The Classic Ocean Beach, San Francisco Moment…


There are so many things happening in this sunset pic I just had to share… I snapped this while I was sitting on the trunk of my car having just changed out of my wetsuit on Tuesday afternoon/evening down at Ocean Beach. What is so great is that the crew in the foreground was straight … Continue reading The Classic Ocean Beach, San Francisco Moment…

767 Bryant Street #401: Live/Work Never Felt So Good


As loyal readers of this here blog, you are getting a first look at my latest listing that will hit the market with blazing speed! This wonderful live/work loft at 767 Bryant #401 has one lovely loft bedroom, two large bathrooms, a modern kitchen, heaps of open space, soaring ceilings, washer & dryer in the … Continue reading 767 Bryant Street #401: Live/Work Never Felt So Good

Reasons To Vote: A “Persuasive Essay” Written By A 10 Year Old


“In this country you you have the freedom to vote, and in other countries they die for the freedom to vote. The first reason you should vote, is if you don’t vote others decide your future. If you don’t vote, don’t complain. If everybody doesn’t vote then a bad president might be elected. If you … Continue reading Reasons To Vote: A “Persuasive Essay” Written By A 10 Year Old

Attention San Francisco Skiers / Boarders! Teton Gravity Research “Dream Factory” Plays Tomorrow Night!


Fellow ski fanatics and adrenaline junkies that live in and around San Francisco, you will not want to miss this movie! Back in the day it was always Warren Miller that did his thing to get us all amped up for the season, but there have been new players chomping at his heels for years … Continue reading Attention San Francisco Skiers / Boarders! Teton Gravity Research “Dream Factory” Plays Tomorrow Night!

theFrontSteps Is On Tumblr, So You Can Get Your Real Estate P*rn On…


What do you do when you are the editor of a popular San Francisco real estate blog and time gets in the way of consistent real estate blogging? You start a new blog. That’s right, I’m trying something new and venturing into the world of Tumblr in an effort to give you more (or less) … Continue reading theFrontSteps Is On Tumblr, So You Can Get Your Real Estate P*rn On…

2191 32nd Ave, San Francisco CA Hits MLS


[Update: Sold! Sales Price $871,500. Six offers.] It doesn’t get better than this in the Parkside. Twenty one ninety one (2191) 32nd Ave hits MLS tomorrow, and you are all getting the first look. That is unless you’ve been following me on Instagram (@theFrontSteps). Asking price for this most excellent home in the Avenues of … Continue reading 2191 32nd Ave, San Francisco CA Hits MLS

San Francisco’s Most Recently Sold Properties And New Listings


Since everybody always wants to know what the house down the street sold for…I give you that information every other week, and have done so for the past 10 years. Sort recent sales by district and property type. Click on addresses to be taken to a detailed description page. See asking versus selling price, price … Continue reading San Francisco’s Most Recently Sold Properties And New Listings

Millennium Tower, San Francisco California, “Top 10 Residential Buildings In The World”


There’s been a lot said from yours truly about Millennium Tower in the past. I’ve watched her grow and shared my stories and photos with all of you over the years. Millennium Tower was erected, sold like hotcakes during the pre 2009 boom, sold not like hotcakes during the bust…but she’s back, and buyers are … Continue reading Millennium Tower, San Francisco California, “Top 10 Residential Buildings In The World”

22 Loyola Terrace: A Single Family, NOPA Alternative With Real Big Views For $1,095,000


Have aspirations to live in the oh so hip NOPA district of San Francisco? Been searching for a single family home in NOPA, but just can’t afford one? You’re in luck, as thankfully San Francisco always has an alternative for you, and 22 Loyola Terrace is no exception. Technically mapped in San Francisco’s Lone Mountain … Continue reading 22 Loyola Terrace: A Single Family, NOPA Alternative With Real Big Views For $1,095,000

“In San Fran We Don’t Judge No One!!!!”


Sometimes you just need someone else to remind you why San Francisco is just THAT great [edited slightly for syntax]: San Francisco all day everyday!!! First of all in San Fran we dont jugde no one!!!!!!! Gays, poor, it don’t matter. San Fran is soooo much prettier than LA. LA is sooo much traffic, ugly … Continue reading “In San Fran We Don’t Judge No One!!!!”

America’s Cup San Francisco…Here We Go!


The official beginning of the America’s racing in lovely San Francisco Bay is upon us, and if you’re not an avid sailing fanatic, you’ll want a bit (just enough) information to get you out enjoying the action this week and through to the AC Finals in 2013 (Perhaps even enough information to discuss the America’s … Continue reading America’s Cup San Francisco…Here We Go!

Home Buyers Don’t Agent Shop Anymore. Surprised?


It turns out homebuyers just want to see houses. It doesn’t matter how it happens. Who shows a potential buyer houses, while important, isn’t as important as their desire to see the properties. We hate to break this to agents, but buyers don’t “agent shop.” Sorry to burst your bubble. Recently, Movoto Real Estate interviewed … Continue reading Home Buyers Don’t Agent Shop Anymore. Surprised?

Top Notch San Francisco Schools can add $1 Million to your Property Value


Guest post by Movoto Real Estate A high-quality private school is extraordinarily expensive. We are talking numbers similar to tuition for a top 5 college or university; $33,708/year on average, based mostly on 2010-2011 tuition figures (which are only higher now, due to inflation). So how does that translate into property value? Well, the ultra-low … Continue reading Top Notch San Francisco Schools can add $1 Million to your Property Value

A Few Things To Consider When You’re Considering Selling Your Home


This is a video that every home seller everywhere, in every market, in every price level needs to watch. There is so much good information along the lines of “you just gotta do it”, and take the advice of the expert (your Realtor) when doing so. We know what we’re doing, and we’re here to … Continue reading A Few Things To Consider When You’re Considering Selling Your Home