3711 Clay the 4 bed, 4 bath, 3700 (approx) square foot home in Presidio Heights that was built in 1891, listed at $1,950,000. They handed out 30 disclosure packages, set an offer date of May 1st. They received 10 offers. Turns out the parties involved have decided not to share the final sales price with … Continue reading 3711 Clay…and Another Heart Broken: An Update and Done Deal in Presidio Heights
More Fun With 4065 25th Street…and a Wager?
Our post about 4065 25th is getting such good “traffic”, I thought it might be fun to place a little wager. The sale is set to close on Monday (5/21/07), and if you’ve been following, you’ll know that not many people felt the price was justified. But we know they received 3 pre-emptive offers and that usually … Continue reading More Fun With 4065 25th Street…and a Wager?
Property Pipeline
We know of a very beautiful, very big, very expensive home on Washington Street that will be coming on the market very soon. And no, it’s not Joseph Satriani’s. So check back. –First Look [sfn BLOG]
60 Minutes, $60 Billion, and One Redfin Lurking in the Waters
(Note that even though CBS essentially slams Realtors, they are still willing to take their money for on-line advertising.) Chipping Away at Realtors’ Six Percent, just aired on CBS and the real estate community is buzzing. With quotes like this, how could you not? “Real estate, by far, is the most screwed up industry in … Continue reading 60 Minutes, $60 Billion, and One Redfin Lurking in the Waters
The FlippingPad.com Launches…a First Impression
What the hell is the FlippingPad…besides a cool name? Actually, it’s a pretty cool site with very good intentions. In a nutshell, it is is a forum/blog/site for all you property flippers, aspiring property flippers, and past property flippers to get together and talk story. It has a national audience, albeit small but definitely growing, … Continue reading The FlippingPad.com Launches…a First Impression
Coldwell Banker (Global) buys B.J. Droubi (Local)
Funny. I just got out of a meeting at Coldwell Banker and the Broker informed me that they (Coldwell Banker) bought them (B.J. Droubi). If that’s not news, I don’t know what is. I’ll try to get details and let y’all know. It’s been a busy day. I guess that explains why so many Droubi … Continue reading Coldwell Banker (Global) buys B.J. Droubi (Local)
4065 25th Street: An Update
Normally, we don’t update all the properties we feature, because…well, honestly, we lose track. But when we post about a property (sweet before/after pics there) and several other blogs then post about it too, and the chatter is so negative about it not selling for this, not worth that, bad bathroom this, dark kitchen that… … Continue reading 4065 25th Street: An Update
The Infinity vs. One Rincon Hill 29th Floor Smackdown
A reader kindly pointed out the following: -One Rincon Hill- 3 bedroom, 3 bath on 29th and 30th floors with just under 2000 square feet. It is 200 feet up the hill with un-obstructed views for $2,190,000. -The Infinity- 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-story home on 28th and 29th floor with approximately 1,679 square feet. It … Continue reading The Infinity vs. One Rincon Hill 29th Floor Smackdown
Nothing to do with Real Estate
While watching the gut-wrenching defeat of the Warriors by the Jazz last night, I couldn’t help but notice a couple things, and I wish I had a picture to illustrate: 1. How many white people (I’m white) were in the Arena, or do they call it… Arian(a). 2. How many of the Jazz players were … Continue reading Nothing to do with Real Estate
170 Off Third, Sales Update
We’ve been told that 170 Off Third has placed over 99 of their 198 homes into contract (50%) since they began accepting deposits in early March. (Sales office opened March 10th.) That’s pretty impressive, to say the least. –Pricing and Scoop for 170 Off Third [sfn BLOG] –Art Selling Condos at 170 Off Third [sfn … Continue reading 170 Off Third, Sales Update
149 Mangels…Still a Story, but Not a House (Demo begins)
The media is having a field day with this one…as expected. We are too. ;-) And of course we’re waiting to see who spins this into a “the market has crashed” metaphor. Hopefully, this will uncover a lot of the red-tape necessary to get anything accomplished with regards to renovating or doing any work to … Continue reading 149 Mangels…Still a Story, but Not a House (Demo begins)
We Just Can’t Resist This View
–660 28th St. [Vanguard] –Comparison Shopping on the sfnewsletter [sfn BLOG] –Reason We Live Here #1 [sfn BLOG]
Fast Track to Staledom ™: an update on 1110 Fulton
On April 11th, we told you about 1110 Fulton, and how we liked it, and thought it wouldn’t last at the then reduced price of $975,000 from $989,000. We were wrong. It has been reduced yet again to $959,000, and now…well…it’s on its way to our coveted list of Stalefish ™. A sign of the … Continue reading Fast Track to Staledom ™: an update on 1110 Fulton
3711 Clay…and Another Heart Broken
This just hurts, because anytime you have someone with $3MM cash burning a hole in their pocket that they’d like to dump into…well, a dump, you gotta shake your head in disbelief when the property is just not there for the taking. But then the shining star, 3711 Clay (maybe not totally shining) comes along … Continue reading 3711 Clay…and Another Heart Broken
Letter to the Editor
“More on my favorite theme: Money Quote: ‘How bad can traffic in American cities get? Los Angeles’s long-range transportation plan is a grim look at the future. By 2025, Los Angeles County is projected to have 3 million more people, which could prompt a 30 percent increase in car trips. At that rate, the report … Continue reading Letter to the Editor
149 Mangels…Before, After, and What Could Have Been
Before: After: What could have been: We can’t emphasize enough, the importance of inspections, and hiring qualified professionals to do renovations for you. Sold in December 2006 for $524,250, and yes…it was overbid from $399,950. What a shame. A total and complete shame. So sad. –Home Collapses in Sunnyside Neighborhood in SF [sfgate] –Getting Back Your … Continue reading 149 Mangels…Before, After, and What Could Have Been