Category: San Francisco Real Estate

Casa Cielo is a done deal…with an asterisk (3690 21st Street)

They asked $3,745,000 and they got….? We’ll just never know. It’s another one of those deals that closed with an asterisk (meaning sales price not disclosed). Something tells us it was close to that. It only spent 8 days on the market. – In case you’re wondering what’s all the fuss, here are the marketing … Continue reading Casa Cielo is a done deal…with an asterisk (3690 21st Street)

Labor Day is over…now what?

Labor Day is behind us, which typically marks the beginning of Real Estate season. Many buyers are waiting for that special place to hit the market, and many sellers are getting their homes ready to place in the increasingly critical public eye, and hoping they sell prior to the looming Holiday Doldrums. More and more … Continue reading Labor Day is over…now what?

Reader Report: Big Time Landlords Smoking a Lot of Crack in 2006

We love to get tips and comments from all y’all, so keep sending them either to [email protected] or use the contact form This from “44yo hipster”: Apparently some big time landlords were smoking a lot of crack in 2006. Apparently these NY landlords didn’t get the memo that rent control is real, and unfortunately, one … Continue reading Reader Report: Big Time Landlords Smoking a Lot of Crack in 2006

If you want $1.2M, then why (the f-bomb) don’t you ask $1.2M!?

As you know, I was a bit out of the loop lately in regards to San Francisco real estate, and forced to get my updates from a few other sources out there, like the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Business Times, and sooooo many other “sources”. My … Continue reading If you want $1.2M, then why (the f-bomb) don’t you ask $1.2M!?

Ask Us: 1278-82 Church Street

Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer. “S.P.” asks if we’ve seen this property at 1278-82 Church, and would like some feedback. Anyone see it, and care to share? p.s. My photo editing capabilities are still limited until I get my new Mac dialed.

This is pretty far OT — but a new restaurant trend is coming.

The writing is on the wall. I say this having seen last night’s “No Reservations” Spain episode. It is haute nuovo Spanish cuisine and you best be sure SF is gonna see several of such restaurants in the near future. Watching that episode last night, I couldn’t help but notice that crusty ole Anthony Bourdain … Continue reading This is pretty far OT — but a new restaurant trend is coming.

When you look at this chart/map, what do you see?

I feel like this is a bit of a litmus test. I was on another blog and a poster actually used this map to back up a point made about neighborhoods north of California st. showing signs of weakness. I was like, huh? This map? Aren’t all the areas north of California YELLOW? (Yellow shows … Continue reading When you look at this chart/map, what do you see?

So far San Francisco has weathered the storm better.

But in my opinion the biggest thundercloud is on the horizon. That is, given the new conforming limits and the more stringent requirements banks are putting on loans, who will be able to afford what? Previously the 850K to $1.2M property was a relative sweetspot for both luxury condo buyers and SFR buyers alike. However, … Continue reading So far San Francisco has weathered the storm better.

wow — complete Noe wreck, on a busy street, sans views

This property was so run down that there was yellow tape everywhere. Visitors literally couldn’t walk in more than one area due to the fact that they would fall into the sub-basement, or worse. Yet it sold for 25K over asking, for $1.02M. On the one hand it’s understandable. It’s Noe Valley and a large … Continue reading wow — complete Noe wreck, on a busy street, sans views

Mac it is…learning (and vacation) begins

Getting to know the San Francisco real estate market is (relatively) easy, getting to know a new iMac is something altogether daunting. Have no fear, I will prevail and theFrontSteps will be running at full speed come August 25th or so. Yup, I bought a new iMac, this one to be exact, and there is … Continue reading Mac it is…learning (and vacation) begins

Lolspeak step aside, “Realspeak” is here to stay!

It’s been around for a while, and seems to be creeping in more often, so we’re now officially declaring Realspeak a new language. Huge reduced! Elegant column front gate & stepping stones lead to this gorgeous&quality rmdled Merced Manor hme. Hugh Gourmet chefʼs ktchn w/island,hi-end stnless steel applnces,granite cntr,chrry cbnts & blt-in wineculr.3bd/2.5ba upstairs w/jaccz … Continue reading Lolspeak step aside, “Realspeak” is here to stay!

Installing ultra low-flow toilets at point of sale

We recently caught wind (through Realtor Advantage Online) that As reported almost two years ago, San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission is planning to propose an ordinance that would mandate the installation of ultra low-flow toilets in residential properties at point of sale (i.e., before properties are sold). [A] former aide to soon-to-be Senator Leno, is … Continue reading Installing ultra low-flow toilets at point of sale

Changing the SFAR district map, speak now or forever hold your peace

We love to share the inner workings of our real estate system with you, and especially love to give you a voice, so we’ll consider YOUR comments on this thread as OUR voice and forward the entire link to the San Francisco Association of Realtors for review. The District/Subdistrict Map published by the San Francisco … Continue reading Changing the SFAR district map, speak now or forever hold your peace

Can you say matchy-matchy (3525 Clay)

Need we say more… — Don’t panic. It appears to be limited to just the bedrooms and one bathroom. Nothing a little paint, scraper, and mallet couldn’t fix. After that, you’re left with a great house. –www.3525clayst.com

Quote du jour: “…as the gas prices go up…”

Every so often we have to take from email conversations and post to the site. This from a recent email exchange we had with a client that just recently purchased an A+ unit in an A+ location right about when the market started to turn (south). Despite the gloom and doom, we friggin’ love where … Continue reading Quote du jour: “…as the gas prices go up…”