1384 Francisco SOLD, and a sign of the times


Three bed, two bath, single family home in the Marina, and apparently not in Liquefaction Zone (per JCP), just sold for $1,851,000.  Asking, $1,850,000.  Last sold in ’04 for $1,650,000.  Great house, great location, good price=excellent deal and happy home owners.   We’re seeing a lot less of the crazy overbids, and more of these little … Continue reading 1384 Francisco SOLD, and a sign of the times

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Mary Fenton)


“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights.  Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki As answered by Mary Fenton of Sotheby’s International Realty http://www.marylaughlinfenton.com. If you are buying a condo to live in, … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Mary Fenton)

Clarification on McGoldrick Proposal


Regarding my recent post, McGoldrick Strikes, well not gold that’s for sure it seems there is a bit of confusion regarding whether or not the proposed legislation applies to single family residences.  Yes, the confused includes me.  The answer I received from McGoldrick’s office, is that the intention is not to include single family homes. HOWEVER, the verbiage, … Continue reading Clarification on McGoldrick Proposal

170 Off Third Opens Sales Office March 10th, at 11 a.m.


Rolling out the red carpet this weekend is 170 Off Third, yet another new condo development South of Market.  Sales office opens at 11:00 a.m., located at 177 Townsend.  Amenities: -Club room with screening theater and chef-grade kitchen -Outdoor barbeque area -Roof deck with city views -Fitness Center -Sun deck and lap pool -Landscaped courtyard … Continue reading 170 Off Third Opens Sales Office March 10th, at 11 a.m.

In case you missed it, some STATS & NUMBERS


Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007C.A.R. reports sales decrease 12.6 percent in January, median price of a home in California at $559,640, up 1.9 percent from year ago LOS ANGELES (Feb. 27) – Home sales decreased 12.6 percent in January in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing … Continue reading In case you missed it, some STATS & NUMBERS

Annual Allowable Rent Increase Announced


“Rent Board Adjusts Annual Allowable Rent Increase and Interest Payable on Security Deposits The annual allowable rent increase for the period March 1, 2007, through February 29, 2008, has been announced by the city’s Rent Board. The allowable rent increase is 1.5 percent. The amount is based on 60 percent of the increase in the … Continue reading Annual Allowable Rent Increase Announced

Houston begins MLS data upload on Google, SF next?


Apparently the Houston Association of Realtors has begun uploading their MLS onto Google.    The news of Google and the Houston MLS is not new, we just heard the “dump” has begun.    –Inman News Article (registration required) –Inman Discussion on the topic of sharing MLS –webpronews.com –Silicon Valley Business Journal

Follow up to follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,900,000


  A couple days ago, we went into the home and gave you our brief take on it. A reader commented about the numbers ($18mm purchase price, $8mm renovation) not adding up, so we’ve done some digging. Our friends at Property Shark will be providing some information shortly, but for now we can tell you … Continue reading Follow up to follow Up to 300 Sea Cliff at $25,900,000

Tour de San Francisco…our way


Since this is our new home over here at WordPress, we thought we should let everyone know about our little real estate tour going on in the sfnewsletter, but archived over at Blogger…Tour de San Francisco Real Estate. Now that we’re back into this blogging thing, we’ll eventually have it all under this roof. -Editor’s … Continue reading Tour de San Francisco…our way

$19,767,441.86 price per acre in SoMa on Natoma


660-662 Natoma, an Ellised building with plans for a four unit with garage just sold for $850,000, which is not at all surprising or newsworthy.  We just thought the price per acre was interesting.  The lot is .043 acres, or 1875 square feet. This is what we call reading the fine print.  Link to Map The … Continue reading $19,767,441.86 price per acre in SoMa on Natoma

McGoldrick Strikes…well, not gold, that’s for sure


Update: Pay close attention to this statement “2 or more units built on one lot OR on adjacent lots”.   We are checking with our sources to translate what exactly that means. Answers Supervisor McGoldrick is now proposing to include ALL housing developments in the Residential Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program.  That means that all projects from a … Continue reading McGoldrick Strikes…well, not gold, that’s for sure

The Skinny on the Grand (Soma Grand)


There’s been a lot of chatter about this property and all the new developments popping up in SoMa, Mission Bay, South Beach, Rincon Hill, etc., so we’re going to tell you what we know about the Soma Grand.  We actually know A LOT more than what we’re printing, but we’ve promised not to disclose certain … Continue reading The Skinny on the Grand (Soma Grand)

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Jeny Smith)


“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights. Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki ____________________ As answered by Jeny Smith, eco-Realtor, of Hill & Co. Real Estate http://www.sfgreenagent.com To answer your question in … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Jeny Smith)

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Sally Rosenman)


“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights. Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki ____________________ As answered by Sally Rosenman of Hill & Co. Real Estate, http://www.sallyrosenman.com Dear Jacki,   Thanks for asking … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Sally Rosenman)

Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Shanendoah Forbes)


“I’m thinking of buying either a condo in one of these new high-rise buildings like Infinity, One Rincon, or Soma Grand, but I love Pacific Heights. Where do you think I would get the best appreciation?”-Jacki ___________________ Answered by Shanendoah Forbes of Arroyo & Coates, email: [email protected] Pacific Heights…. Hands down. It is all about … Continue reading Ask an Expert, New Development Condo or Pacific Heights (Shanendoah Forbes)