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SOLD | 9 Offers | 9 Days | 1742 28th Ave | Sunset

Happy to report the successful sale of this home in the Sunset. We do things differently (many would say better) at theFrontSteps, and what we did here is no exception. How we did it: 1 blog post; 1 webpage; 5 open houses; 250+ people thru the door; 500+ visits to the property webpage; 9 days … Continue reading SOLD | 9 Offers | 9 Days | 1742 28th Ave | Sunset

For Sale | The Ritz-Carlton Residence 1701 | $1,385,000

We’ll be putting this beauty on the market very soon, but as always, our readers get a sneak peek. Welcome to The Ritz-Carlton Residence 1701: sophistication and comfort in a convenient Downtown / Financial District / Union Square location.

Sunset House Gets Over $1500 per Square Foot

Ridiculously low pricing aside, this week’s Maximum Overbid goes to 1938 35th Ave, a Sunset District home listed for $895,000 and sold for $1,238,000. Forget about the overbid, because that’s not an indication of anything in this situation except low asking price, but have a look at the sales price per square foot – $1547. … Continue reading Sunset House Gets Over $1500 per Square Foot

Buy And Sell San Francisco Real Estate Like A Pro

In this market update, we’ll help you make informed buying and selling decisions and will offer you some important guidelines for understanding home prices. We realize that buyers and sellers may feel like they’re simply guessing when it comes to determining a fair price for residential real estate, and sometimes in San Francisco that’s really … Continue reading Buy And Sell San Francisco Real Estate Like A Pro

Alamo Square Queen Anne Finds The Buyers, Boggles The Mind

This week in San Francisco real estate, a few ridiculously under-priced homes obviously find their way to the top of the list, but it’s the little zero bedroom (we call it a studio) home on the ground floor of an impressive Queen Anne at 1253 Fulton that caught our eye: Clocking in at a cute … Continue reading Alamo Square Queen Anne Finds The Buyers, Boggles The Mind

Just How Unaffordable Is San Francisco? Plus Overbids

With Halloween all but a hangover, the World Series over, Niners actually playing football, the European Football leagues in full swing, snow storms knocking on the door, and the waves in San Francisco starting to crank, it can only mean one thing…Fall is officially here. Fall is typically a good market, however, there is a … Continue reading Just How Unaffordable Is San Francisco? Plus Overbids

Top 5 Most Expensive Homes For Sale In San Francisco

Not something we showcase everyday, because these kind of homes don’t come around that often, but we thought you might like to swoon over the Top 5 Most Expensive Homes Currently For Sale in San Francisco: — Number 1 -$49,000,000 Topping out the list at $49,000,000 is the (not yet complete) grand penthouse at the … Continue reading Top 5 Most Expensive Homes For Sale In San Francisco

What Is My Home Worth? Why Online Valuations Stink, So Do Appraisers

“What do you think my home is worth?” “How’s the market?” By far, the two most asked questions of any real estate agent. We’d venture as to say the latter is more common, but the former is certainly something on everyone’s mind. So how do you answer this, and how do you, the person not … Continue reading What Is My Home Worth? Why Online Valuations Stink, So Do Appraisers

Fire Damaged Home In San Francisco Sells For $602,000 Over Asking

“Fire Damaged”. Lucky 8’s? Or location? Perhaps all three combined made for one helluva frenzy on 1818 8th Ave, which by the way sold for $1,008,000 in 2012 looking like this. From $998,000 to $1,600,000, almost exactly seven years later, fire damaged, in worse condition than before…that’s what it takes to claim the top spot … Continue reading Fire Damaged Home In San Francisco Sells For $602,000 Over Asking

Ernest Born Oceanfront Mid-Century Beach House On San Francisco’s Ocean Beach For Sale

Perhaps one of the most appealing properties on all of the Great Highway, famed Mid-Century modernist Ernest Born’s beach house designed and built in 1949, and its sleek conjoined (by glass bridge) Aidlin-Darling designed ocean-view master suite and tower addition added in 2006 are for sale…and we have your first look inside. Located at 2020 … Continue reading Ernest Born Oceanfront Mid-Century Beach House On San Francisco’s Ocean Beach For Sale

San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More

It’s been another busy week in the world of San Francisco real estate, so we thought a quick recap of some of the most recent and worthy real estate porn is in order. To begin…the Top 10 Overbids. They never get old, and as always, there are some stunners. Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More

For Sale | 249 Shipley #12 | SOMA Penthouse Loft | $1,050,000

This little SOMA nugget isn’t hitting MLS until next week, but of course we give you the first look, details, pictures, and showing schedule. Adjust your calendars accordingly, and spread the word. Situated in a boutique 12 unit building, on a quiet tree lined side street in one of the best areas of SOMA, and … Continue reading For Sale | 249 Shipley #12 | SOMA Penthouse Loft | $1,050,000

SOLD | 547 Missouri | Potrero Hill | $4,700,000 … and some thoughts

Imagine for a minute you can live multiple places at multiple times in the same body, mind, and spirit. Now imagine you had unlimited funds to go along with this dream. Imagine you had friends in all of those places and nobody knew your body, mind and spirit were living in another location. Where would … Continue reading SOLD | 547 Missouri | Potrero Hill | $4,700,000 … and some thoughts

SOLD Privately | Heart Of The Mission Residence | $5,460,000

In an unprecedented turn of events, we’re pleased to report the successful off market sale of a VERY unique property in the heart of the Mission. It’s not everyday something like this happens, but we’re thrilled for our clients that it did, and the buyer is thrilled as well. We keep telling you there are … Continue reading SOLD Privately | Heart Of The Mission Residence | $5,460,000