Tuesday Tour: Didn’t Like


2342 42nd Ave., a 3 bed, 3 bath single family in the Outer Parkside. What I don’t like is the fact that in August of 2006 this property was listed at $1,095,000, then in March of 2007 listed at $899,000, now it is listed at $1,295,000. If it sells at $1,295,000, I’m packing up and moving to … Continue reading Tuesday Tour: Didn’t Like

Art selling condos at 170 Off Third


170 Off Third announces the completion of South Beach’s newest public/private art installation. The 170 Off Third sales team will be hosting a special reception on Tuesday April 24th between 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. You are welcome to attend. They are showcasing Alexei Kazantsev’s vision for the 120-foot “Gods of Baseball” sculpture that stretches … Continue reading Art selling condos at 170 Off Third

A Lamp and Views for $5.6MM


1940 Broadway #9, a 3 bed, 3.5 bath stock cooperative in Pacific Heights has an accepted offer.  HOAs are $2033.  They’re asking $5,600,000, and have been on the market 18 days.  This was the view in 2005: Only difference…HOAs were only $1567.  Oh yeah, we almost forgot,  and it sold for $4,650,000.   Yah….you know….that high end … Continue reading A Lamp and Views for $5.6MM

Now we’re talking!….Bernal again…and again.


On March 13th, we told you about 3335 Folsom, 3 bed, 2 bath, $1,395,000 Single Family residence in Bernal Heights that had just hit the market. It was like bees to a hive at the open houses, lots of showings, offer date was set, interested parties were there, alas………..no offers!!!! Sometimes this happens. Buyers don’t … Continue reading Now we’re talking!….Bernal again…and again.

Atherton for Sale…no not the town


“Built in 1881 for Mrs. Dominga de Goni Atherton after the death of her husband, Faxon Dean Atherton, who was in the trading business and after whom the town of Atherton was named. The Atherton Home was one of the first or among the first Queen Anne residences to be built in San Francisco.” And … Continue reading Atherton for Sale…no not the town

My client walked…


We just got this over the cyber-waves from one of our members… “Just wanted to let you know that despite the market being ‘down’, my clients just walked from their transaction with a $343,467.89 profit.  They bought 4 years ago.  That is after deductions they calculated as ‘lost’ for repairs, payments, etc.”  Hmmm. [Editor’s note-The transaction was … Continue reading My client walked…

Done Deal In Noe Valley


4430 25th Street, a 3 bed, 2 bath, view, single family residence in Noe Valley.  Asking, $1,279,000, spent 14 days on the market, received 11 offers and just closed for $1,406,000.  That puts the price per square foot at $925, and the amount over asking at $127,000.  According to MLS, it last sold in 1999 … Continue reading Done Deal In Noe Valley

A reader vs. Lembi (David v. Goliath?)


One of our readers, who happens to be a very excellent, savvy, and successful real estate investor, sends us this little message: “I have been out-bid by a substantial margin twice in the last 3 weeks by Lembi. It seems that he will buy anything far above the highest bid and he is not a TIC … Continue reading A reader vs. Lembi (David v. Goliath?)

Pricing and Scoop for 170 Off Third


Follow up to yesterday’s post. Why not start with the name, in case you were wondering.  170 King St., off the third base line or third street, depending on how you look at it.  http://www.170offthird.com Two entrances, 170 King, and 177 Townsend (sales office)  Database of 4000 “interested” people Fastest selling new development 198 Total … Continue reading Pricing and Scoop for 170 Off Third

Follow up to follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,900,000


  A couple days ago, we went into the home and gave you our brief take on it. A reader commented about the numbers ($18mm purchase price, $8mm renovation) not adding up, so we’ve done some digging. Our friends at Property Shark will be providing some information shortly, but for now we can tell you … Continue reading Follow up to follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,900,000

The Skinny on the Grand (Soma Grand)


There’s been a lot of chatter about this property and all the new developments popping up in SoMa, Mission Bay, South Beach, Rincon Hill, etc., so we’re going to tell you what we know about the Soma Grand.  We actually know A LOT more than what we’re printing, but we’ve promised not to disclose certain … Continue reading The Skinny on the Grand (Soma Grand)

Follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,000,000


….and we’re back.   First of all, we acknowledge that this home was our Stalefish of the Year. We must say those pictures we posted do not do the home justice, and we’re a bit upset that we forgot our camera.  A picture is worth a thousand words, and we really don’t want to write a … Continue reading Follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,000,000