SOLD | 624 46th Ave | Outer Richmond

I am pleased to announce the successful buyer representation on this awesome ocean view home in the Outer Richmond at 624 46th Ave. The day it came on the market my client sent me a text, and I got him in a couple hours later. While I was standing on the bluff checking the surf, … Continue reading SOLD | 624 46th Ave | Outer Richmond

S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index – San Francisco

Updated S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index for San Francisco Metro Area (Illustrative charts can be found further down within this report.) The Case-Shiller Index for the San Francisco Metro Area covers the house markets of 5 Bay Area counties, divided into 3 price tiers, each constituting one third of unit sales. Most of the San … Continue reading S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index – San Francisco

December Case-Shiller Index For San Francisco/Bay Area

The December Case-Shiller Index was released today, still generally reflecting the plateauing of home values from the end of the 2014 spring market through the end of the year. Preliminary indications point to another feverish spring market in 2015, which typically translates into another burst of home price appreciation. These 2 charts reflect the “high-price … Continue reading December Case-Shiller Index For San Francisco/Bay Area

SOLD | 2188 15th Street | Duboce Triangle

I’m happy to report my wonderful clients, and now friends, have recently been victorious with their offer in an incredibly competitive market, and can now call 2188 15th Street their home. It was a long hard battle submitting offers on multiple properties only to have their hopes smashed like so many buyers in San Francisco. … Continue reading SOLD | 2188 15th Street | Duboce Triangle

Liquefaction Zones Of San Francisco’s Marina District

I have a great listing currently for sale at 1487 Chestnut Street (corner Gough & Chestnut) here in San Francisco, and of the 50 or so people I actually had the chance to speak with at yesterday’s Open House, all of them (not kidding) asked if this property is built on landfill, and thus in … Continue reading Liquefaction Zones Of San Francisco’s Marina District

For Sale | 1487 Chestnut Street | Marina District | $849,000

When it comes to real estate, there is location, but when it comes to 1487 Chestnut Street and being lucky enough to call this property home, there is location, location, location. Situated on the corner of Chestnut and Gough streets in an area of the Marina deemed NOT on landfill, this quintessential top floor, corner … Continue reading For Sale | 1487 Chestnut Street | Marina District | $849,000

Finding The Right Property To Complement Your New Job

Moving to a new city? Very exciting, but where will you live? The questions just multiply from there: Should I buy or rent? Should I pay more to avoid a commute? Should I live with a roommate or alone? It takes time to get the feel of a new city, and the house hunting process … Continue reading Finding The Right Property To Complement Your New Job

Quick Sales For More Money

It’s official, when you list your property for sale with me, you can expect a faster sale, and more over asking than the city average. It’s an art I have mastered via great staging, awesome marketing, a wide internet and “social” reach, timing, and a feel for how each transaction should transpire. If you’re contemplating … Continue reading Quick Sales For More Money

For Sale | Designer Condo | Hip Location | $779,000

Situated within the Beideman Historic district of San Francisco’s Western Addition Neighborhood, just steps from the bustling shops and restaurants of the Divisadero and Fillmore corridors (think NOPA, Bi-Rite, The Mill, State Bird Provisions, Japan Town, and so many more), and a chip shot away from Alamo Square and Alta Plaza Park, this spacious 2 … Continue reading For Sale | Designer Condo | Hip Location | $779,000

Richmond District | Historical Picture Porn

Consider yourself occupied for the next couple of hours – Thank you Richmond SF Blog for tipping me off to this amazing collection of historical photos (1181 images) of San Francisco’s Richmond District, Cliff House, Sutro Baths, and Great Highway…and so much more. Amazing and Awesome! I encourage all of you readers to visit the … Continue reading Richmond District | Historical Picture Porn

San Francisco New Condo Sales Trends

If you’re in the market for a new development condominium in downtown San Francisco, you’re going to want to keep your eye on this type of information. Particularly the number of units available versus the number sold…translation = properties are selling REALLY fast! Thank you Mark Company for these excellent reports…

New Year, New Beginning?

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday and New Year’s celebration. Let’s kick off the 2015 blogging with some Stats & Numbers via sfnewsletter, which focuses on the past three years of real estate market activity, as well as a look way back to the 1980’s (were you born yet?), and some … Continue reading New Year, New Beginning?

“As a broker myself, I know quality when I see it”

Thank you to my wonderful client that has taken the time to share a few thoughts about recently working with me: “Loved Alex. Can’t say it any other way. Never have I dealt with an agent who represented me with such a level of honesty and transparency. He gave me the time that I needed … Continue reading “As a broker myself, I know quality when I see it”