It’s our list of Stalefish ™ (properties on the market 100+ days), and it’s available through the sfnewsletter. Want some? Contact your Realtor, mortgage broker, or sfnewsletter to get it. –Stalefish Sampler [sfn BLOG] –Stalefish List (sample) [the sfnewsletter]
Letters to the Editor: My take on our market/society
Hi sfnewsletter: First of all, your latest post “Good Bones” is insane! It is insane for what and where it is and by any manner with which we once looked at these things in the past. The Maximum overbid is also insane in this newsletter below (2155 9th Avenue that our friends bid on). As … Continue reading Letters to the Editor: My take on our market/society
It’s for sale! I saw it first!
Not quite sure how this could play out in urban San Francisco, but see the logic for say….rural Arkansas. Or even a place to post FSBOs. Is this kind of like who gets picked first to play dodge ball? Or is it Zillow’s subtle way of going around the agents they claim not to be … Continue reading It’s for sale! I saw it first!
Big Price, Big Wine Cellar, Big Time Stalefish ™
We know there is a ton of interest for this property, hell…look at it. It’s beautiful. Ahhh, but it’s a Stalefish indeed. From what we can gather, 21 Buena Vista has been on the market for about 300 +/- days. First put on the market back in January of 2005 at $5,250,000, then re-listed with a different company … Continue reading Big Price, Big Wine Cellar, Big Time Stalefish ™
“Good Bones”
Another way to ensure hordes of buyers to your property, use the words, “Good Bones”. This 2 bed, 1 bath, probate at 833 26th Ave is a total fixer that listed at $679,000, minimum bid is now $896,150, after receiving 23 offers. As we said, fixers fly. This one could easily get into the mid … Continue reading “Good Bones”
Stats & Numbers
[Numbers above for San Francisco provided by Altos Research] -Calif. median home price – February 07: $564,700 (Source: C.A.R.) -Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region February 07: Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,000,000 (Source: C.A.R.) -Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region February 07: High Desert $319,860 (Source: C.A.R.) -Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability … Continue reading Stats & Numbers
Just Browsing: Arterra
[photo from Arterra website] We were just browsing various websites and noticed San Francisco’s newest “green” development (Arterra) is having an HOA, W/D, and Fridge sale that ends on April 29th. That will surely put a little green in your pocket. –Arterrasf.com
20 on 40
How do you attract hordes of buyers to your home? Put these words in your marketing, “Bring your vision, and contractor!” In fact, if you have a totally remodeled gem just sitting on the market, you might as well make it look like hell. Fixers sell better than anything. This property, a 2 bed, 1 … Continue reading 20 on 40
Rent vs. Buy…the old debate…in an interactive graph
A few readers sent us this totally cool link, and so we must post for it you. Is It Better to Buy or Rent? Compare the costs of renting and buying equivalent homes. Click CALCULATE each time you change an entry. We had some fun with this for a while. Make sure to tweak the sliders. … Continue reading Rent vs. Buy…the old debate…in an interactive graph
Tuesday Tour: Liked
1110 Fulton, a 2 bed, 1.5 bath condo right across the street from Alamo Square Park. I especially like the fact it has had a recent price reduction from $989,000 to $975,000. The property is very similar to 256 Page, but not quite as high end. Location is great, price was wrong. It will not … Continue reading Tuesday Tour: Liked
Tuesday Tour: Didn’t Like
2342 42nd Ave., a 3 bed, 3 bath single family in the Outer Parkside. What I don’t like is the fact that in August of 2006 this property was listed at $1,095,000, then in March of 2007 listed at $899,000, now it is listed at $1,295,000. If it sells at $1,295,000, I’m packing up and moving to … Continue reading Tuesday Tour: Didn’t Like
Art selling condos at 170 Off Third
170 Off Third announces the completion of South Beach’s newest public/private art installation. The 170 Off Third sales team will be hosting a special reception on Tuesday April 24th between 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. You are welcome to attend. They are showcasing Alexei Kazantsev’s vision for the 120-foot “Gods of Baseball” sculpture that stretches … Continue reading Art selling condos at 170 Off Third
Picture your favorite touchdown dance right here
“But Lennar’s enterprising relationship with San Francisco City Hall — in which it has come to control much of the city’s remaining undeveloped land — gives the company unparalleled sway over how San Francisco will evolve, arguably rivaling the clout of the city’s elected leadership and the voters themselves.” But… “‘They [Lennar] have agreed … Continue reading Picture your favorite touchdown dance right here
Ask an Expert (All): Years in biz and $$ volume sold
“Dear [sfnewsletter], I’ve been reading your newsletter for a while and love your new blog. Just curious. Between all of you, how many years experience do you have and roughly how much transaction volume (in dollars) have you been a part of? Thanks, J.K.” ————————– J.K., Thanks for writing in and thanks for your question. … Continue reading Ask an Expert (All): Years in biz and $$ volume sold
For the love of Florence!
Could somebody please help this property sell? We just posted about 1940 Broadway and how it is practically flying off the shelf (as are most A+ properties), but for some reason 1 Florence #6 and #1 (package deal), a penthouse condo in Russian Hill, can’t get off our Stalefish ™ list. (Only available through the sfnewsletter.) They … Continue reading For the love of Florence!
A Lamp and Views for $5.6MM
1940 Broadway #9, a 3 bed, 3.5 bath stock cooperative in Pacific Heights has an accepted offer. HOAs are $2033. They’re asking $5,600,000, and have been on the market 18 days. This was the view in 2005: Only difference…HOAs were only $1567. Oh yeah, we almost forgot, and it sold for $4,650,000. Yah….you know….that high end … Continue reading A Lamp and Views for $5.6MM