Some closings deserve a double take… and this week’s Maximum Overbid at 1119 Castro Street is one of them. The updated Victorian comes with a panoramic terrace overlooking the city. Quite the spot to close your laptop and call it a day. Would that view make you stretch your wish list? Take a look and … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Noe Valley Home Sold for $2,155,000 Over Asking
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Proof That “Always Be Nice” Actually Wins in SF
Alex helped me and my partner realize our dreams of retiring in SF! It was a long time coming (over 3 years in a ‘quirky’ market) looking at places that ‘were not quite right’. He is patient, positive and helped us to understand that 2 out of 3 ain’t bad in the city. His genuine … Continue reading Proof That “Always Be Nice” Actually Wins in SF
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Mid-Century Rockets $600K Over Asking!
We all like to convince ourselves buying real estate is a rational game of comps and spreadsheets… until pure emotion grabs the wheel. Perched high above Sun Valley in San Rafael, 12 Longwood Drive hit the market asking $1,728,000 and immediately struck a chord. Just 10 days later, it was pending, closing at an eye-popping … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Mid-Century Rockets $600K Over Asking!
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.14.2026
Ever wonder what happens when top tier architecture lands across the city all at once? You get pure inspiration and plenty of fast moving competition. Get in while the gettin is good, because these five fresh arrivals are turning heads. 1. 2670 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123 Commanding undeniable presence, this grand residence carries serious … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 09.14.2026
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Cow Hollow Home Sold for $2,705,000 Over Asking
The property at 2946 Pierce Street hit the market asking $3,995,000 and officially closed at an astounding $6,700,000. That puts this sale at an unbelievable $2,705,000 over asking price after only 18 days on the market! What drove buyers to push the price into the stratosphere? Look no further than the massive 900 square foot … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Cow Hollow Home Sold for $2,705,000 Over Asking
Just Sold! 963-965 Filbert St | Russian Hill | $2,250,000
Finding a solid investment in San Francisco takes a specific kind of vision. We just helped our buyers win the Victorian 4-unit over at 963 and 965 Filbert Street in North Beach, and the whole process got us thinking about what makes a building a truly great buy. The property closed on August 24, 2026, … Continue reading Just Sold! 963-965 Filbert St | Russian Hill | $2,250,000
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Larkspur Home Sold for $827,000 Over Asking
Listed at $3,098,000, this property at 116 Magnolia Avenue just closed at $3,925,000, and the backyard actually comes with an in ground trampoline sitting under towering redwoods. Local builder Gustave Nagel originally built the residence back in 1926 for his daughter. Buyers wasted no time jumping on this opportunity once the home hit the market … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: Larkspur Home Sold for $827,000 Over Asking
Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 09.04.2026
Would you pay $1,635,000 over asking for a house featuring a private tradesmen passage straight into the garden? Overbids never left… buyers simply brought bigger checkbooks. 1. 438 Elizabeth St, San Francisco, CA 94114 An expanded Victorian with an original tradesmen passage running from the basement right out to the garden. 2. 343 Cumberland St, San Francisco, … Continue reading Top 5 Overbids of the Week in San Francisco | 09.04.2026
A Great Deal in Japantown: Home Sold for $615,000 Under Asking
Finding a true bargain in San Francisco real estate feels impossible, but every so often a buyer pulls off an incredible win. Securing a property for hundreds of thousands below asking is what we live for around here. Take a look at the recent closing at 2115 Bush Street. The sellers originally priced this Queen … Continue reading A Great Deal in Japantown: Home Sold for $615,000 Under Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Anselmo Home Sold for $427,000 Over Asking
Buyers looking across the Golden Gate keep pushing sale prices upward, and Marin just delivered another serious overbid. The property at 30 Berkeley Avenue in San Anselmo arrived on the market asking $1,595,000 and quickly closed at $2,022,000. That puts the final price at $427,000 over asking…showing what happens when buyers spot a property that … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Anselmo Home Sold for $427,000 Over Asking
This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.31.2026
Fresh properties hit the San Francisco market this week, bringing remarkable architectural details to the table. 1. 1629 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | $11,500,000 Russian Hill | 5 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,405 sqft A private elevator runs directly from the garage up to multiple levels, opening out to terraced garden grounds. 2. … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 08.31.2026
Just Sold! 12900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Inverness | $3,000,000
Buying a home out in West Marin comes with a specific set of challenges, and finding a level lot directly on Tomales Bay is incredibly hard to do these days. We just helped our clients secure the property at 12900 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness for $3,000,000, and the place is incredible. You step … Continue reading Just Sold! 12900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | Inverness | $3,000,000
Maximum Overbid of the Week: Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Home Sold for $1,214,999 Over Asking
San Francisco buyers consistently push final sales prices well above original targets. The property at 553 Douglass Street just closed with an incredible $1,214,999 over asking. Originally listed for $3,785,000, this classic Victorian residence ultimately sold for $4,999,999. The most fascinating detail has to be the soaring ceilings accented by ornate ceiling medallions and plaster … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week: Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Home Sold for $1,214,999 Over Asking
Just Sold! 594 Hudson Ave | Hunters Point | $1,060,000
We recently handed over the keys to a three-bedroom townhome on Hudson Avenue out in Hunters Point. The property features sweeping sights of the Bay Bridge from a private rooftop deck. The buyers will certainly enjoy spending their weekends walking over to India Basin Shoreline Park or grabbing a drink with neighbors at Laughing Monk … Continue reading Just Sold! 594 Hudson Ave | Hunters Point | $1,060,000
San Francisco Real Estate Update August 2026: Condo Momentum, Historic Low Supply
Quick Take: Single-family prices cool from the peak but stay far above last summer July delivered a slight pullback in San Francisco’s single-family home market, with the median sale price settling at $2,050,000 after four consecutive months above $2.1 million. That represents a 4.65% decline from June’s $2,150,000, but the year-over-year picture remains striking: prices … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update August 2026: Condo Momentum, Historic Low Supply
Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Home Sold for $375,000 Over Asking
Buyers competed hard for 32 Longwood Drive in San Rafael. Listed at $1,577,000, the residence officially closed at $1,952,500, producing a clean $375,000 over asking. A massive mature oak tree frames the stone patio out front, setting an unforgettable tone before stepping inside… and buyers clearly took notice. Tracking these sales patterns gives an honest … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week in Marin: San Rafael Home Sold for $375,000 Over Asking