Category: New Developments

Battle Royale: San Francisco’s Infinity Towers Versus Some Peninsula Townhouse

We haven’t done a Battle Royale in a while, but we thought this recent email could not only shed some light on the steals and deals being thrown out by The Infinity to get their Towers sold, but also a bit of debate as to whether it’s better to put your money in San Francisco, … Continue reading Battle Royale: San Francisco’s Infinity Towers Versus Some Peninsula Townhouse

St. Regis Residences San Francisco: A Sales Update & A Little Horn Tootin’

Because I had a listing not too long ago at the St. Regis, I like to keep up on that building, and lucky for you, I like to share what I find. Although young, considerably younger than my colleagues (most of whom I completely respect and admire) selling in the building, I’m no dummy. Here … Continue reading St. Regis Residences San Francisco: A Sales Update & A Little Horn Tootin’

City And Media Pounce, Developer Responds (Mike Krozier, Think One Rincon Hill)

Hullabaloo, hullabaloo, hullabaloo. That appears to be what everybody loves these days (especially when it seems to highlight more economic hardship for anybody…we’d think it easier to claw out of a recession if we shifted our focus elsewhere), and so it is no surprise the city (we’ll call it more the real estate obsessed readers) … Continue reading City And Media Pounce, Developer Responds (Mike Krozier, Think One Rincon Hill)

Ask Us: Environmental Impact Report Not Needed? (430 Main)

Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: This proposed building at 430 Main / 429 Beale requires exemptions for maintaining a 45 degree angle opening to the sky in all directions from an internal courtyard … meanwhile, it would BLOCK the SINGLE 45 degree angle opening to the sky from BayCrest Towers’s … Continue reading Ask Us: Environmental Impact Report Not Needed? (430 Main)

New Guidelines For Lending On Condominiums

This topic was discussed very lightly in a thread somewhere back on this site, but we thought it deserved front page attention. From “the Banker”: I have found that there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty and recent questions in reference to all of the Condo Guidelines and Approval Changes that are directly hitting the … Continue reading New Guidelines For Lending On Condominiums

Condominium For Sale, 199 New Montgomery #1105

Yet another listing to note and check out, 199 New Montgomery #1105 just hit the market and let us tell you…it is sweet! (Additional Details) — This chic, contemporary residence is located in one of San Francisco’s most desirable buildings in an excellent centrally located SOMA block (right across the street from San Francisco’s Academy … Continue reading Condominium For Sale, 199 New Montgomery #1105

SF BLŪ Introductory Price Reduction

From the marketing team behind BLŪ, San Francisco: Please note that we are nearly ready to deliver homes at BLŪ on 631 Folsom Street. First though, we need to fulfill a lender commitment to pre-sell 25% of the building. Once we hit that number, we can commence closings. In an effort to reach this 25% … Continue reading SF BLŪ Introductory Price Reduction

The Montgomery San Francisco Showing The Full Monty By Slashing Prices

We didn’t get a chance to head down to The Montgomery and report back on their coming of the Ox Chinese New Year celebration party, but we can bring you this: Notice the top right corner of that photo? We’ll give you that extra 1.5% commish back, so don’t be shy getting in touch with … Continue reading The Montgomery San Francisco Showing The Full Monty By Slashing Prices

Ask Us: The Infinity Condos San Francisco Top Floor Upgrades (And Pricing)

Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: Any idea on the price to get into the top 12 floors [of the Infinity Tower II] that have the upgraded cabinetry? That’s a good questions and we did a bit of digging. This reader has already received their answer via email, but we promised … Continue reading Ask Us: The Infinity Condos San Francisco Top Floor Upgrades (And Pricing)

SF BLŪ, San Francisco Condos: Rendering To Reality, Pricing, Pictures, And Info

We had a chance to get down to SF BLŪ, yet another San Francisco new development releasing units for purchase, and we have to admit, it is also a very nice building. It doesn’t quite have the amenities of the other new developments around town, but that’s exactly what the folks checking it out are … Continue reading SF BLŪ, San Francisco Condos: Rendering To Reality, Pricing, Pictures, And Info

Pictures, Pricing, Scoop, And Rumors Squashed For The Infinity Tower II San Francisco

Coming on the heels of our recent jaunt down to The Infinity, there were a couple questions that needed some clarification. Let’s get through those first, and then we’ll share our experiences of the much-hyped Tower II. From “anon”: What’s the price on those lovely midrise units? Are they willing to deal and if so, … Continue reading Pictures, Pricing, Scoop, And Rumors Squashed For The Infinity Tower II San Francisco

The Infinity Gearing Up For Tower II Release, We’re Going In!

The day is near for the Infinity to offer luxury condominiums in their second tower to the public and we’re heading in to view some units and ask questions today. If you have questions you’d like answered, ask them in the comments below and we’ll see what we can dig up, including some pricing. If … Continue reading The Infinity Gearing Up For Tower II Release, We’re Going In!

Millennium Tower San Francisco Now 15% More Affordable

If you’ve been waiting to purchase one of the units in the Millennium Tower, your patience has been rewarded. Not only are they offering their available units at 15% less, but they’re extending that refund to those already in contract. Such love… That means if you were previously looking at $2M units, you can now … Continue reading Millennium Tower San Francisco Now 15% More Affordable

Cause Celeb: “The Monty” Drops Prices, Offers Dim Sum

Did we miss something? Has the Montgomery always been referred to as “the Monty”? And what’s up with Realtors’ ability to take any holiday and spin it into a reason to buy a piece of property? The email subject: “The Monty celebrates Chinese New Year with New Pricing”. Clarification or lessons in history are appreciated…and … Continue reading Cause Celeb: “The Monty” Drops Prices, Offers Dim Sum

Symphony Towers Price Slashing Success

From the press release and maybe a little proof (if you want to call it that) of the “it’s a great time to buy” mantra: For Symphony Towers, high-rise condos in the heart of San Francisco at 750 Van Ness Avenue, smashing prices equaled a smashing success as their Turk Tower closeout sale netted a … Continue reading Symphony Towers Price Slashing Success