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Category: San Francisco
Things getting ugly between developers and tenant activists?
From “AMinSF”: Two weekends ago I visited an open house tic unit at 1298 Treat Street in the Mission. It’s a very contentious situation. The developer is trying to Ellis Act several elderly tenants, and some family members and tenant groups were peacefully protesting outside the open house. I drove by the building this morning … Continue reading Things getting ugly between developers and tenant activists?
N.A.R. Housing Forecast
NAR Issues Housing Forecast: “Stable Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise” Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of … Continue reading N.A.R. Housing Forecast
Cost to remodel vs. cost recouped
We know many of you have wondered, “Should I remodel my kitchen or bathroom?”, and whether your costs will be recouped. It’s a tricky equation to master, but if you’re going to do it, you might as well check the numbers: –Cost Vs. Value Report [RemodelingOnline]
Flat Fee Brokerages
Join the thread here. It’s getting good. We have the owner of CondoDomain chiming in, and what appears to be someone at Territory Real Estate adding their two cents as well. Both of those outfits offer flat fee services for buyers in their area (Boston). San Francisco should take note. Since you’ve all been wondering … Continue reading Flat Fee Brokerages
Housing Outlook: Bleak
How’s that for a headline? Get your attention? Good. We’re just doing it like all the others. Now check out this video from IntoTheBox.tv (for real estate obsessed people like us): If comparing San Francisco to New York City is any indication of things to come for us, then this report is scary, especially the … Continue reading Housing Outlook: Bleak
Sunset Beach? Isn’t that in Hawaii?
We have nothing against any agents (colleagues) in this city, and especially those at Hill & Co. (we heart Hill), but should there be a comma between Sunset and Beach on this Sunset Beach Victorian Cottage at 1545 47th Ave.? Forgive our ignorance, but isn’t Sunset Beach in Hawaii, and the Sunset in San Francisco? … Continue reading Sunset Beach? Isn’t that in Hawaii?
Beware of Buyer(s)
[Editor’s Note: It’s time to repost this as we’re getting some reports of a guy name Michael Lecht resurfacing…don’t work with him. Simple as that. See comments below from local real estate agents for more info.] Agents at all San Francisco brokerages take note. There are a couple “buyers” out there that aren’t to be … Continue reading Beware of Buyer(s)
Ped vs. Muni…again!
File this under absolutely nothing to do with real estate, but everything to do with living in San Francisco. This is such a common problem that the only trauma hospital in San Francisco has its own classification for accidents like this, they call it “Ped vs. Muni”. You’ve seen it before, you’re sitting at a … Continue reading Ped vs. Muni…again!
Suggest to us: Discuss Proposition 13
More than just asking, our readers are telling and we’re posting: I think it’s high time we revisit prop 13. It’s obvious we’ll never be able to balance our budgets in the city and in Sacramento, which is no excuse but the restrictions that prop 13 has levied upon them seem unfair. I am a … Continue reading Suggest to us: Discuss Proposition 13
San Francisco “needs to Harden the F*** up.”
We thought we’d take the time to introduce you all to “Chopper”, who’d like Australians to quit being so soft. We got to thinking, what if you substitute when he says, “Australia” with San Francisco? It fits quite nicely. San Francisco, it’s time to “Harden the F*** up”. [Editor’s note: If you can’t get a … Continue reading San Francisco “needs to Harden the F*** up.”
Marin gets More Modern (as in a new office)
From the press release: Marin Modern Real Estate, an independent residential real estate brokerage and leading authority on modern and mid-century modern homes in Marin and San Francisco County, announced the opening of a new office in San Rafael, California. Since we’re spreading the love about them, maybe they’ll spread the love and keep us … Continue reading Marin gets More Modern (as in a new office)
A Hot Property and Great Quote
by Alex Clark From a reader, who I like to refer to as “El Dunno” regarding my mention in today’s San Francisco Chronicle Business section: Good Job, you made the Chronicle. I read about your Firehouse analysis. Too bad you weren’t quoted about your opinion of the value of the property if it were utilized … Continue reading A Hot Property and Great Quote
West Portal Mid Century (130 Granville)
We spotted this listing at 130 Granville in West Portal while doing the tour de San Francisco (real estate) for sfnewsletter, and thought we’d dedicate a post to it here (being that we’re fans of mid-century modern). A mid-century home (built in 1955), and the only active listing in West Portal at the moment, it … Continue reading West Portal Mid Century (130 Granville)
Tour de San Francisco (real estate)…West Portal
We just completed our 42nd stage of the Tour de San Francisco (real estate) over at sfnewsletter, so we thought we’d let you know about it. They’re always good fun, and provide a bit of a picture tour of some areas of San Francisco you might find yourself someday. –Tour de San Francisco (real estate) … Continue reading Tour de San Francisco (real estate)…West Portal
Calling all San Francisco Real Estate Peeps!
by Alex Clark I am constantly encouraging my fellow colleagues to contribute more frequently to the voice and insight this site could provide. Here’s a quote from someone who has written posts for us in the past, “I meant to tell you, Carl Nolte of the Chronicle contacted me for a piece he did on … Continue reading Calling all San Francisco Real Estate Peeps!