
If it’s not the spiral staircase that sells it for you on 1953 Grove maybe this reader’s account will: Hello lovely Frontsteps, [Thank you! We feel loved.] This unit (1953 Grove) went on the market recently. I live [nearby], and this past weekend I attended a “soft” open house, where I toured the residence while … Continue reading Wait, there’s more! (1953 Grove)
Ask Us: Calculating 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
Where readers ask and we try to answer. How are 30 year fixed mortgage rates calculated? My Real Estate agent said that it is an average of the trailing 12 month’s surveys by WSJ and BankRate.com, can someone confirm this? As soon as a mortgage professional chimes in, we’ll post the answer here. Since we’re … Continue reading Ask Us: Calculating 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
Ask Us: Why choose a mortgage broker over a bank?
Where readers ask and we try to answer. Kelly are you listening!? Why would a [mortgage] broker be better than a bank at this point in the market. I am an investor and have used brokers and bankers, both have been of great service to me in the past. But, I have relationships on both … Continue reading Ask Us: Why choose a mortgage broker over a bank?
Ask Us: Did 2820 Pacific Sell for $16,000,000?
Where readers ask, and we try to answer: I keep seeing 2820 Pacific on the MLS as sold at $16M. How accurate is the sale price on the MLS. I’ve got it on good intel that it sold somewhere in the $15s but not close to, and certainly not at $16M. Just curious. Readers?
Ask Us: It was sold, but what’s up? (1474 17th Ave)
Where readers ask and we try to answer: 1474 17th ave was sold on 1/25 for $1mm (3000sqft duplex), but I did not see anything in MLS or any other signs of activity, nor was there any trace of it in the sfnewsletter. Was this a pocket listing? The price seems to be very reasonable, … Continue reading Ask Us: It was sold, but what’s up? (1474 17th Ave)