by Rik Goodell I have little talent for design. Actually I’m still fond of the cable-spool, coffee table I had in college. So it goes without saying that I believe staging, done right, unquestionably helps present a property in its best light. It makes small spaces look more useful and large spaces look more functional; … Continue reading You wanna re-think that staging!?!
Category: Contributors
Stump the Stammtisch: What do you think of the Potrero (451 Kansas)?
In another test of our growing amount of knowledge via new members to our Stammtisch, a reader asks our opinion. Hopefully, he/she’ll get an answer. “Hi there, What do you think of the Potrero development? Do you think housing prices in this area will appreciate, since it is considered up and coming? Cheers, A.S.” Please … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: What do you think of the Potrero (451 Kansas)?
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Brutal! (74 Neptune, triple ended)
Adding fuel to an already hot fire of us Realtors making too much “easy money”, I came across this listing in MLS at 74 Neptune in Silver Terrace (yes, it is still San Francisco). Sold in January of 2007 for $498,000, buyer represented by Realtor TZ. “Tastefully renovated” recently, and listed May 2007 for $599,000, … Continue reading Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Brutal! (74 Neptune, triple ended)
“Foreclosure at the Met”
Thanks to Dave, we all now know about a foreclosure at the Met: –a foreclosure at the Met [craigslist]
Real Estate Bubbles and California’s Economic Growth, Part 1
by Alexander Clark via YouTube and Humboldt State University School of Economics Amongst the sea of utterly useless bits of crappy real estate videos on YouTube, I was able to find this very informational piece that made me wish I was back in Santa Barbara attending a lecture. (Okay, maybe it was the carefree lifestyle … Continue reading Real Estate Bubbles and California’s Economic Growth, Part 1
Polly are you out there?
Life is good when the mainstream media starts reading your blog, and even better when they want to get in touch with our readers: “Polly — Your experience is an interesting one especially since I’m working on a newspaper story about FSBOs in the Bay Area and beyond. I would love to speak with you … Continue reading Polly are you out there?
43 & 56 Forest View Drive: a reader’s report
This sent in by a reader, Aunt Mary [edited by us, with pictures and MLS links]: 56 Forest View Drive: I just found out that my neighbors up the street were able to sell their home after only 2, maybe 3, weeks on the market. Our neighbors were a lovely couple who, while living in … Continue reading 43 & 56 Forest View Drive: a reader’s report
Holloway and Bixbee: new construction find
There’s just something about seeing naked wood in San Francisco that gets us all giddy. Maybe it’s the prospect of something entirely new being built in the neighborhoods where we live. Or maybe it’s the fact that when we see something like this, it is clear somebody had the persistence and patience to push their … Continue reading Holloway and Bixbee: new construction find
“A new way to tap equity without going into debt”
If ever there was a headline that caught our attention, this was it, “A new way to tap equity without going into debt”. On Friday, Carolyn Said of the SF Chronicle did an article about a new company, Rex & Co. that “bills itself as the first company offering a way to make home equity … Continue reading “A new way to tap equity without going into debt”
Reason we live here #7
As much as we complain about the fog in summer, a very big reason we all live here is the temperate climate. While the rest of the state scorches, we’re enjoying perfect weather! Hah! Imagine what home prices would be if we had weather like San Diego. Actually, don’t. That would hurt. –More Reasons we … Continue reading Reason we live here #7
463 Nevada in Bernal on $950,000 out $775,000 (yes that’s under asking)
A reader asks about 463 Nevada, a “mid-century modern home completely remodeled in 2001 with great light and views. Perfect home for people who appreciate design and architecture from Dwell Magazine and Design Within Reach.”-agent remarks “Hi, i’ve always believed that you can’t lose in SF RE, especially if you wait out the lows because … Continue reading 463 Nevada in Bernal on $950,000 out $775,000 (yes that’s under asking)
Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
J.K. Dineen of the San Francisco Business Times (highly recommend getting a subscription if you haven’t already) reported in their latest issue, “Developer Michael Kriozere plans to begin construction on the second tower of One Rincon Hill by the end of the year…” (photo credit: sfcondo.org, this is a view from The Infinity to One … Continue reading Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
More Comparison Shopping: Sydney, Australia
This is simply for those that love to compare, and broaden your knowledge of real estate around the world. This comes from one of our readers in Sydney Australia. Sydney has claimed the top spot for Australia’s most expensive city, in terms of real estate, with a median home price of $515,800 ($440,655 USD). Some … Continue reading More Comparison Shopping: Sydney, Australia
149 Mangels, the $524,000 “dump” that slid away…no fault of the property.
The money Realtor quote, “We just sold this dump for $125,000 over asking price! Imagine what your property is worth!” That dump was “built in 1909 and completed in 1910 for $750”, came on the market for $400,000 (memory tells me it was actually $399k), and sold for $524,500. In case you missed the article … Continue reading 149 Mangels, the $524,000 “dump” that slid away…no fault of the property.
Hug it out…
Heated discussions, a good question, a fair bet, and some comparison shopping has gotten me all worked up. In an effort to get ready for the weekend, help relax, lighten the mood up, and forget about the market and real estate, we invite you to check out: Zebda – Tomber la chemise [this is a … Continue reading Hug it out…
The Montgomery (74 New Montgomery) 107 New condo residences
“Unveiled to San Francisco in 1914 as The Call Building, The Montgomery has long been an architectural gem. Now, having undergone a [$70MM conversion from office to residential space], seismic retrofit, and complete interior redesign, The Montgomery combines the finest elements of interior modern craftsmanship to complement its elegant architectural exterior. It stands as the … Continue reading The Montgomery (74 New Montgomery) 107 New condo residences