A friendly reminder that if you didn’t know already, we moved to theFrontSteps.org…for the time being and are doing most of our posts there. If you came to this site looking for some past information, please check the Archives, or “browse site by category” over there in the right hand column. Lots of good stuff … Continue reading We moved to theFrontSteps.org
Category: San Francisco
The Facebook of San Francisco Real Estate (www.theFrontSteps.org)
The time has come to unveil the latest creation, http://www.theFrontSteps.org. We hope you like it, and we hope you participate. We even give props to SocketSite. We’re calling it “A Social Network for real estate obsessed San Franciscans”. Go check it out at http://www.theFrontSteps.ORG (note: You currently must type the www, and don’t forget the … Continue reading The Facebook of San Francisco Real Estate (www.theFrontSteps.org)
San Francisco sees $100,000 per square linear foot!
For a wheelchair ramp: Another way to feel good about how our local tax dollars are used? Or alternatively, one can take great pride in the efficiency of our city government. Let’s just take a pile of dollar bills, make a big ole’ pyramid, and burn it down in front of city hall, what’s the … Continue reading San Francisco sees $100,000 per square linear foot!
What’s up with the silence?
As many of you know, this little San Francisco Real Estate blog (not so little anymore) is a hobby. My main focus is still selling real estate in San Francisco and making sfnewsletter the best it can be. I’m currently working with many clients, as well as enjoying seeing sfnewsletter take off, not to mention … Continue reading What’s up with the silence?
Fridays = sfnewsletter
…and a big reason why posts on theFrontSteps are always light on Friday. To see the latest issue of sfnewsletter, click here, especially if you’re an Eichler fan, like us. Real estate agents and mortgage brokers! To send sfnewsletter to your sphere of influence? Click Here (sfnewsletter.com) Feel like touring some San Francisco neighborhoods, Click … Continue reading Fridays = sfnewsletter
Suburbs be damned! Thank God we live in San Francisco
From a reader “DL” regarding The Next Slum? (The Atlantic.com): For 60 years, Americans have pushed steadily into the suburbs, transforming the landscape and (until recently) leaving cities behind. But today the pendulum is swinging back toward urban living, and there are many reasons to believe this swing will continue. As it does, many low-density … Continue reading Suburbs be damned! Thank God we live in San Francisco
San Francisco ranks #2 for Greenliness (means we’re Green)
Is that a word? Who cares, check it out on Popsci. [via Green Key Real Estate] We’re not so sure about that transportation part, but at least we’re working in the right direction. [Update: “Is there an image in that green rectangle?” Keep looking, and you tell us.]
Comment du Jour: “I like park benches…”
Because we can’t possibly come up with all this good stuff on our own, and if you’re not in the comments, you’re missing out. This from “Dave” in Octavia boulevard, what happened? I like the park benches they added right on the edge of the six lane “boulevard” [Octavia at Fell-Market area] where cars exit/enter … Continue reading Comment du Jour: “I like park benches…”
Ask Us: Converting from Condo to Duplex or Single Family
Where readers ask and we try to answer: Looking to understand how to change a 2 unit condo (1 building, 2 separate addresses, 1 owner) to a duplex or single family residence. How this happened: We bought the upstairs, and when the bottom unit became available we bought the bottom unit. Problem: Now deemed “unwarrantable” … Continue reading Ask Us: Converting from Condo to Duplex or Single Family
Octavia Boulevard: What happened?
If you want to see what’s wrong with planning in San Francisco – and how the city suffers as a result – take a stroll down Octavia Boulevard.A year ago, four empty lots along the way were awarded to architects and developers who won a civic competition. Neighborhood leaders helped draw up the rules. They … Continue reading Octavia Boulevard: What happened?
“When is an asking price NOT the asking price?”
By Meagan Levitan Question: When is an asking price NOT the asking price? Answer: When an offer date is set. This is the conclusion I’ve come to in the last month as I’ve written offers for clients (and lost out) or simply watched properties that got immediate and intense attention from buyers. It seems that … Continue reading “When is an asking price NOT the asking price?”
Another Noe Valley pocket listing
…that we’d love to help you purchase: Stunning remodeled 4 br, 2 ba, 2 decks, garden, huge undeveloped attic, 18 ft. ceilings in kitchen, etc. There is no parking, but architectural plans to expand to 4500+ sq. ft. + 2 car garage are available. Near Noe and 29th. To the person that contacted us regarding … Continue reading Another Noe Valley pocket listing
Ask Us: Will San Francisco again be immune?
Where readers ask and we try to answer: Alex, Maybe its too negative as a topic, but the latest Business Week cover story could be an interesting thread. It predicts that “home prices could sink an additional 25% over the next two or three years, returning values to their 2000 levels in inflation-adjusted terms.” Do … Continue reading Ask Us: Will San Francisco again be immune?
Comment du Jour: When Zestimates randomly drop $600,000
Although we’ve recently made friends with the folks at Zillow, that doesn’t mean we can’t bust their chops. We still applaud their innovation. From “Sleepiguy in “Zanic! Zillow releases Q4 home value report and San Francisco is up 3.6%?” I stopped paying attention to Zillow when my home’s Zillow value decreased randomly by $600k one … Continue reading Comment du Jour: When Zestimates randomly drop $600,000
Zanic! Zillow releases Q4 Home Value Report and San Francisco is up 3.6%?
Since a lot of people seem to be on the subject of Zillow and their recent Q4 Home Value Report, which we should point out is a “press release” (serving its purpose of creating buzz), we thought we’d provide one little snapshot that will certainly get shoved under the rug by most, San Francisco, CA … Continue reading Zanic! Zillow releases Q4 Home Value Report and San Francisco is up 3.6%?
Confused about the conforming loan limit increase? You’re not alone.
We’ve received a lot of emails regarding both the amount of the conforming loan limit increase ($729,750 max), and the time this increase will be effective (July 31st 2007 to Dec 31st of 2008). So if you’re confused, you’re not alone. Kelly McCray provides the following: “The information coming out on this issue is confusing … Continue reading Confused about the conforming loan limit increase? You’re not alone.