170 Off Third Opens Sales Office March 10th, at 11 a.m.


Rolling out the red carpet this weekend is 170 Off Third, yet another new condo development South of Market.  Sales office opens at 11:00 a.m., located at 177 Townsend.  Amenities: -Club room with screening theater and chef-grade kitchen -Outdoor barbeque area -Roof deck with city views -Fitness Center -Sun deck and lap pool -Landscaped courtyard … Continue reading 170 Off Third Opens Sales Office March 10th, at 11 a.m.

In case you missed it, some STATS & NUMBERS


Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007C.A.R. reports sales decrease 12.6 percent in January, median price of a home in California at $559,640, up 1.9 percent from year ago LOS ANGELES (Feb. 27) – Home sales decreased 12.6 percent in January in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing … Continue reading In case you missed it, some STATS & NUMBERS

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

McGoldrick Strikes…well, not gold, that’s for sure


Update: Pay close attention to this statement “2 or more units built on one lot OR on adjacent lots”.   We are checking with our sources to translate what exactly that means. Answers Supervisor McGoldrick is now proposing to include ALL housing developments in the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program.  That means that all projects from a … Continue reading McGoldrick Strikes…well, not gold, that’s for sure

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)

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Sally Rosenman)


“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights. Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki ____________________ As answered by Sally Rosenman of Hill & Co. Real Estate, http://www.sallyrosenman.com Dear Jacki,   Thanks for asking … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Sally Rosenman)

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Shanendoah Forbes)


“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights. Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki ___________________ Answered by Shanendoah Forbes of Arroyo & Coates, email: [email protected] Pacific Heights…. Hands down. It is all about … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Shanendoah Forbes)

Taking the Training Wheels off (One Rincon Hill)


“Past the halfway point in its skyward rise” We’re waiting for the dish on units sold/available (the real dish, not the blog dish), and we’ll let you know as soon as we know.  That is for One Rincon Hill.  If you missed this article about the crane operator for One Rincon Hill on SFGate, it is a … Continue reading Taking the Training Wheels off (One Rincon Hill)

2901 Broadway as Decorator Showcase


Not much of a surprise here, but the 10,000 square foot Mansion on the hill will be the next Decorator Showcase home, April 28-May 28.  There has been so much talk about this home, here is your chance to get inside and take a look.  After you leave and think of buying it, just know … Continue reading 2901 Broadway as Decorator Showcase

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

Surfers’ Dream Home is Snatched


We told you about this home in the sfnewsletter.  It was on our Stalefish ™ list, but has now been kicked off the list and is sold.  2127 29th in the Parkside, a 4 bed, 3.5 bath “Dwell” home, with insane ocean views, has sold for $1,485,000.  Originally listed for $1,575,000.  Congratulations to the buyers.  We’ll … Continue reading Surfers’ Dream Home is Snatched

“sfnewsletter ™ Sparks the San Francisco Blogoscene”


Every now and then, you have to toot your own horn.  We’re glad to know we’re taking this blog thing by storm.  It will all come to a screaching halt as soon as the surf gets good again, so don’t get too excited.  (Disclaimer: In San Francisco that is very seldom, so plan on reading … Continue reading “sfnewsletter ™ Sparks the San Francisco Blogoscene”