Not much of a surprise here, but the 10,000 square foot Mansion on the hill will be the next Decorator Showcase home, April 28-May 28. There has been so much talk about this home, here is your chance to get inside and take a look. After you leave and think of buying it, just know … Continue reading 2901 Broadway as Decorator Showcase
A reason we live here, and a good time to sell
Ever wish you could see the Bridge from here? Surprisingly every October when these things buzz our town, a lot of people complain of the noise, the rattling windows, and the deafening roar. But we love it! It usually means our Indian Summer is here, which is a great time to sell and list property. The … Continue reading A reason we live here, and a good time to sell
Follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,000,000
….and we’re back. First of all, we acknowledge that this home was our Stalefish of the Year. We must say those pictures we posted do not do the home justice, and we’re a bit upset that we forgot our camera. A picture is worth a thousand words, and we really don’t want to write a … Continue reading Follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,000,000
Out of Office to check on a $25,000,000 listing
If you’ll excuse us, we are out the door to check out 300 Sea Cliff, which has been extensively remodeled and is still on the market for $25,900,000. Will let you know what we think. surf check
Surfers’ Dream Home is Snatched
We told you about this home in the sfnewsletter. It was on our Stalefish ™ list, but has now been kicked off the list and is sold. 2127 29th in the Parkside, a 4 bed, 3.5 bath “Dwell” home, with insane ocean views, has sold for $1,485,000. Originally listed for $1,575,000. Congratulations to the buyers. We’ll … Continue reading Surfers’ Dream Home is Snatched
“sfnewsletter ™ Sparks the San Francisco Blogoscene”
Every now and then, you have to toot your own horn. We’re glad to know we’re taking this blog thing by storm. It will all come to a screaching halt as soon as the surf gets good again, so don’t get too excited. (Disclaimer: In San Francisco that is very seldom, so plan on reading … Continue reading “sfnewsletter ™ Sparks the San Francisco Blogoscene”
Fractional Ownership at its Finest
This just came across our email. An interesting twist and something you usually only hear about in Hawaii. Fractional Ownership at Odeaon, pdf.
Chronicle reports death and doom, NAR reports roses…who to believe.
Chonicle Article NAR Article and graph…maybe NAR should win because they throw in some cool graphs.
Potrero goes LIVE!
Their website is up. Go graze: http://www.thepotrero.com.
Score One for the School System
Any of you who live here with children know the headaches the schooling system throws our way. Many, many families leave the city for the very reason that the public school system is lacking. It’s actually not that bad if you do your research, and there are a surprising number of excellent K-8 public schools … Continue reading Score One for the School System
Cinema 21 Gettin’ Closah! (Drive by ™)
Before: It’s been a while, and a long hard battle, but Cinema 21 is almost back to life. What it looks like on the inside, we have no idea. But from the outside, it’s gettin’ closah to completion. What does this have to do with real estate? Well, for one, it is a remodeled building. For … Continue reading Cinema 21 Gettin’ Closah! (Drive by ™)
Importance of Inspections
This is a perfect example of why, if you live in San Francisco and you are concerned about that hill above, below, next to, or across from you, you should call in the experts. Granted, forces of nature are unavoidable at times, but this should serve as a reminder. SFGate story
Ask an Expert (vacant view lot)
We are pleased to say that we have already received a question for our experts. Thank you. “What would be an added value to a vacant view lot, in San Francisco w/o building a residence on it?”-dhze As answered by Eddie O’Sullivan of Hill & Co. Real Estate www.buysellmySFHome.com: The best way to add value to … Continue reading Ask an Expert (vacant view lot)
Done Deal in Bernal
Well it took a bit, but it got there in the end. 138 Elsie (Brand new 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2005 sqft. home in Bernal) started at $1,498,000 in October, went into contract one month later, fell out of contract, back on market at same price, nothing….Price reduced in January to $1,388,000, pending 10 days later, just … Continue reading Done Deal in Bernal
Getting back your investment on “non-bling system upgrades”
The following information is provided to you by Rik Goodell of Goodell Structural Services. Maybe you’ve got a contractor’s heart. How to tell? Okay, here’s a sure sign: If you are the type who has upgraded (read: spent thousands $$$ on) your home but you can’t tell by looking at it, then the bucks have … Continue reading Getting back your investment on “non-bling system upgrades”
How coffee affects your property (Drive by ™)
One of our readers forwards us this picture and re-iterates the importance of well known retailers moving into “less desirable” locations. Peet’s opened nearly a month ago on the corner of 16th Ave. and Geary. If this Peet’s does well, it could lead to many other retailers moving to the area. Time will tell. We … Continue reading How coffee affects your property (Drive by ™)