Working for sellers and working for buyers…that’s what I do. I have a great client that I showed all kinds of different properties to in all parts of the city. Turns out, he really liked South Beach and all it has to offer (proximity to water, Giants games, restaurants, vibrancy, downtown, etc.), but we just … Continue reading SOLD: 88 King St., South Beach, San Francisco
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SOLD: 1471 McAllister, Alamo Square, San Francisco
It’s taken me a little while to get some recent sales posted, but I’m happy to announce we sold this wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Alamo Square at 1471 McAllister. Considering my clients had only purchased it barely two years prior, we did incredibly well. I would have liked to list it at … Continue reading SOLD: 1471 McAllister, Alamo Square, San Francisco
1447-1449 Guerrero Sells $705,000 Over, But There Is More…
I’m going to make you cry…and then I’m going to make you cry more. Here’s how: Last sold in 2007 for $995,000, 1477-1479 Guerrero just clinched this week’s top spot on the list of insane overbids coming in a meager $705,000 above the $995,000 asking price (note…same asking price as selling price in 2007) and … Continue reading 1447-1449 Guerrero Sells $705,000 Over, But There Is More…
Luxury vs. non-luxury Market and the price of overpricing
We’ve always known that seasonality plays a big role in real estate, but this MSI chart shows 1) that the lower-priced (under $2m) market has the most competitive supply and demand dynamic, and 2) how much more seasonality affects the luxury home end of the market. Homes under $2m ebb and flow by season, but … Continue reading Luxury vs. non-luxury Market and the price of overpricing
San Francisco Home Prices Remain High, affordability index stays low
What an interesting Summer! We are still in the midst of a hot real estate market where homes are getting quickly snatched up, buyers are stretching to pay over asking. The recent stock market gyration and Chinese currency devaluation add some uncertainty to the economy, and later this month the Fed is going to tell … Continue reading San Francisco Home Prices Remain High, affordability index stays low
For Sale | 1793 Sanchez St. | Glen Park
Located on one of the best streets in the Fairmount Heights area of Glen Park, and on the Southern edge of Noe Valley, 1793 Sanchez is on the market and you, my dear readers, get the first look inside. 1793 Sanchez Gallery [Click image for high resolution] 1793 Sanchez Features Originally built in 1887 (says … Continue reading For Sale | 1793 Sanchez St. | Glen Park
I’m On Yelp
Dear Readers, I believe in trying new things (unless it involves pairing a good steak dinner with water), so I’m now on Yelp (finally). –My Yelp Reviews –More Totally legitimate reviews on Yelp
Where To Buy A Home In Marin County For The Money
Following on the heels of our Where to Buy A Home For Your Money in San Francisco post, we thought you’d like to know what your hard earned cash gets you in Marin (I do represent buyers and sellers in Marin County, if you’re in the market). The charts below are based upon 2015 transactions … Continue reading Where To Buy A Home In Marin County For The Money
Maximum Overbid Of The Week| 80% Over Off Lake
What more can you say…the marketing remarks for 218 27th Ave say it all, “Contractors Special with Bay View from front steps. 25X120 lot; occupancy classification R3 per 3R Report; Zoning District per 3R Report RM1; This is an AS IS sale. Bring your contractors and hard hats. Laundry and 3rd bedroom is not warranted.” … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week| 80% Over Off Lake
Where to Buy a Home In San Francisco For Your Money
The charts below are based upon 2015 YTD transactions reported to MLS by July 24, 2015 . We’ve generally broken out the neighborhoods with the most sales within given price points. To a large degree, if you’re buying a house in San Francisco, your price range effectively determines the possible neighborhoods to consider. That does … Continue reading Where to Buy a Home In San Francisco For Your Money
Maximum Overbids Of The Week
Here you go: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 11 Hiliritas Avenue 2/1.00/N/A 11 $899,000 $1,525,000 69.63% 682 Duncan Street 3/2.00/N/A 12 $1,050,000 $1,675,000 59.52% 430 Nevada Street 2/1.00/N/A 27 $699,000 $1,065,000 52.36% 1072 Noe Street 2/1.00/N/A 8 $1,898,000 $2,800,000 47.52% 578 Elizabeth Street 2/1.00/N/A 0 $1,495,000 $2,200,000 47.16% 1520 15th Street 2/1.00/N/A … Continue reading Maximum Overbids Of The Week
Home Sales by San Francisco District and Price
These charts show the breakdown of San Francisco home sales as reported to the city’s Multiple Listing Service, year to date 2015. We picked this period, because generally speaking prices appreciated again in late winter/ early spring 2015. These analyses are sorted by city districts and neighborhoods by the number of transactions in different sales-price … Continue reading Home Sales by San Francisco District and Price
Fixers Take The Cake | San Francisco Top 10 Overbids
If you look at nothing else on these property lists I’ve posted below, have a look at the top 3 overbids…and my gallery of favorite photos. Top 10 Overbids of the week: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 566 6th Avenue 568 2-4 Units 21 $895,000 $1,800,000 101.12% 11 Hiliritas Avenue 2/1.00/N/A 11 … Continue reading Fixers Take The Cake | San Francisco Top 10 Overbids
San Francisco Apartment Building Market Report
A little something different than what we usually post… 2015 Mid-Year Report by Paragon Commercial Brokerage Median Sales Price Appreciation (Prices in Millions of Dollars) Median sales prices are very general indicators in San Francisco since building location, size, age, quality of construction, tenant profile, rent control and financial returns all vary enormously. Still, the … Continue reading San Francisco Apartment Building Market Report
Should You Rent Or Buy | San Francisco
The debate will go on and on forever, should you rent or buy. Thankfully, some really, really smart people at the New York Times have updated their amazingly interactive Rent versus Buy calculator to help you with your decision, or confuse you just a little bit more. Following on the heels of our Mid Year … Continue reading Should You Rent Or Buy | San Francisco
San Francisco Real Estate Market Mid-Year Report
Home Price Appreciation Rates; Prices, Cost & Affordability; Dollar per Square Foot; Interest Rates; Sales Price to List Price Ratio Bay Area Appreciation Rates since 2011 Combined House & Condo Median Sales Prices Besides the general economic recovery, there are other factors in different counties affecting home price increases over the past 4 years: 1) … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Market Mid-Year Report