For Sale | 547 Missouri | Potrero Hill | $4,895,000


The most amazing and modern Potrero Hill Craftsman is now on the market and For Sale. Take a minute to pause what you’re doing, browse the breathtaking views and details of this home, and consider yourself living here for just a moment…or a lifetime. Just want to be able to come over and visit this … Continue reading For Sale | 547 Missouri | Potrero Hill | $4,895,000

Moving to Marin? We gotchu…


We just helped a wonderful couple (and the most adorable daughter) make the move from San Francisco to Marin, where they just closed on their third real estate transaction with theFrontSteps (the fourth is in the works). They bought this perfect family home that ebbs seamlessly indoor to outdoor and has the perfect setup to … Continue reading Moving to Marin? We gotchu…

“Definitely Recommend Working with Alex and His Team!”


Special shout out to wonderful clients of mine that keep sending in 5 star reviews (better yet posting to our new Google Biz Page). Some recent Toronto transplants had this to say about working with me: Alex was wonderful to work with. We are new to San Francisco area and he helped us navigate the … Continue reading “Definitely Recommend Working with Alex and His Team!”

Available Off Market til June 8, this 5 bed, 5 bath …


This one is still so stealth, we don’t even have pictures. We can tell you the details, and if you’re interested, give a shout and we’ll get you in. Will go live on the marketing bonanza June 8th, if not sold prior. Details can be found by following this link to the property detail page, … Continue reading Available Off Market til June 8, this 5 bed, 5 bath …

Floating Homes: The SF Housing Trend That Never Got Its Due


Don’t call them houseboats; the marine properties you see dotting the docks in Bay Area locales like Sausalito and Mission Creek aren’t boats at all, they’re floating homes. And while many are among the most idyllic and beautiful Bay Area properties, they remain something of an oddity, the sort of thing only a very particular … Continue reading Floating Homes: The SF Housing Trend That Never Got Its Due

How I Closed Two Homes in Marin Last Month and Why It Matters


Marin and San Francisco real estate are similar beasts, except for one glaring caveat: amazing vs mediocre public schools. Single Family homes in both area’s sell for relatively similar amounts with similar buyer profiles. Given their close proximity and interdependence on each other, both area’s are on the radar of prospective buyers with a major … Continue reading How I Closed Two Homes in Marin Last Month and Why It Matters

sfnewsletter 4/20/23 edition


I started sfnewsletter at least as far back as 2004, and look at that…still sending you real estate market updates after all these years… Check out this OLD post from 2007! And yes, The Goods is still great: Overbids, Underbids, everything in between. The Big Story Bank failures and rate hikes Quick Take: Note: You … Continue reading sfnewsletter 4/20/23 edition

If You are in the Market to Buy a Home, the Time is Now


“I believe that beginning with next month’s CPI Report (May 10th) and continuing through the summer, inflation will trend downward, only at a much faster pace. And while it may seem counter-intuitive, if you are in the market to buy a home, we suggest using today’s potentially higher interest rates to negotiate a discount from sellers, and … Continue reading If You are in the Market to Buy a Home, the Time is Now

One Recent Sale | Two Cents on the Market


Check any major media outlet, google any recent article on real estate, specifically the San Francisco real estate market, and you’re undoubtedly going to read nothing but doom and gloom. But the Outer Richmond District of San Francisco “don’t play that” (IYKYK), at least on this house. I won’t lie, I’ve read a lot of … Continue reading One Recent Sale | Two Cents on the Market

“He has just what you need in a San Francisco real estate broker.”


Admittedly, been a bit quiet here on the blog (hey, it happens), but I just got this glowing 5 star review on the new Google business page (done with Yelp), so I just had to share it. Alex is a terrific, and patient, broker. He has just what you need in a San Francisco real … Continue reading “He has just what you need in a San Francisco real estate broker.”

A Photo Tour Of the Great Earthquake


This was the day when, in 1906, San Francisco changed forever, with a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent fires leveling most of the city. Photography from that grim two-or-three day span presents an almost apocalyptic vision of the past. What we have here (preserved by institutions like the SF Public Library, US Geological Survey, and UC … Continue reading A Photo Tour Of the Great Earthquake

When Is San Francisco’s Real Birthday?


We’re about a month away from the city of San Francisco’s 173rd birthday…depending on who you ask. The modern city of San Francisco first incorporated on April 15, 1850, and thus many locals observe 415 Day. (See what they did there with the area code?) But that is not the only relevant date in city … Continue reading When Is San Francisco’s Real Birthday?

Just Listed in the Outer Richmond!


It’s been a bit quiet out there as of late, but things appear to be picking up. Held my first open house here yesterday on a day/time I’ve never done before (Friday 5-7pm) and I’m pleased to say it was busy. Check out the property detail page for all the info, more photos, and 3D … Continue reading Just Listed in the Outer Richmond!

Steps to Selling a Home with a Newborn, Infant, or Toddler


I partner with many different companies around town, and I just shared this blog with Natural Resources. Thought you might like to read it here as it may apply to you, or someone you know. Navigating the world of real estate can be stressful for anyone, but especially for new parents. It’s easy to get … Continue reading Steps to Selling a Home with a Newborn, Infant, or Toddler

What Exactly Is a Modern House?


Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the Schindler House in LA, often hailed as the “first modern home” in California history. Of course, when critics say “modern,” they’re not referring to just the standard meaning of such terms–obviously a home cannot be both “modern” and a century-old at the same time. So what exactly … Continue reading What Exactly Is a Modern House?

Is San Francisco In a Buyer’s Market?


Asked another way, “Is it a good time to buy a home in San Francisco?” The answer, Yah..always. Forget about interest rates, forget about pending recession, forget about all that. For all practical purposes San Francisco is as close to a buyer’s market it’s been in years, and if you’ve been on the fence about … Continue reading Is San Francisco In a Buyer’s Market?