This just in, and added to the Adrian Ruiz Memorial Fundraiser auction/raffle items. A big Mahalo to the Island crew for sending this our way! That’s definitely spreading the Aloha! (Yes, this is still a San Francisco real estate blog, but that element is taking a back seat for the time being.) The following pros … Continue reading …and the Pro Surfers come through!
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theFrontSteps is trying Twitter!
Testing out yet another new (to us) time vacuum, I thought we’d give this Twitter thing a go on theFrontSteps. If you care to track it, you can do so here (I think): twitter.com/theFrontSteps. There is certainly going to be a learning curve for this, but it does have some potential for real estate obsessed … Continue reading theFrontSteps is trying Twitter!
We tried to tell you, 188 Minna #33D at the St. Regis hits the block
We did try to tell you, and a couple of people responded, with whom we might be writing an offer on this unit at the St. Regis , but for those that missed it, you’re day has come too. Unit 33D at the St. Regis hits the block for $3,725,000 and it is sweet! Glad … Continue reading We tried to tell you, 188 Minna #33D at the St. Regis hits the block
Stats & Numbers: 2-4 Unit April ’07 versus April ’08
From Garrett, as always, with love: District Map (PDF) 2-4 Units District 1 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 7 8 Median Selling Price 1,450,000 1,380,000 Average DOM 95 90 District 2 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 8 7 Median Selling Price 1,037,500 1,200,000 Average DOM 47 61 District 3 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 1 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: 2-4 Unit April ’07 versus April ’08
Reader Reports: “Online Realtors Win Rights to Housing Database”-TechCrunch
Did Redfin just buy a little more time? Is this the end of “traditional” real estate firms…we think not not. You? –Online Realtors Win Rights to Housing Database [TechCrunch]
Reader Reports: Bay Area attracts top talent and money
From a reader: “Best article of what is really going on in SF…” We have to agree that it is a very good example of the caliber of intellect, talent, and passion we find in San Francisco that will certainly help San Francisco weather this storm; however, it is not the entire picture. A good … Continue reading Reader Reports: Bay Area attracts top talent and money
Battle Royale: Tokyo or San Francisco if you had to choose
Since we’re on the subject…Tokyo or San Francisco if you had to choose and why…please. ;-) We know nothing about Tokyo, and have never been, so should we decide to take a trip there, what can we expect, and what should we avoid. Of course, since this is a real estate blog, we’d also love … Continue reading Battle Royale: Tokyo or San Francisco if you had to choose
Chart challenge: San Francisco mimics Japanese land value decline (sort of)
Accepting our recent challenge to “show us a legitimate graph of home values for San Francisco, or the Bay Area, or California, or the Nation, hell you might as well make it the world for that matter, that looks like [the declining chart on this post]”, Paul G steps up to the plate with this … Continue reading Chart challenge: San Francisco mimics Japanese land value decline (sort of)
Chart fun: Declining Real Estate Values
Recently on a few blogs around town, there was a mention of the Prestige Home Index, and there was (is) continually a hullabaloo about declining home values in California and the nation. Here’s the graph: Forget for a minute the exact parameters of this graph and assume it is an average depiction of home price … Continue reading Chart fun: Declining Real Estate Values
Crime on the rise in…wait…Pacific Heights?
In response to our recent post about rising crime in Bernal Heights, a reader forwards this: “Hey Alex, I live in Pacific Heights and belong to a neighborhood association. Yesterday I received this email from a neighbor who is passing along a warning about a robbery in our neighborhood. It happened last weekend. So I … Continue reading Crime on the rise in…wait…Pacific Heights?
Weekly Fluj: Inventory, is there a lot of it?
Lots of people yapping on and on about how San Francisco listing inventory is through the roof, sales volume is in the toilet, and both median and average home prices have plummeted, but the Fluj says: Seemingly the perception is that there is a lot of inventory, but is there, really? And as for prices, … Continue reading Weekly Fluj: Inventory, is there a lot of it?
Check me out on Examiner.com
I have a new gig at Examiner.com, and I hope you’ll join me there from time to time. I still expect to do the lion’s share of my writing here and on sfnewsletter, but this sounded like an opportunity I shouldn’t pass up. Check it out, and as always, help spread the word. [Update: Ugly … Continue reading Check me out on Examiner.com
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?
Stats & Numbers: Condos April ’07 vs. April ’08
From Garrett, muchas Gracias! District Map (PDF) Condominiums District 1 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 5 11 Median Selling Price 975,000 1,065,000 Average DOM 32 31 District 2 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 4 0 Median Selling Price 712,000 Average DOM 45 District 3 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 2 4 Median Selling Price 652,000 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Condos April ’07 vs. April ’08
Crime on the rise in Bernal Heights?
It seems to be the week of getting edumucated on theFrontSteps. First chickens, now rising crime in Bernal Heights? We have no factual evidence to support what we’re saying, but the information has come to us from a very reliable and trustworthy source. We’re hoping you (the reader) can shed some light on the matter. … Continue reading Crime on the rise in Bernal Heights?
Letter to Editor: “The buyers are the ones who are panicking…”
We received this email after our post regarding the apparent panic amongst some Realtors in San Francisco: From a fellow SF Realtor… I think Realtors looking for plugs for their listings is an attempt to cater to the new mentality of todays Buyers – not a sign of panic. The Buyers are the ones who … Continue reading Letter to Editor: “The buyers are the ones who are panicking…”