You stumped the Editor, that is for damn sure, but we have pretty good distribution and our Stammtisch is growing, so maybe they, or a reader, can help. Thanks for asking. Hi There – Love your site. I have a question that maybe you might be able to answer. I live in bernal heights and … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: Lot in Bernal, now developed…available?
Category: theFrontSteps
Oh Kronos…you went so fast
This from Damion Matthews “The SF Chronicle reports that 610 Rhode Island sold for over $2.5 million!” “Sotheby’s Realty agent Gregg Lynn listed 610 Rhode Island St. in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill area on June 22 for $2.3 million. After receiving more than a half-dozen offers, the property sold this week for more than 10 … Continue reading Oh Kronos…you went so fast
Rico…..Suave
If that is not a suave $1,750,000 kitchen, we don’t know what is. We were asked to post this, so we are. This is a two bed, two bath, Marina District home located at 12 Rico, that came on the market for $1.7M and sold in the blink of an eye for $1.75M in June … Continue reading Rico…..Suave
Shaking things up in the Marina (142 Cervantes, a done deal for $2.36M)
Let’s step aside for a minute, forget about the price and how quickly this property sold, and ask ourselves…what the hell is with this picture and what the hell does it have to do with selling a house? Okay, back to the scoop. 142 Cervantes is a very nice 3 bed, 3 bath, 2260 square … Continue reading Shaking things up in the Marina (142 Cervantes, a done deal for $2.36M)
Inside the Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
The Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square is a very interesting development and fractional ownership opportunity. The location is top notch (could get a little annoying with all the tourists milling about though), the views from the upper units will be incredible (think 4th of July), and the amenities, services, and nearby attractions should keep … Continue reading Inside the Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
We are not a Bubble Blog
I pulled this from one of many comments by our readers that I’m sure often get over-looked. I thought some of you that are only skimming the front page of this blog might find it interesting…I did. [Edited slightly] “I was just thinking of something. If there was a blog dedicated to simply highlighting how … Continue reading We are not a Bubble Blog
280 Square feet for $245,000 (54B Woodward, a reader reports)
This is kindly brought to us by a reader with [our comments] thrown in. “Check this out. 56B Woodward, which is on the boundary between western SoMa and the Mission is all of about 280 square feet and they want $245k. The studio apt looks to me like a cruise ship cabin, being on the … Continue reading 280 Square feet for $245,000 (54B Woodward, a reader reports)
You wanna re-think that staging!?!
by Rik Goodell I have little talent for design. Actually I’m still fond of the cable-spool, coffee table I had in college. So it goes without saying that I believe staging, done right, unquestionably helps present a property in its best light. It makes small spaces look more useful and large spaces look more functional; … Continue reading You wanna re-think that staging!?!
San Francisco Business Times…an un-paid plug
We’ve mentioned this in a few posts from time to time, but we’re saying it again…If you want to know what is going down with “big” real estate deals, big and new developments, office leasing, and all that sort of business, you absolutely must read the Biz Times. It is a weekly publication and can … Continue reading San Francisco Business Times…an un-paid plug
Stump the Stammtisch: What do you think of the Potrero (451 Kansas)?
In another test of our growing amount of knowledge via new members to our Stammtisch, a reader asks our opinion. Hopefully, he/she’ll get an answer. “Hi there, What do you think of the Potrero development? Do you think housing prices in this area will appreciate, since it is considered up and coming? Cheers, A.S.” Please … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: What do you think of the Potrero (451 Kansas)?
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Brutal! (74 Neptune, triple ended)
Adding fuel to an already hot fire of us Realtors making too much “easy money”, I came across this listing in MLS at 74 Neptune in Silver Terrace (yes, it is still San Francisco). Sold in January of 2007 for $498,000, buyer represented by Realtor TZ. “Tastefully renovated” recently, and listed May 2007 for $599,000, … Continue reading Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Brutal! (74 Neptune, triple ended)
When paintings smile, homes sell
You’re going to have to check the MLS link to see what the hell we’re talking about in regards to the smiling painting, but 25 Sea Cliff, a 5 bed, 6 bath, 4760 square foot home in (do we have to say it) Sea Cliff spent nary two weeks on the market and is already … Continue reading When paintings smile, homes sell
Real Estate Bubbles and California’s Economic Growth, Part 2 and 3
Continuing our lesson on real estate economics from Humboldt State University courtesy of YouTube, we bring you the last two videos in the series. There is a lot of information in these videos that is very pertinent to our market, and it is a good lesson. However, it was filmed November 2006, making it a … Continue reading Real Estate Bubbles and California’s Economic Growth, Part 2 and 3
3130 Pacific, Priced to sell at $12,495,000 and sold at $14,000,000
A little update on the little house on the Hill, 3130 Pacific that spent a whopping seven days on the market…It is sold, multiple offers for $14,000,000, or roughly 12% over, and a healthy price per square foot of $1,697. [Update: We almost forgot…CASH!] You heard it here first. [Second Update: The lots were sold … Continue reading 3130 Pacific, Priced to sell at $12,495,000 and sold at $14,000,000
1771 North Point: A done deal…and no price! :-(
It’s another one of those damn “non-disclosure agreements” that is going to spoil our ability to accurately track sales around the city in real time for homes, and especially trophy properties. Yes indeed, 1771 North Point is scheduled to close escrow tomorrow (July 13th, 2007), and they’re not sharing the price. Oh well…it sold, and … Continue reading 1771 North Point: A done deal…and no price! :-(
An offer date that came and went (366 Montcalm in Bernal Heights)
A reader just fired this to us, and since we happen to be sitting at the computer (go figure) we’ll just throw it up without any real editorial genius, and hope our readers or Stammtisch can provide some insight. 366 Montcalm ($649,000), a two bed, one bath “condo alternative” on the North Slope of Bernal … Continue reading An offer date that came and went (366 Montcalm in Bernal Heights)