I started sfnewsletter at least as far back as 2004, and look at that…still sending you real estate market updates after all these years… Check out this OLD post from 2007! And yes, The Goods is still great: Overbids, Underbids, everything in between. The Big Story Bank failures and rate hikes Quick Take: Note: You … Continue reading sfnewsletter 4/20/23 edition
If You are in the Market to Buy a Home, the Time is Now
“I believe that beginning with next month’s CPI Report (May 10th) and continuing through the summer, inflation will trend downward, only at a much faster pace. And while it may seem counter-intuitive, if you are in the market to buy a home, we suggest using today’s potentially higher interest rates to negotiate a discount from sellers, and … Continue reading If You are in the Market to Buy a Home, the Time is Now
One Recent Sale | Two Cents on the Market
Check any major media outlet, google any recent article on real estate, specifically the San Francisco real estate market, and you’re undoubtedly going to read nothing but doom and gloom. But the Outer Richmond District of San Francisco “don’t play that” (IYKYK), at least on this house. I won’t lie, I’ve read a lot of … Continue reading One Recent Sale | Two Cents on the Market
“He has just what you need in a San Francisco real estate broker.”
Admittedly, been a bit quiet here on the blog (hey, it happens), but I just got this glowing 5 star review on the new Google business page (done with Yelp), so I just had to share it. Alex is a terrific, and patient, broker. He has just what you need in a San Francisco real … Continue reading “He has just what you need in a San Francisco real estate broker.”
A Photo Tour Of the Great Earthquake
This was the day when, in 1906, San Francisco changed forever, with a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent fires leveling most of the city. Photography from that grim two-or-three day span presents an almost apocalyptic vision of the past. What we have here (preserved by institutions like the SF Public Library, US Geological Survey, and UC … Continue reading A Photo Tour Of the Great Earthquake
When Is San Francisco’s Real Birthday?
We’re about a month away from the city of San Francisco’s 173rd birthday…depending on who you ask. The modern city of San Francisco first incorporated on April 15, 1850, and thus many locals observe 415 Day. (See what they did there with the area code?) But that is not the only relevant date in city … Continue reading When Is San Francisco’s Real Birthday?
Just Listed in the Outer Richmond!
It’s been a bit quiet out there as of late, but things appear to be picking up. Held my first open house here yesterday on a day/time I’ve never done before (Friday 5-7pm) and I’m pleased to say it was busy. Check out the property detail page for all the info, more photos, and 3D … Continue reading Just Listed in the Outer Richmond!
Steps to Selling a Home with a Newborn, Infant, or Toddler
I partner with many different companies around town, and I just shared this blog with Natural Resources. Thought you might like to read it here as it may apply to you, or someone you know. Navigating the world of real estate can be stressful for anyone, but especially for new parents. It’s easy to get … Continue reading Steps to Selling a Home with a Newborn, Infant, or Toddler
What Exactly Is a Modern House?
Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the Schindler House in LA, often hailed as the “first modern home” in California history. Of course, when critics say “modern,” they’re not referring to just the standard meaning of such terms–obviously a home cannot be both “modern” and a century-old at the same time. So what exactly … Continue reading What Exactly Is a Modern House?
Is San Francisco In a Buyer’s Market?
Asked another way, “Is it a good time to buy a home in San Francisco?” The answer, Yah..always. Forget about interest rates, forget about pending recession, forget about all that. For all practical purposes San Francisco is as close to a buyer’s market it’s been in years, and if you’ve been on the fence about … Continue reading Is San Francisco In a Buyer’s Market?
Neighborhood Guide: Mission Bay
Even longtime San Franciscans can take Mission Bay for granted. Although both the city and housing watcher have tagged it as a hot up-and-coming SF neighborhoods for years, it still lingers a bit beyond everyone’s expectations–and assumptions. But that can mean good news for those interested in getting a piece of the action now–provided you … Continue reading Neighborhood Guide: Mission Bay
A Little Update On Our Market, and Overbids
Follow this link right here for the latest San Francisco Real Estate Market report: November Real Estate Market Report Now then, did you know that despite everything that’s going on in the world and the economy, including the fact that everything should stop so we can all watch World Cup games day in and day … Continue reading A Little Update On Our Market, and Overbids
Do San Francisco Housing Prices Ever Drop?
While having lunch with a friend recently, she put forth a potentially disarming question: Have San Francisco home prices ever actually gone down for any significant period? Not just wobbly month-to-month dips, but a real drop? Her tone was one of almost unvarnished disbelief: She was of an age where she could not remember SF … Continue reading Do San Francisco Housing Prices Ever Drop?
Just SOLD! | Inner Mission | $825,000
The “best real estate agent in San Francisco” does it again. After months of trying, we finally got to a price the market was happy with and got it sold within a week of the price adjustment I had been recommending for the better part of Summer. I don’t know that I’ve ever done so … Continue reading Just SOLD! | Inner Mission | $825,000
Just Sold in Mission Dolores | $1,585,000
Just when you thought the market was gonna kick you when you’re down, buyers materialize out of thin air. So is the case in San Francisco. The San Francisco real estate market never ceases to amaze. As wonky as it is, it is definitely not dead. Pricing, presentation, timing, and most of all YOUR EXPECTATIONS … Continue reading Just Sold in Mission Dolores | $1,585,000
Marina District Home Sells $1,166,000 Over Asking, Market Corrects?
You read that right, a fixer listed for $3,500,000 at 3666 Baker just closed $1,166,000 over asking for a $4,666,000 sales price. That ain’t spooky Halloween sh*t either. (If you miss the 666 reference I feel for you.) Such is the life of buying and selling in San Francisco. Kinda like when you walk down … Continue reading Marina District Home Sells $1,166,000 Over Asking, Market Corrects?