Just Sold in Mission Dolores | $1,585,000


Just when you thought the market was gonna kick you when you’re down, buyers materialize out of thin air. So is the case in San Francisco. The San Francisco real estate market never ceases to amaze. As wonky as it is, it is definitely not dead. Pricing, presentation, timing, and most of all YOUR EXPECTATIONS … Continue reading Just Sold in Mission Dolores | $1,585,000

Just Listed & Currently Off Market | 64 Rosemont Pl | Mission Dolores


I just listed this cool Marina Style flat at 64 Rosemont PL.. Details, including tons of photos, 3D virtual tour, and floorplan found on the property webpage, which you can find by clicking here, or at https://theFrontSteps.com/64RosemontPl . The open house schedule is not yet set and we’re not sure we’ll be on the market … Continue reading Just Listed & Currently Off Market | 64 Rosemont Pl | Mission Dolores

Neighborhood Guide: Liberty Hill


If you’ve ever been driving down a stretch of Mission and found yourself suddenly taken by an unusually gorgeous cluster of homes, odds are you just stumbled on Liberty Hill, one of San Francisco’s most historic but oddly still overlooked neighborhoods. This redoubt is only about two blocks by three blocks, bounded by Mission Street, … Continue reading Neighborhood Guide: Liberty Hill

For Sale | Inner Richmond; Golden Gate Heights; Mission Dolores; Nob Hill


It’s been busy times around theFrontSteps lately. So busy, I haven’t been able to blog. Alas, I’m back at it again, albeit in condensed form. What better way to say hello again than to show you some sweet properties you may have missed, all listed by yours truly: –595 12th Ave #11, $595,000 [theFrontSteps] –1936 … Continue reading For Sale | Inner Richmond; Golden Gate Heights; Mission Dolores; Nob Hill

The Perfect Mission Dolores Abode To Call Your Own


If there is one thing we’re good at here at theFrontSteps it’s giving you (our readers) the opportunity to snag our listings prior to the rest of San Francisco. Well…you had your chance. This little nugget of a property is hitting the MLS, and we think it will be fairly attractive to many people. You … Continue reading The Perfect Mission Dolores Abode To Call Your Own

San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More


It’s been another busy week in the world of San Francisco real estate, so we thought a quick recap of some of the most recent and worthy real estate porn is in order. To begin…the Top 10 Overbids. They never get old, and as always, there are some stunners. Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Porn Recap | Think Pools, Architecture, Overbids, and More

For Sale | 2154 A Market St. | Duboce Triangle | $1,295,000


Don’t let the address fool you…this property is a slice of heaven in one of San Francisco’s most hip, lively, and sought after neighborhoods, literally on the borders of Duboce Triangle, Upper Market/Castro, and Mission Dolores neighborhoods. [Interior images are from prior listing.] Situated at the rear of the property, and not fronting the street, … Continue reading For Sale | 2154 A Market St. | Duboce Triangle | $1,295,000

SOLD | 323 Church St. #A | Mission Dolores | $1,525,000


I’m pleased to report the successful off market close of my clients’ amazing condominium in a smooth and effortless transaction. Congratulations to the buyers, and my clients (the sellers). It has been a great deal all around. Talk about a great location… Remodeled in 2015 and only lived in by one owner since, this home … Continue reading SOLD | 323 Church St. #A | Mission Dolores | $1,525,000

Sold | 8 Buchanan #612 | Hayes Valley | $1,295,000


I am pleased to announce another successful transaction completed where we had the pleasure of representing the sellers of this amazing view property. Congratulations to the buyer, as well as my wonderful clients who are now officially off to Oregon. Lots of rain coming…get good rain gear. Designed and built by world renowned Architect Bernardo … Continue reading Sold | 8 Buchanan #612 | Hayes Valley | $1,295,000

For Sale | 8 Buchanan #612 | Hayes Valley | $1,295,000


Designed and built by world renowned Architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Arquitectonica in 2014, Linea provides luxury living in the heart-center of San Francisco. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from your living room, sip coffee in the morning sun, and experience the vibrancy that is living on the edge of Hayes Valley, Mission Dolores, Castro, Lower Haight, … Continue reading For Sale | 8 Buchanan #612 | Hayes Valley | $1,295,000

San Francisco Condominium Real Estate Apprecation since 2011


The information below is provided by Paragon Real Estate Group, enjoy: In the last 5 years, San Francisco real estate market rebounded and went crazy hot, but how much did it really appreciate? Below is a great analysis from Paragon that shows you the data using median sales price. This post is specific to condominiums, … Continue reading San Francisco Condominium Real Estate Apprecation since 2011

Top Floor Teaser Sells $502,000 Over List | Mission Dolores | Maximum Overbid


Who prices a top floor Mission Dolores 2 bed, 2.5 bath, 1328 square foot condo WITH PARKING, and roof deck, in the epicenter of hip at $998,000 anyway! Everyone knows the going rate is at least $1000 per square foot. Teaser price. Teaser. Anyhow, this week’s top spot on the list of jaw dropping Overbids … Continue reading Top Floor Teaser Sells $502,000 Over List | Mission Dolores | Maximum Overbid

The Money Is In The Attic | Maximum Overbid Of the Week


It’s a 2* unit property on Cumberland in the oh-so hip Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco that takes this week’s Maximum Overbid cake at a cool $1,153,367 over list price. It’s a sweet, sweet, big property in a great location, so I say hat’s off to the lucky buyers. As for the rest of … Continue reading The Money Is In The Attic | Maximum Overbid Of the Week

SOLD | Duboce Triangle, Inner Mission, Russian Hill, Mission Dolores


Congratulations to my buyers (x4), and my off market seller! That was quite the whirlwind of activity, and I’m thrilled we were able to pull it all off. As my client said on my LinkedIn profile, I pulled off a “hat trick that [he] thought was impossible in the crazy San Francisco real estate market…” … Continue reading SOLD | Duboce Triangle, Inner Mission, Russian Hill, Mission Dolores

Client Testimonials From Way Back


Bear with me while I reorganize my testimonials into individual posts. These are a few put together from way back. *Alex was very easy to work with. He was straightforward, gave good advice about how the condominium should look when it was being shown, and managed the negotiations with the buyer perfectly. I always felt … Continue reading Client Testimonials From Way Back

32 Hidalgo Terrace Gets Foreclosed, Fixed, And Flipped


Thirty Two Hidalgo Terrace is currently on MLS. No, it’s not the Fixer of Epic Proportions I brought to your attention here, and recently featured on Yahoo! In fact, it’s no longer a fixer, but this is what it looked like a few short months ago: Lovely Kitchen: Before… After… Lovely Bath: Before… After… Don’t … Continue reading 32 Hidalgo Terrace Gets Foreclosed, Fixed, And Flipped