Since there is a nice little discussion going on about the pros and cons of Noe Valley versus Bernal Heights, we thought we’d try a couple of different posts along the same lines. We want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Marina vs. Pacific Heights…if you had to choose, and … Continue reading Battle Royale: Pacific Heights vs. the Marina…if you had to choose.
Category: Just plain fun
Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire? Nope, just a Realtor incentive.
From one Realtor to another, the incentives are there. You just need to know where to look, or hope this shows up in your email. We’re keeping anonymity on this, but putting it out there for your viewing pleasure. It is not a totally stale listing, but has been on since at least April. ****Close … Continue reading Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire? Nope, just a Realtor incentive.
Adios Coronet!
It took them ages to get there, but they’ve finally destructed the Coronet Theater on Geary St. “This Streamline Moderne cavern is San Francisco’s Church of the Big-Budget Blockbuster. Both “Star Wars: Special Edition” and “Phantom Menace” made their debuts here, with people camping for weeks in the dumpster-strewn parking lot. Despite its massive appeal, … Continue reading Adios Coronet!
One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to the “topping off ceremony” at One Rincon Hill this morning. There were quite a few notables in attendance, including Mr. Willie Brown (da mayor), the architects, and a few others, which I’ll note next week when I revise this post. For now, I thought you’d enjoy … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
Real Estate Bubbles and California’s Economic Growth, Part 2 and 3
Continuing our lesson on real estate economics from Humboldt State University courtesy of YouTube, we bring you the last two videos in the series. There is a lot of information in these videos that is very pertinent to our market, and it is a good lesson. However, it was filmed November 2006, making it a … Continue reading Real Estate Bubbles and California’s Economic Growth, Part 2 and 3
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
Zoops!
Sometimes it sucks to be a company like Zillow that built the technology to accurately (up for debate) value more than 70,000,000 homes (without ever going in them), but damnit if that email send button isn’t a bitch to figure out. We might add…this was a mass email, not a personal email.
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
colors, coLORS, COLORS! (85 Cerritos)
We’re not sure what is worse. The carpet? The fireplace and matching wall coloring? Or the oddly shiny, new/modern Washer/Dryer in this antiquy home? Maybe it is that all three are under the same roof and supposed to go together. No matter…it went into contract after a couple weeks on the market, so we’re guessing … Continue reading colors, coLORS, COLORS! (85 Cerritos)
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
Heritage Marina Hotel going Condo! (2550 Van Ness Avenue)
“An investment group comprised of Canadel Development in Canada, and Polar Investments, an Israeli company controlled by Ziel Feldman, paid $25 million for the hotel. They plan to convert it into 100 luxury condominiums and add additional space. The conversion is expected to take 18-24 months, and cost $54 million.” “Proceeds from the final sale … Continue reading Heritage Marina Hotel going Condo! (2550 Van Ness Avenue)
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…
High on Grass
Bringing new meaning to the term “roof-top terrace”: 267-271 Filbert Sold $2,700,000 1277 Arguello Sold $1,750,000 2500 Lyon (Statement said 2550) Asking $9,800,000 And the grand-daddy of them all the California Academy of Sciences photo credit to Inhabitat, found through Curbed. I’m thinking sunrise coffee on Filbert. Practice putting on Arguello. Deep rough shots on … Continue reading High on Grass
17th & Clayton Pics of new development and some “luv”
Following up to our post regarding the new construction on the corner of 17th & Clayton, our reader “luv” sent us these pictures: What this will be is four, 4-level town homes, around 1500-1800 square feet each. Three of the homes will be 3BR/3.5BA, the fourth will be 3BR/3BA. Each home will have two decks, … Continue reading 17th & Clayton Pics of new development and some “luv”
Tour Friday!
The newest stage of our Tour de San Francisco (real estate), Diamond Heights (District 4b), has been posted. We invite you to check it out, especially all you fans of Mid-Century Modern.
Church of Skate?
Having driven by this construction project on the corner of 14th Ave and Clement countless times, I finally stopped, shot, and unfortunately couldn’t roll. And now I’m forced to quit dreaming. According to the construction crew, it is going to be a synagogue, and the vertical sides perfect for a frontside air, or McTwist, will … Continue reading Church of Skate?