Condo Lottery is a wrap, who missed out? You did? Oh, and you? and you, and you, and you, and you…make it stop!


As many of you already know, and possibly experienced firsthand, the city’s condo conversion lottery just wrapped up. Although we’d like to think there are many happy people on the winning list, we have to assume being there is bitter sweet. And not being there is just plain wrong. …and to Mr. Ted Gullicksen of … Continue reading Condo Lottery is a wrap, who missed out? You did? Oh, and you? and you, and you, and you, and you…make it stop!

Hayes Valley 3 bed, 2 bath Pocket Listing


Debate it all you want, it’s going to continue to happen, and as long as they (the good pocket listings actually in San Francisco ;-) ) keep coming our way, we’ll keep posting them for you. — Hayes Valley 3/2 for $929,000 on Gough at Grove. Now Realtors, if you’d join sfnewsletter, we’d post your … Continue reading Hayes Valley 3 bed, 2 bath Pocket Listing

Look past the furniture and focus on the sale (1700 Jones #4)


Being real estate professionals, it is our duty to look past the clutter and furniture and find the value in each property. We had a little trouble getting past the ottoman, sofa, chairs, and dining room wall coverings of 1700 Jones #4, but apparently the buyers saw something we didn’t. This is a 2 bed, … Continue reading Look past the furniture and focus on the sale (1700 Jones #4)

Stats & Numbers: Condo Sales 12/06-12/07


From Garrett: District Map (PDF) Condominiums       District 1 Dec-06 Dec-07 Number of Sales 17 6 Median Selling Price 809,000 862,500 Average DOM 44 49       District 2 Dec-06 Dec-07 Number of Sales 1 0 Median Selling Price 107,328   Average DOM 39         District 3 Dec-06 Dec-07 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Condo Sales 12/06-12/07

Chelsea Park coming, this time with pricing


As we reported not too long ago, Chelsea Park, a new development located in Mission Dolores at 3620 19th Street and 29 Oakwood is coming soon…as in this weekend. We’re happy to tell you, we have a tiny bit more information for you. [Bloomsbury floor plan pictured. Image courtesy of chelseaparksf.com] Of the 39 units … Continue reading Chelsea Park coming, this time with pricing

It’s not the size that counts…(1188 Green #10)


It’s what you do with it that matters: 1188 Green #10 is a staggering 260 square feet (per tax records), and might be listed in MLS tomorrow around $399,000, but you can’t fault the seller for making the best of a tiny space. —– We’re thinking some of those strong Euros might like to take … Continue reading It’s not the size that counts…(1188 Green #10)

Grand Opening of Chelsea Park


The 39 unit new development project located in Mission Dolores at 3620 19th Street and 29 Oakwood will officially open its doors on Sunday January 27th, 2008 (a bit later than originally planned). It will have 1,2, and 3 bedroom flats and Regency Terrace style homes. Pricing from the high $600,000s to over $1 million. … Continue reading Grand Opening of Chelsea Park

1 (One) South Park: a Walkthrough and Sales Update


We recently had the pleasure of checking out 1 (One) South Park with some clients, and are sad to say the pickins are slim (for us anyway). If you don’t know what One South Park is, fear not, we’ve gotcha covered. One South Park is a new warehouse conversion with 35 new homes, including 9 … Continue reading 1 (One) South Park: a Walkthrough and Sales Update

Millennium Tower 51st Floor Picture


You know we have Millennium Tower wired (literally and figuratively). How else do you think we got this picture of the views from the 51st floor on such a nice day? We’ve also been told construction is up to the 52nd floor. There are some fabulous units still available, and we have to say, the … Continue reading Millennium Tower 51st Floor Picture

Mic Check, Testing, 1234 (Howard), and 5 left


We had the pleasure of getting in to see these homes quite a while ago, realized that the West Elm shag rug used for staging is hardly the best thing for a home with two small children, let alone a heavily trafficked listing (think shedding worse than any furry pet), and marveled at the creative … Continue reading Mic Check, Testing, 1234 (Howard), and 5 left

Glassing Off: Downtown and a Bottle of Windex


Following on the heels of our latest post on Millennium Tower, today’s Chronicle/SF Gate provides the latest on all the glass going up on many of the other buildings we’ve featured. Have a look at this audio slideshow by John King of the SF Chronicle. And of course, feel free to share your thoughts. –One … Continue reading Glassing Off: Downtown and a Bottle of Windex

Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly


There have been a lot of unconfirmed rumors flying around regarding Millennium Tower, so we thought we’d visit the sales office, call a few reliable sources, get some confirmations, start another rumor, and give you the scoop on the latest with Millennium Tower. First, to ease your doubts about our market ever seeing $2000/square foot, … Continue reading Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly

“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”

One Rincon Hill Video Replay


Since Tower Two is a go at One Rincon Hill, we thought you’d like to see some raw video of the construction elevator ride down the outside of Tower One, during consctruction…in case you missed it. –One Rincon Hill Topping off at 600 Ft, with a picture and VIDEO medley [theFrontSteps]

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.”