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One Rincon Townhomes hitting the block (queue up!)

For now, check their website for floorplans, and details. We’ll get the low-down next week.

Ask an Expert (Caroline Kahn Werboff), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

Hi there: I own a two-unit, two-story building on a lot that is 45 feet deep in Cow Hollow, in an area bounded by Union, Pierce, Chestnut and Buchanan Streets. I am trying to decide whether or not to try to merge the units legally into a single dwelling unit. It is clear that the … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Caroline Kahn Werboff), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

Ask an Expert (Shanendoah Forbes), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

“Hi there: I own a two-unit, two-story building on a lot that is 45 feet deep in Cow Hollow, in an area bounded by Union, Pierce, Chestnut and Buchanan Streets. I am trying to decide whether or not to try to merge the units legally into a single dwelling unit. It is clear that the … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Shanendoah Forbes), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

Atherton for Sale…no not the town

“Built in 1881 for Mrs. Dominga de Goni Atherton after the death of her husband, Faxon Dean Atherton, who was in the trading business and after whom the town of Atherton was named. The Atherton Home was one of the first or among the first Queen Anne residences to be built in San Francisco.” And … Continue reading Atherton for Sale…no not the town

Ask an Expert (Alexander Clark), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

“Hi there: I own a two-unit, two-story building on a lot that is 45 feet deep in Cow Hollow, in an area bounded by Union, Pierce, Chestnut and Buchanan Streets. I am trying to decide whether or not to try to merge the units legally into a single dwelling unit. It is clear that the … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Alexander Clark), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Jane Ivory)

“I enjoy reading your newsletter and your blog. Thanks for all the helpful info. Would you mind helping me better understand Inner Parkside w/respect with the weather? We’re looking at a home on the west side of 16th; does that mean we’re doomed to being shrouded in fog? Also, more importantly, is it virtually impossible … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Jane Ivory)

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Todd Wiley)

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Eddie O’Sullivan)

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Alexander Clark)

My client walked…

We just got this over the cyber-waves from one of our members… “Just wanted to let you know that despite the market being ‘down’, my clients just walked from their transaction with a $343,467.89 profit. They bought 4 years ago. That is after deductions they calculated as ‘lost’ for repairs, payments, etc.” Hmmm. [Editor’s note-The transaction was … Continue reading My client walked…

More doom and gloom, but is it the best way to think?

We can’t figure it out. Is the Chronicle reporting locally, or nationally when they’re trying to scare us into thinking all is lost in real estate? Here’s the Headline: “Study expects 1.1 million foreclosures, Those with adjustable mortgages are most likely losers, even with conventional loans.” Read the article here. But hidden way in the … Continue reading More doom and gloom, but is it the best way to think?

Ask an Expert, Height limits Outer Sunset/Parkside (Sven Lavine)

“hello, I recently bought a house in the outer sunset district (48th and Ortega ) of San Francisco. I am trying to figure out exactly what are the building/remodeling restrictions for my zone. Specifically I am interested in finding out about height restrictions, such as building a third story for an ocean view or adding … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Height limits Outer Sunset/Parkside (Sven Lavine)

Ask an Expert, Height limits in Outer Sunset/Parkside (Alexander Clark)

Fly on the wall

If I could have been a fly on the wall in this room… Any guesses where it is? Think “Whiplash” and Stalefish ™. The room itself is nothing spectacular, it’s what must have gone down in it that is more intriguing. It could be yours for a cool $12.5 Million.

Public School Assignments are in

So you move to San Francisco, you get out-bid on your first home, then again on your second, and finally you get the home of your dreams, a TIC that just won the condo conversion lottery. You’re excited about the neighborhood, you’ve seen the school down the street, and Wham! Reality hits. Your child might … Continue reading Public School Assignments are in

What’s going down (or up) in Mission Bay

Information provided by: Amanda Jones of Vanguard Properties, and a member of sfnewsletter ™. San Francisco’s new Mission Bay development covers 303 acres of land between the San Francisco Bay and Interstate-280. • 6,000 housing units, • 6 million sq. ft. of office/life science/technology commercial space, • A new UCSF research campus • 500,000 sq. … Continue reading What’s going down (or up) in Mission Bay