We’re going to get a little Web 2.1 for the moment and do something we can’t recall ever seeing anywhere on the web (please correct us if we’re wrong), and that is open up the mic to advice on a price when an offer is in hand as of moments ago. Had you seen me … Continue reading Help some clients decide on an offer (579 23rd Ave)
Category: Single Family
How walkable is your home?
…and continuing with our education for the week, we’re introduced to Walk Score from another reader. Really, we haven’t been living under a rock, honest to God, but keep sending us information and we’ll keep getting edumucated. What is Walk Score? “Walk Score’s patent-pending technology calculates a Walk Score for any property and shows a … Continue reading How walkable is your home?
153 Avila: A done deal and providing a bit of “color”
Recently we had someone ask if we could “provide a bit of color on 153 Avila”, a contemporary 3 bed, 2.5 bath, single family home in the Marina asking $2,695,000, and as a matter of fact, we can provide some “color”. It sold after 14 days on the market for $2,975,000 (10.4% over asking) or … Continue reading 153 Avila: A done deal and providing a bit of “color”
Lemonade for sale! And a Cow Hollow Single Family Home Pocket Listing too
As you know, we are out enjoying the weather, but said we might come in for some lemonade and do a post. And since our phones and emails never get a break, we thought we’d introduce you to something sweet, that hit both the phones and emails today: [Update:] 1807 Greenwich: Contemporary Cow Hollow House … Continue reading Lemonade for sale! And a Cow Hollow Single Family Home Pocket Listing too
Annoying real estate marketing take…what are we on, three?
We don’t know what is more annoying, getting spammed three times by Will Smith (agent not actor), or… go ahead… click through and name that tune. It is a decent pad though. Not so sure about the interior decorations, but the location is top notch! –240bayview.com [Tiburon]
More of the same for San Francisco Luxury Real Estate (2221 Baker: Sold $4.2M)
Forget the asking price ($3,795,000) and forget the selling price ($4,200,000) of this five bedroom, four bath, 4224 square foot mansion in Pacific Heights, instead focus on the DOM (11). –2221 Baker [sfnewsletter listing detail page]
A Done Deal at 3647 Washington ($910,000 over asking)
We’ve been through the over/under debate countless times, but when the big ones hit we have no choice other than high-light them, and 3647 Washington is no exception. According to MLS, this five bedroom, four and one half bath single family home in Presidio Heights hit the market March 26th at $3,595,000, spent a staggering … Continue reading A Done Deal at 3647 Washington ($910,000 over asking)
2021 Webster Withdrawn, Market Crashes! Not so fast…
We’re going to call our very own “Eddy!” out on this magnificent post he made on what appeared to be the end of the road for 2021 Webster (you must be reading that “other” site too much, it’s affecting your logical thinking). Your analysis would certainly delight the countless nay-sayers around the realternet (internet sites … Continue reading 2021 Webster Withdrawn, Market Crashes! Not so fast…
From Blank Canvas to Decorator Showcase, 2820 Scott gets the nod in 2008
“Since 1977, the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase has benefited San Francisco University High School’s financial aid program, raising nearly $10 million in its first 30 years. The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is widely considered to be one of the premiere showcase events in the country, featuring the work of the region’s top interior and … Continue reading From Blank Canvas to Decorator Showcase, 2820 Scott gets the nod in 2008
$600,000 over asking on Avila?
In case you don’t get the sfnewsletter, we’ll bring a tid bit to you: “Since everybody keeps telling us about it, we might as well print it (albeit a bit premature). This one will certainly blow your mind. Four fifty one (451) Avila hit the market February 29th (the first time in 60 years), asking … Continue reading $600,000 over asking on Avila?
“Pending” on Nob Hill at $7,500,000
The upper tier, well they just don’t care about national housing trends do they? Twelve thirty (1230) Sacramento goes pending (means it’s almost a done deal) at $7,500,000 asking. Yes, that is 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4600 square feet of “palatial residence reminiscent of the grandeur associated with European elegance”. –Twelve thirty (1230) Sacramento [details, … Continue reading “Pending” on Nob Hill at $7,500,000
Coming Soon…Single Family on Lake Street, principles only!
Some of you may remember a pocket listing I had on Lake Street, which we never received any offers on. Tons of interest, but no offers. Well, it turns out the owners are totally raking me over the coals and officially listing it with another agent. Rather than crying about it (okay, maybe I am … Continue reading Coming Soon…Single Family on Lake Street, principles only!
BOO!
–105 Alpine Terrace [sfnewsletter’s listing detail page]
Potrero Hill Home sells for $3,000,000*
Yes, the asterisk is there, but so too is the sale somewhere around $3M for 752 Carolina, a single family home in Potrero Hill that hit the market end of February, was in contract 8 days later and just closed escrow…cash. Was it the suburban feel: or the blue paint that did it? We have … Continue reading Potrero Hill Home sells for $3,000,000*
When the Price is Right
Before you haul off and shoot the messenger, this is one of many emails we receive on a daily basis. We’ve tried to tone the cheerleading down a bit, but when it keeps on coming from other sources (not Realtors) it’s kind of hard to pass up. So… Awesome places that are priced right continue … Continue reading When the Price is Right
Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes (Jan ’07-Jan ’08)
Single family ’07 vs 08 from Garrett. District Map (PDF) District 1 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 7 7 Median Selling Price 1,000,000 1,250,000 Average DOM 47 66 District 2 Jan-07 Jan-08 Number of Sales 20 21 Median Selling Price 788,000 830,000 Average DOM 54 56 District 3 Jan-07 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes (Jan ’07-Jan ’08)