It’s great to see when readers send us their reports of getting blown out of the water in multiple offer situations, so it doesn’t always sound like it’s coming from us. You can rest assured overbids are still happening all too often. So here’s another one for you: 2171 Sacramento #3, 1 bed, 1 bath, … Continue reading Verbatim: “26 year old Google guy i hear with 50% down.”
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We’re getting out of real estate…for good
From “zang”: Assistant Arrested in Killing of Real Estate Agent-[NY Times] “[the agent, her boss] ‘just kept yelling at her…’” That’s just plain sad, and for the record we think it is awful, but we want to know if you’ve ever wanted to kill your Realtor (figuratively of course) for any particular reason. Such as, … Continue reading We’re getting out of real estate…for good
Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. If you want to be totally up to date on what’s going on in big development news, you should subscribe to The San Francisco Business Times. Nobody has their finger on the pulse like them, particularly J.K. Dineen. (Some of our readers can certainly second this … Continue reading Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
Cole Valley before and after (1233 Shrader)
We were impressed with the front when walking by, were wowed by the interior when browsing the website, and thrilled when we discovered the before shots to share with you. 1233 Shrader: 4 bed, 4.5 baths, 3095 square feet, 2 car parking, and just $2,695,000 [Update: Now $2,560,000]. Pennies on the dollar. –Then and Now … Continue reading Cole Valley before and after (1233 Shrader)
We’re going to Paris! But you need to buy first
Seems as we’re on the receiving end of just about every promo out there, and some are just too good to pass up. “It’s simple – write and close the most contracts at The Potrero between November 9th and December 31st 2007 and you could be on your way to Paris.” (You meaning us, the … Continue reading We’re going to Paris! But you need to buy first
It’s a cold market indeed…(130 Retiro Way: an Update)
Not too long ago, we featured a friendly wager on 130 Retiro Way in the Marina district, what it will sell for (asking $1,725,000) and what kind of remodel we’ll see. RentsUP” nailed the sales price at $1,850,000, or $125,000 above asking (7.25%). It closed yesterday. Now about the remodel? And did you buy it … Continue reading It’s a cold market indeed…(130 Retiro Way: an Update)
San Jose Stepping into Luxury High Rise Game
And we’re stepping outside our normal boundaries of San Francisco (It’s kinda scary in San Jose…don’t you think “james”?) by posting about a project going up in our tech power house neighbor town to the south. -Axis is downtown San Jose’s first luxury high-rise condominium development, opening in May 2008. -Neighbor to historic Hotel De … Continue reading San Jose Stepping into Luxury High Rise Game
A Pocket Listing on Lake Street worth posting
Not that other pocket listings aren’t worthy, but we have this in the Marketplace now, so we thought we’d let you know it is there. It is not in MLS, so feel free to pass this around. The raw stats: 6 bedrooms 3.5 bath 3000 square feet (per seller) Lake @ 21st. Remodeled 2 car … Continue reading A Pocket Listing on Lake Street worth posting
Real Estate P*rn…for real!
Correct us if we’re wrong, but wouldn’t it serve in everybody’s best interest to clear the circa 1960’s porn (maybe 70’s, is someone an expert on this?) from the kitchen counter? We’re guessing that since this place sold so fast the agent never had to go more than two steps in the front door. We’re … Continue reading Real Estate P*rn…for real!
Urban Driving at its finest, and reason we live here #9
We’ve been seeing quite a few of these cars rolling around our streets lately (saw one today in fact, and the guys driving were definitely Italian), and welcome them with open arms. Not only do we think they’re ideal for those tight parking spaces, but they’re also all you truly need if you’re a verified … Continue reading Urban Driving at its finest, and reason we live here #9
More fun inside 2201 Baker
Today, one of our (we’ll just call him/her “readers”) had the chance to get inside 2201 Baker, the $2,490,000 fixer in Pacific Heights, get the scoop, snap a few photos, and open our eyes to a true diamond in the rough. And of course provide us with “before” photos, should we still be blogging when … Continue reading More fun inside 2201 Baker
An Update: 8 Kronquist
Originally priced at $2,295,000, 8 Kronquist came on the market with quite a bit of fan fare. However, the market spoke…It was priced a bit high (so it seems), and was subsequently reduced to $2,180,000 (5%). Panic! A price reduction! The market has tanked! Hardly…it’s in contract, as of the night before Halloween. –8 Kronquist … Continue reading An Update: 8 Kronquist
Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?
This comment wasn’t necessarily one that makes us fall over in laughter, or one that brings a tear to our eye, but one that might spark some conversation (or debate) nonetheless. (Extra points if you can come up with a catchy phrase using the words stripping, shrinking, old growth, wood, and trim in the same … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?
It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!
[Update: 11/5/07: We’re putting this back on the top of the front page for one very simple reason, an update. Two offers were received the day it hit MLS.] Not for the squeemish, 2201 Baker hits the market again, and our reader says, “… may be hazardous in areas. REO, banked owned, sold as-is with … Continue reading It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!
sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street
Today on sfnewsletter we did a “Walk Down Lake Street”, to share some insight on what’s happening in that area. 125 and 129 Lake These two properties are literally in the same building, and have seen entirely different results. 125 Lake is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-level condo, with zero parking, but a top-notch … Continue reading sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street
Oriental Warehouse, Historic Landmark, Exposed Brick and Timber…(650 Delancey #409)
A quick history: the Oriental Warehouse was built in 1867 by The Pacific Mail Steamship Company as its primary distribution point for coffee, tea, rice, and silk from the Orient. The building was converted in 1996 to Live Work space and became 66 residential lofts varying from 1350 to 1800 square feet. And lucky you, … Continue reading Oriental Warehouse, Historic Landmark, Exposed Brick and Timber…(650 Delancey #409)