There is a new company in town you should be very interested in, particularly if you are catering to a high profile buyer. The company is DRIV, and the mission is simple: Take your automotive fantasies, render them in metal and leather, and hand you the keys to a stable [read: large choice] of exquisitely … Continue reading Luxury High Rise Condo/Hotel Developers, Realtors and Marketing Peeps Take Note
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One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
We get a few inquiries as to what exactly went inside the so called “time capsule” that will be placed on top of One Rincon Hill. Well, according to One Rincon Hill’s Fall Newsletter, in which theFrontSteps actually has a couple photo credits: [The time capsule] will be installed in an electrical room on the … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
“Foreclosures Hit a Snag For Lenders”-NY Times
“A federal judge in Ohio has ruled against a longstanding foreclosure practice, potentially creating an obstacle for lenders trying to reclaim properties from troubled borrowers and raising questions about the legal standing of investors in mortgage securities pools.” “Lawyers for troubled homeowners are expected to seize upon the district judge’s opinion as a way to … Continue reading “Foreclosures Hit a Snag For Lenders”-NY Times
“A Trip Down Lake Street”
There have been a lot of Google searches and even more emails coming to us wondering if we can “point [you] in the direction of the ‘Walk Down Lake Street’” from sfnewsletter that many of you saw mentioned in this article on SFGate. Those that have already read it already know that we added a … Continue reading “A Trip Down Lake Street”
An Interesting Twist to an Already Twisted Tale
From a reader: “This happened to a unit in my building, #108 over here at 88 King. They auctioned it off during the all star game and it went for $840,000.” From the article: “Mortgage scams involve a cartel of inside players — colluding property appraisers, real-estate brokers and accountants willing to draw up fake … Continue reading An Interesting Twist to an Already Twisted Tale
What happened? Redfin got it (1826 Filbert)
Make no mistake, we love busting the chops of other companies out there, but that doesn’t mean we’re wrong or right, and they’re bad or good. It just means we like putting things out there that we, and hopefully you, might find interesting. So far, we’ve been pretty successful. So a reader asks: Just curious … Continue reading What happened? Redfin got it (1826 Filbert)
Single Family Home Sales, Median (2006-2007)
From Garrett: Districts Map Single-Family Homes District 1 Oct-06 Oct-07 Number of Sales 22 19 Median Selling Price 1,237,500 1,625,000 Average DOM 35 32 District 2 Oct-06 Oct-07 Number of Sales 41 34 Median Selling Price 805,000 802,000 Average DOM 36 35 District 3 Oct-06 Oct-07 Number of Sales 26 13 Median Selling Price 735,000 … Continue reading Single Family Home Sales, Median (2006-2007)
“What Market Slump”-NY Times
A reader recently forwarded us this article from the New York Times, and thought it might paint a comparative picture of what is going on here, or what could come to be. We’d tend to agree, however, on a much smaller scale (so far). Everybody, ourselves included, likes to keep a watch on other markets … Continue reading “What Market Slump”-NY Times
“The Ultimate Rock Star Pad” hits the market (542-44 Natoma)
Why settle for just one of the penthouse units (starting at $1,350,000), when you can have the recording studio and commercial condo as well (price upon request)? The San Francisco Soundworks building hits the market, and you know you’ve always dreamed of having “the ultimate rock star pad”, so here’s your chance. Oh, to add … Continue reading “The Ultimate Rock Star Pad” hits the market (542-44 Natoma)
More Real Estate Mashing…CyberHomes unveiled.
From a reader, via TechCrunch. Image below is the “Change in Estimated Home Value” (Jan-Nov 2007) for San Francisco when searching our favorite Stalefish, 2901 Broadway for $55,000,000 This is what TechCrunch had to say regarding CyberHomes entry into the field of real estate websites, the likes of which include Zillow (crap!), Trulia (good), Redfin … Continue reading More Real Estate Mashing…CyberHomes unveiled.
Comment du Jour: Stock Market Crash and San Francisco Real Estate
Every so often, we pull a comment from the discussions that we think might spark further commentary, because we know not everyone is reading the comments, and we couldn’t possibly come up with all these great thoughts ourselves. This time we take from “SanFranTim” on “Verbatim: 26 year old google guy I hear with 50% … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Stock Market Crash and San Francisco Real Estate
Verbatim: “26 year old Google guy i hear with 50% down.”
It’s great to see when readers send us their reports of getting blown out of the water in multiple offer situations, so it doesn’t always sound like it’s coming from us. You can rest assured overbids are still happening all too often. So here’s another one for you: 2171 Sacramento #3, 1 bed, 1 bath, … Continue reading Verbatim: “26 year old Google guy i hear with 50% down.”
Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. If you want to be totally up to date on what’s going on in big development news, you should subscribe to The San Francisco Business Times. Nobody has their finger on the pulse like them, particularly J.K. Dineen. (Some of our readers can certainly second this … Continue reading Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
Cole Valley before and after (1233 Shrader)
We were impressed with the front when walking by, were wowed by the interior when browsing the website, and thrilled when we discovered the before shots to share with you. 1233 Shrader: 4 bed, 4.5 baths, 3095 square feet, 2 car parking, and just $2,695,000 [Update: Now $2,560,000]. Pennies on the dollar. –Then and Now … Continue reading Cole Valley before and after (1233 Shrader)
We’re going to Paris! But you need to buy first
Seems as we’re on the receiving end of just about every promo out there, and some are just too good to pass up. “It’s simple – write and close the most contracts at The Potrero between November 9th and December 31st 2007 and you could be on your way to Paris.” (You meaning us, the … Continue reading We’re going to Paris! But you need to buy first
It’s a cold market indeed…(130 Retiro Way: an Update)
Not too long ago, we featured a friendly wager on 130 Retiro Way in the Marina district, what it will sell for (asking $1,725,000) and what kind of remodel we’ll see. RentsUP” nailed the sales price at $1,850,000, or $125,000 above asking (7.25%). It closed yesterday. Now about the remodel? And did you buy it … Continue reading It’s a cold market indeed…(130 Retiro Way: an Update)