The Classic Ocean Beach, San Francisco Moment…


There are so many things happening in this sunset pic I just had to share… I snapped this while I was sitting on the trunk of my car having just changed out of my wetsuit on Tuesday afternoon/evening down at Ocean Beach. What is so great is that the crew in the foreground was straight … Continue reading The Classic Ocean Beach, San Francisco Moment…

San Francisco: Best City In The Nation To Trick Or Treat!


As if you didn’t have enough reasons to live here… San Francisco is number one for many things, but this recent honor is by far the sweetest… Top 10 Ranking of best cities in the United States to Trick or Treat: 1. San Francisco 2. Boston 3. Honolulu 4. Seattle 5. San Jose 6. Chicago … Continue reading San Francisco: Best City In The Nation To Trick Or Treat!

“In San Fran We Don’t Judge No One!!!!”


Sometimes you just need someone else to remind you why San Francisco is just THAT great [edited slightly for syntax]: San Francisco all day everyday!!! First of all in San Fran we dont jugde no one!!!!!!! Gays, poor, it don’t matter. San Fran is soooo much prettier than LA. LA is sooo much traffic, ugly … Continue reading “In San Fran We Don’t Judge No One!!!!”

Let’s All Take A Moment To Contemplate This Picture…


My clients just sent me the link to this property on Downey and asked if it was in contract. It is, but I got hung up on this photo…. Contemplate for a minute all that is going on in this photo…or not going on in the year 2012. Perhaps a warm cappuccino or cold beverage … Continue reading Let’s All Take A Moment To Contemplate This Picture…

Facebook Friday Open House? Really? Come On!


It took exactly less than one full day for the real estate industry to latch on to yet more of the Facebook effect hype, and send off a bit of spam that caught my eye: Facebook Friday Open House? Really? How about just “Come see this amazing house on Friday”. Why Facebook Friday? Any reports … Continue reading Facebook Friday Open House? Really? Come On!

Sorry Smith, Nguyen Wins. Lee A Close Second. Garcia In Third.


Top 10 California Home Buyer Surnames: Excellent and relevant data C.A.R! I’m gonna go get me a mailing list of Nguyens, Lees, and Chens, and sell me some houses! The complete report is below (in PowerPoint). Have a ball with the data. I did. Buyers be warned. Instead of being asked for proof of funds, … Continue reading Sorry Smith, Nguyen Wins. Lee A Close Second. Garcia In Third.

“No View For You!”-View Nazi


Come on people! It’s 2012! If you claim “views for miles” in your listing, at the very least, take a picture with a smartphone and upload that! I understand you want to get us in the door, but really? On MLS and no photo? Not sharing pics or details of an off market home, that’s … Continue reading “No View For You!”-View Nazi

Golden Gate Park’s JFK Drive Separated Bikeway Project (Have You Noticed The Chaos?)


Have you made a trip into Golden Gate Park recently (maybe to go to the De Young Museum or Academy of Sciences), and wondered what the hell is going on with some cars parked on the curb, some parked (what would appear to be) in the middle of the road, bikes zipping by in between … Continue reading Golden Gate Park’s JFK Drive Separated Bikeway Project (Have You Noticed The Chaos?)

Put These Guys In San Francisco And…Bam! We Have A Match.


As a reminder, if you can’t get a laugh out of this San Francisco, you need to harden the f*ck up! This is absolutely f*cking hilarious…especially the “Can I get a three quarter double shot 50/50 decaf soy latte with one and a quarter equals in a take-away cup…” This could be anywhere in San … Continue reading Put These Guys In San Francisco And…Bam! We Have A Match.

So You Wanna Post A Picture Of You Skiing Powder On Your Facebook…How ‘Bout We Just Tell Them All The Truth


So how is the snow up in Tahoe…I mean really? As many of you know, I fancy myself a bit of a skier. I watch the weather like a hawk, I have multiple websites and friends I refer to for snow reports, radar imagery, forecasts, and après ski hangouts. If I can, I play hooky … Continue reading So You Wanna Post A Picture Of You Skiing Powder On Your Facebook…How ‘Bout We Just Tell Them All The Truth

Battle Royale: San Francisco Or Palo Alto, If You Had To Choose


We’ve had a lot of battles over the years here on theFrontSteps. Some have been rather quiet (Tokyo versus San Francisco), while others like New York City versus San Francisco, San Francisco versus East Bay, and Cole Valley versus Noe Valley continue to rage on. The comparison of places one might set up shop, lay … Continue reading Battle Royale: San Francisco Or Palo Alto, If You Had To Choose