Unique is an Understatement (2901 Pine)


[Update: Sold June 2007 for $2,300,000] 2901 Pine St. is one of those properties you only wish you had the guts to do (assuming you’re remodeling). The place is sweet! (In our opinion) We literally just walked out of there and were so impressed, we came to post. You must check it out. Formerly a … Continue reading Unique is an Understatement (2901 Pine)

Update on “Why’s this keep happening to me” and it’s Done Deal in Hayes Valley


On April 1st (now we see that someone was playing a joke on us), we posted, Why’s This Keep Happening to Me?!” and gave you our story of despair and anguish. Now we can tell you the final sales price: $1,015,000 from an asking of $899,000 on 256 Page St. in Hayes Valley. There you … Continue reading Update on “Why’s this keep happening to me” and it’s Done Deal in Hayes Valley

It’s about Damn Time!


Finally, an article in the mainstream media confirming what we’ve been telling our readers of the sfnewsletter for the longest time (one example). “The Market is pretty damn good.” (Note: we acknowledge the article is a bit “sales office” cheerleaderish, but gets the point across.) Doesn’t it make sense to get the most up to … Continue reading It’s about Damn Time!

Frank Norris Place…an update


Provided by: Amanda Jones of Vanguard Properties They have sold 10% of the units in 2 weeks. They have 3 other offer packages out on the project [Editor’s note: probably more now, we’re slow to print], 15 of the 32 homes are under $500,000. The building was designed by the same architect of The Palms and … Continue reading Frank Norris Place…an update

“Little old Bernal Heights makes the Financial Times”


We’ve been telling you for eons how hot Bernal has been and continues to be, and a kind reader forwarded us the following article, from none other than the Financial Times (The City’s Last Secret). Some money quotes: -“Bernal isn’t the next neighbourhood in San Francisco; it’s the last neighbourhood in San Francisco,” [Editor’s note: … Continue reading “Little old Bernal Heights makes the Financial Times”

Cut/Paste: Ellis Act getting tougher or easier?


Regardless of whether you’re the fist, or the man in the top hat, we thought this worthy of a cut/paste from the SFAR Advantage newsletter: “SB 464 (Kuhl) would amend the Ellis Act (the State law that allows rental property owners to go out of the rental business) by limiting its application to the owner … Continue reading Cut/Paste: Ellis Act getting tougher or easier?

The Potrero: Developer’s Specials


Our friends at The Potrero, Potrero Hill’s newest development with prices starting at $404,880 for a studio, and working their way up from there for one and two bedroom condos, and two and three bedroom townhomes, have decided to release a few “developer’s specials”, and you’re hearing it here first. [Update: they just hit MLS.] … Continue reading The Potrero: Developer’s Specials

888 Seventh Street: an update


Back on November 17, 2006, 888 Seventh accepted applicants for their 170 BMR (Below Market Rate) units of a total 224 Units. They received around 3800 of them! Pricing for the studios was around $199,000, 1 bedrooms around $230,000, 2 bedrooms around $250,000, and 3 bedrooms $299,000-350,000. The building itself is quite nice, location is … Continue reading 888 Seventh Street: an update

Follow up to Reason we live here #1


On March 29th, we posted our very first reason we live herewith 3335 Clay, a 2bed, 2 bath condo in Presidio Heights asking $1,125,000, and a reader kindly commented there is “no way this property sells for over a million”. We’re not out to prove anyone wrong, or discount our readers (we love all of … Continue reading Follow up to Reason we live here #1

Tower of Power


According to the most recent One Rincon Hill newsletter as of April 9, construction on Phase I (tower 1) “zoomed past the 45th floor”, and is expected to top out in July. Initial move-ins are scheduled for late 2007. We had a nice sit-down with some folks at One Rincon Hill about a week ago, … Continue reading Tower of Power

Ask an Expert (Mary Laughlin Fenton), Investment Property in Mission Bay?


“Can I ask what your opinion is about buying an investment property down at the mission bay area now? You know, the ones like on King or Berry street. Do you think those prices are coming down and do you think they will come down? I saw on your last “sold” list, they were all … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Mary Laughlin Fenton), Investment Property in Mission Bay?

1 Part Dwell, 1 Part The Infinity, 2 Parts YOU!


  So you think you’ve got what it takes to design a la modern.  Here’s your chance: “Dwell™ invites [their] readers to submit design proposals for one of three varied floor plans for homes in The Infinity. A panel of industry experts, including Dwell owner and founder Lara Hedberg Deam, will review designs. Winning designers … Continue reading 1 Part Dwell, 1 Part The Infinity, 2 Parts YOU!

Ask an Expert (Sally Rosenman), Investment Property in Mission Bay?


“Can I ask what your opinion is about buying an investment property down at the mission bay area now? You know, the ones like on King or Berry street. Do you think those prices are coming down and do you think they will come down? I saw on your last “sold” list, they were all … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Sally Rosenman), Investment Property in Mission Bay?

Ask an Expert (Elaine Larkin), Comparing Condo to SFR in NOPA


“My wife and I live in NOPA and I look forward to hearing your take on the area in your Tour de SF. One question – when comps are listed for condos v. single family homes, do you think it’s fair to ascribe additional value to condos that are housed in a former single family … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Elaine Larkin), Comparing Condo to SFR in NOPA

Ask an Expert (Alexander Clark), Investment Property in Mission Bay?


“Can I ask what your opinion is about buying an investment property down at the mission bay area now? You know, the ones like on King or Berry street. Do you think those prices are coming down and do you think they will come down? I saw on your last “sold” list, they were all … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Alexander Clark), Investment Property in Mission Bay?