We were just informed that it is apparently legal to have a Chicken (less than four) as a “pet” in your home in San Francisco. Hmmm…any restaurant food jokes come to mind? We couldn’t help but to cut and paste (below the break) the entire Section 37: Keeping and Feeding of Small Animals, Poultry, and … Continue reading Chicken as pet in San Francisco…? No problem!
Category: Readers’ Reports
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)
Shining examples of more stellar “local” real estate reporting
This from a reader: Here is another shining example of disservice to the SF real estate market courtesy of the SF Gate. The SF Gate and KGO (ABC) reported ([yesterday and the day before yesterday], respectively) on the same story, but KGO was decent enough to report the foreclosure numbers IN CONTEXT, i.e. referencing that … Continue reading Shining examples of more stellar “local” real estate reporting
Comment du jour: “It sucks to be an untalented Realtor…”
We love ourselves some hot Realtors, and we also think our “average” colleagues (the rest of us) are great (even though we continually bash the not so great), but this comment by Kenny the other day in Stats & Numbers: Condos… was so blunt and in your face we had to post it. It sucks … Continue reading Comment du jour: “It sucks to be an untalented Realtor…”
Stats & Numbers: Condo Sales March ’07 vs. March ’08
From Garrett: District Map (PDF) Condominiums District 1 Mar-07 Mar-08 Number of Sales 13 9 Median Selling Price 889,000 980,000 Average DOM 24 58 District 2 Mar-07 Mar-08 Number of Sales 4 3 Median Selling Price 895,000 766,000 Average DOM 16 73 District 3 Mar-07 Mar-08 Number of Sales 3 0 Median Selling Price 475,000 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Condo Sales March ’07 vs. March ’08
“5 Tips for Buying a Home in a Down Market”-Bankaholic.com
Were were sent this link and thought you might find it an interesting read. It doesn’t pertain entirely to our market, but has some great basic tips that often get overlooked, and we never think to write this kind of stuff, so we might as well link to it. –5 Tips for Buying a Home … Continue reading “5 Tips for Buying a Home in a Down Market”-Bankaholic.com
Reader Reports: Eddy! steps it up again!
“Nice Listing on Buena Vista” I’m not 100% sure if this is a TIC or a Condo — shame it’s not a [Single Family Home] at 4000 sq ft — but I really like this place. Clean, right across from the park and BIG. Not bad for $2.95M. Eddy!’s favorite part, the agent remarks. [They … Continue reading Reader Reports: Eddy! steps it up again!
Is San Francisco real estate still “Holding On”?
A reader forwards us this link to a recent article in this special section of the New York Times, which leaves us wondering, “Is San Francisco real estate still ‘Holding On’?” Some quotes: -“Once real estate in the most expensive cities no longer seemed to be a can’t-miss investment, you might have thought more people … Continue reading Is San Francisco real estate still “Holding On”?
San Francisco sees $100,000 per square linear foot!
For a wheelchair ramp: Another way to feel good about how our local tax dollars are used? Or alternatively, one can take great pride in the efficiency of our city government. Let’s just take a pile of dollar bills, make a big ole’ pyramid, and burn it down in front of city hall, what’s the … Continue reading San Francisco sees $100,000 per square linear foot!
Off Market and On Broadway (2342 Broadway being shopped around $6M)
Going to see a lot more of these. From our reader that would prefer to remain completely anonymous: There is a dog with views at 2342 Broadway being shopped at just under $6m–it’s legit. Being marketed at $5.99M. Needs lots of work. Overpriced (in my opinion) considering the amount of work it needs, but it’s … Continue reading Off Market and On Broadway (2342 Broadway being shopped around $6M)
Suggest to us: Discuss Proposition 13
More than just asking, our readers are telling and we’re posting: I think it’s high time we revisit prop 13. It’s obvious we’ll never be able to balance our budgets in the city and in Sacramento, which is no excuse but the restrictions that prop 13 has levied upon them seem unfair. I am a … Continue reading Suggest to us: Discuss Proposition 13
“not much siren noise” at 960 Potrero
We love when our readers (AMinSF) come through with quality finds such as this at 960 Potrereo asking $949,000: so, does this listing deserve the retarded RE agent of the year…err…month award? (we’re barely into mid-january!) somebody needs to enlighten the agent that there is a difference between honesty and stupidity. the leading agent remarks … Continue reading “not much siren noise” at 960 Potrero
3630 Jackson…a done deal? (Asking $18M)
Since we’ve recently been on the subject of high end ultra high end homes changing hands, we thought we’d bring your attention to 3630 Jackson, a home in Presidio Heights that was recently on the market and “withdrawn” at $18,000,000. According to our reader, another reliable source, and Property Shark.com, it did indeed “resale” on … Continue reading 3630 Jackson…a done deal? (Asking $18M)
Wells Fargo Analysis of Money and Markets
Not too much in the way of a rosy picture painted in this article, but we thank our source for the link nonetheless. Some highlights: -Residential drag diminishes by 2H08, but commercial joins the slowdown -Weaker profit and tighter business credit slow business spending -Stagflationary Feel -Misery Index Oh, just read the report: Wells Fargo … Continue reading Wells Fargo Analysis of Money and Markets
Is it Okay to be a Renter for Life?
As much as we like to think we have a great wide audience, we pale in comparison to The Wall Street Journal, and one of our very frequent commentators, “James” has pointed us in the direction of the age old debate that just never seems to die, to rent or own. We thought we’d point … Continue reading Is it Okay to be a Renter for Life?
Off the Sidelines and Into the Game…a Reader Report
We know this letter was sent and intended for another destination, but oddly enough it showed up in our inbox. Actually, the sender apparently swings both ways and sent it to us too. Since we live in SF, we’re totally cool with it, and we figured we’d share it with you. Dear [other site], I’ve … Continue reading Off the Sidelines and Into the Game…a Reader Report