My husband and I recently bought a fixer-upper in San Francisco with Alex. It’s the second fixer-upper we’ve purchased with his help in the past 10 years, which says a lot about how much we trust him. This time, we started out looking for a bigger home for our growing family. Alex took our two … Continue reading A Decade of Trust, Two San Francisco Homes, and One Happy Family!
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A Great Deal in SF? Lakeshore Home Sold for $200,000 Under Asking
Well, somebody may have scored a pretty good deal in Lakeshore. The four-bedroom home at 111 Riverton Drive originally hit the market asking $1,800,000. When the dust settled on October 21, it SOLD for $1,600,000. That’s $200,000 under asking, or an 11.1% haircut. Ouch! Built in 1950, this detached home comes with an updated kitchen, … Continue reading A Great Deal in SF? Lakeshore Home Sold for $200,000 Under Asking
Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,000,000 Over Asking
$1,000,000 over asking. That’s the eye-catching finish for 86 – 84 Hill Street in Mill Valley. Listed at $2,050,000, the home closed at $3,050,000 on October 22, 2026. That’s 48.78% above asking. A seven-figure difference between the starting price and the final number. Built in 1908, the property offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 2,313 … Continue reading Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,000,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 11.02.2026
Radiant-heated floors in the Sunset, an Ipe wood patio in the Richmond, and a pair of decks facing Twin Peaks. This week’s five picks also include a Visitacion Valley backyard with fruit trees and a Parkside house holding onto its 1930s details. 01 of 05 1491 37th Ave $2,100,000 | 4 Beds | 4 Baths … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 11.02.2026
San Francisco Real Estate Update October 2026: SF Home Prices Rebound, Overbids Hit Records & Condos Fly Off the Shelf
Quick Take: Prices rebound after a soft August, and bidding premiums hit record high August looked like a breather for San Francisco’s single-family market, with the median falling to $1,850,000, but September erased that dip in a hurry. The median sale price climbed 11.03% month-over-month to $2,054,000, putting it 18.39% above the $1,735,000 recorded in … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update October 2026: SF Home Prices Rebound, Overbids Hit Records & Condos Fly Off the Shelf
Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,000,000 Over Asking
A full $1,000,000 over asking at 550 Edgewood Avenue in Mill Valley… now THAT gets your attention! Listed for $2,250,000, this four-bedroom home sold for $3,250,000 on October 26, 2026. That’s a whopping 44.44% above asking, with just six days on the market. Affectionately known as the “Hobbit House,” the property sits among towering redwoods, … Continue reading Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,000,000 Over Asking
For Sale! 337 15th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,495,000
We love a good old-school San Francisco property, especially one with a little something unexpected out back. And this one has quite a bit going on! Welcome to 337 15th Avenue, in the heart-center of San Francisco’s Central Richmond District. You’ve got a turn-of-the-century Victorian front house on 15th Avenue, a mid-century rear in-law at … Continue reading For Sale! 337 15th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,495,000
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.26.2026
A Victorian with a rear in-law, panoramic Potrero Hill views, a Noe Valley kitchen with a nugget ice maker, and a Bernal Heights fixer with plenty of potential. Quite the lineup for this week’s Hot New Listings in San Francisco… let’s take a look! 01 of 05 337 15th Ave $1,495,000 | 2 Beds, 1 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.26.2026
Just Sold! 150 Montcalm St | Bernal Heights | $1,300,000
The views from 150 Montcalm Street are pretty hard to ignore. So is the lot! I’m pleased to say I successfully represented the buyers of this fixer perched on the north slope of Bernal Heights. This circa-1900 single-family home sits on an extra-wide, approximately 3,149-square-foot lot with some pretty spectacular views of the San Francisco … Continue reading Just Sold! 150 Montcalm St | Bernal Heights | $1,300,000
SF Underbid: St. Francis Wood Home Sold for $195,000 Under Asking
A $195,000 UNDERBID in St. Francis Wood? Well, that got my attention! At 20 San Lorenzo Way, a 1923 Dutch Colonial Revival originally listed for $2,750,000 and closed October 19 for $2,555,000. That’s 7.09% below asking. The four-bedroom, two-bath home has 2,160 square feet, an updated kitchen, a deck overlooking mature gardens, and even peek-a-boo … Continue reading SF Underbid: St. Francis Wood Home Sold for $195,000 Under Asking
Marin Overbid of the Week: Kentfield Home Sold for $855,000 Over Asking
An $855,000 OVERBID in Kentfield?! That’s a whopping 28.55% over asking… and quite the payday for a home tucked among the redwoods. This home hit the market asking $2,995,000 and closed on October 13 for $3,850,000. All cash, too. Wow! So what’s the skinny on this one? We’re talking four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,773 square … Continue reading Marin Overbid of the Week: Kentfield Home Sold for $855,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.19.2026
A Japanese soaking tub, a sunlit solarium, a classic Victorian double parlor, and a garage that might just steal the show. What do they have in common? They’re all part of this week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco… and there’s plenty to get excited about! Let’s have a look! 01 of 05 108 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.19.2026
SF Underbid: Oceanview Home Sold for $215,000 Under Asking
Now that’s a haircut… $215,000 below the original asking price for a single-family home in Oceanview. This home originally hit the market at $1,000,000 before getting a price reduction to $900,000. After 37 days on the market, it eventually SOLD for $785,000 on October 9, 2026. That’s a whopping 21.5% below the original ask, and … Continue reading SF Underbid: Oceanview Home Sold for $215,000 Under Asking
Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,331,000 Over Asking
Talk about an overbid! A whopping $1,331,000 over asking in Mill Valley. That’s not pocket change (even by Marin standards). At 11 Grove Street, this four-bedroom home was listed for $2,495,000 and closed at $3,826,000. That’s an impressive 53.3% over asking! Built in 1914, the 1,982-sqft home has plenty of charm, including cedar tray ceilings, … Continue reading Marin Overbid of the Week: Mill Valley Home Sold for $1,331,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.12.2026
A Japanese soaking tub, a sunlit solarium, a classic Victorian double parlor, and a garage that might just steal the show. What do they have in common? They’re all part of this week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco… and there’s plenty to get excited about! Let’s have a look! 01 of 05 206 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 10.12.2026
Just Sold! 1463 41st Ave | Outer Sunset | $2,250,000
My listing at 1463 41st Ave in the Outer Sunset has officially closed at $2,250,000 after receiving 10 offers. Listed at $1,395,000, this classic west side home ended up selling for $855,000 over asking. The house had all the things Outer Sunset buyers keep chasing: hardwood floors, a center patio / lightwell, wood-burning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling … Continue reading Just Sold! 1463 41st Ave | Outer Sunset | $2,250,000