Category: Ask Us

Ask Us: Fixer in Noe for $699,000? (439 Clipper)

Where readers ask and we (everyone reading) try to answer: Can you guys comment or get readers to comment on 439 Clipper in Noe? Yes, it’s marketed as a fixer but the price is $699k for an Single Family Residence in Noe. I honestly didn’t think you could buy a tear-down or even a lot … Continue reading Ask Us: Fixer in Noe for $699,000? (439 Clipper)

Ask us: Sell as Single Family Residence or Two Family Dwelling?

Where readers ask and we try to answer. Any colleagues care to answer this one? It’s a bit of a doozy. Hello. [We] live in a wonderful 3 bedroom house and recently started looking to buy a slightly larger house. As part of this process we started investigating the sale of our current property and … Continue reading Ask us: Sell as Single Family Residence or Two Family Dwelling?

Ask Us: “considering joining the business” (of real estate)

[Nominees have been submitted, GO VOTE by following this link.] Where readers ask, and we try to answer. I was wondering what advice Alex [the editor] and the other experienced Realtors on this blog would give to someone considering joining the business. I have my broker’s license (I am a lawyer so I took and … Continue reading Ask Us: “considering joining the business” (of real estate)

Ask Us: “Who’s the Sexiest Realtor in San Francisco?”

[Nominees have been submitted, GO VOTE by following this link.] Where readers ask, and we try to answer (something tells us this could be the beginning of something fun). After seeing your latest post on the Nob Hill Gazette thing [The Art of the Deal or the Art of Photoshop?], I got to wondering. Since … Continue reading Ask Us: “Who’s the Sexiest Realtor in San Francisco?”

Ask Us: Upside to purchasing 2-units with protected tenants

Where our readers ask, and we try to answer: Is there any upside at all to purchasing a 2 unit building with protected tenants? We’re looking at a 2 unit in Noe Valley at the moment. Thanks for any insight you can provide. Osho, thanks for the question. We’re going to have to start providing … Continue reading Ask Us: Upside to purchasing 2-units with protected tenants

Straight Confusion: NOPA Where the F*ck are You!?

Who’s got the answer? We want to hear it. NOPA…boundaries…exactly. Park North it is not. North Panhandle it is not. You’re back yard it might be…let us know. North, South, East, West street borders. If it kinks, we want to know that too. If it stinks, save it. Fav hang out. You might as well … Continue reading Straight Confusion: NOPA Where the F*ck are You!?

Ask Us: Terraces at Millennium Tower?

Where readers ask, and we try to answer: Other than the penthouses, do any of the condos in the Millennium Tower have outdoor spaces, i.e. terraces/balcony? Thanks.-BD Yes, there are six homes with terraces on the third floor.The six available homes with terraces range in price from approx. $895,000 to approx. $2.7M. The other Penthouse … Continue reading Ask Us: Terraces at Millennium Tower?

Ask Us: History of previous occupants

For those that have been reading theFrontSteps for a while you’ll know we have a little thing we call Stump the Stammtisch, where readers write in with all sorts of questions that we attempt to answer. If we can’t answer, we’ll try to find someone who can. As it turns out many questions aren’t necessarily … Continue reading Ask Us: History of previous occupants

Chateau Beau or is that Bleu, and is it for sale?

A reader (Sean) asks: “I saw what looks like a cool old home in Pac Heights (Jackson & Gough) named “Chateau Beau” (or something like that) that is for sale. What’s the story with this place? Thanks. Well Sean…since you’re cool with us sharing the info we already told you (touched up to add a … Continue reading Chateau Beau or is that Bleu, and is it for sale?

What happened? Redfin got it (1826 Filbert)

Make no mistake, we love busting the chops of other companies out there, but that doesn’t mean we’re wrong or right, and they’re bad or good. It just means we like putting things out there that we, and hopefully you, might find interesting. So far, we’ve been pretty successful. So a reader asks: Just curious … Continue reading What happened? Redfin got it (1826 Filbert)

To Floor Plan or Not?

Sophie asks: Should the listing [always] provide the floor plan drawings or not? In Paris (just to mention there), a listing actually ONLY includes the floor plan, square foot, and price… sometimes a photo of a view, if any, or inside if architecturally significant. We’re not going to call this a Stump the Stammtisch question, … Continue reading To Floor Plan or Not?

Stump the Stammtisch: New Construction at 20th & San Carlos?

From a reader: I saw a construction on 20th street and San Carlos that looked like a new condo development. Any news/tips/insights to this project? We know nothing, but maybe our friends in the blogosphere or the Stammtisch can provide some answers. For now, you’ve definitely Stumped the Editor. [Update: Here is an answer at … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: New Construction at 20th & San Carlos?

Redfin Report for San Francisco

Not that we’re suddenly an advocate for Redfin, although we do applaud innovation and entrepreneurship, but when readers ask, we do our best to answer. “Marlow Harris” asked on our Redfin reboots… post: In July, you wrote that they [Redfin] had about 15 closed sales in the SF area. Have they had any more in … Continue reading Redfin Report for San Francisco

Stump the Stammtisch: Questions about Foreclosures

Where readers ask, and we try to answer: Your posting on 10/25 regarding the property on Vernon Street being sold in light of a pending foreclosure prompts these questions: 1) If a property is pending foreclosure and the owner has filed for bankruptcy can they still sell? I am of two minds on this: 1) … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: Questions about Foreclosures

Stump the Stammtisch: Home Depot, Ammiano, and Goodman Lumber?

Where readers ask, and we try to answer [We think we’ll have to go a bit deeper and call on some other local real estate blogs for this answer]: “Whatever happened to the proposed Home Depot at the old Goodman’s site [Goodman Lumber on Bayshore Boulevard]? The site is an eyesore and in the meantime … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: Home Depot, Ammiano, and Goodman Lumber?