[Update: I can get you in to the sales center, guaranteed, just contact me using the form below.] Designed by world-renowned Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, in collaboration with Heller Manus, LUMINA is a 656-unit condominium development, soaring above the San Francisco Bay, striving for LEED Silver Certification. It is located at 201 Folsom Street on … Continue reading Lumina: Luxury High Rise Living In Downtown San Francisco – The Inside Scoop
5 Tips To Maximize Living In A Small Space
Living in San Francisco, I not only help my readers buy and sell property, but I also support new technology and innovation that has the potential to enrich our lives. Recently I came across a cool company, Boxbee, that is helping San Francisco residents get organized and reduce clutter. So with a little help from … Continue reading 5 Tips To Maximize Living In A Small Space
It’s Friday! Top 10 Overbids To Spark Your Cocktail Conversations Tonight
You’re all probably wondering where the hell I went. I’m here. Representing buyers and sellers in this frenzied market. This market that is full of crazy overbids, properties getting many multiples of offers, and at the same time properties that are now sitting in the dead pool. I call these “Stalefish” a.k.a. 30+ Club, and … Continue reading It’s Friday! Top 10 Overbids To Spark Your Cocktail Conversations Tonight
For Sale: 1582 48th Ave, Top Floor Condo By Ocean Beach!
Come live by the beach! This fabulous top floor condominium in the oh-so popular Outer Sunset is one block from the Ocean, two blocks from Judah street shops/restaurants/N-Judah, and a few blocks from Golden Gate Park. This is an outdoor lover’s dream. The home features an open floor plan with living/dining area including a wood … Continue reading For Sale: 1582 48th Ave, Top Floor Condo By Ocean Beach!
For Sale: 29 Rivoli, Top Floor Edwardian View Condo In Cole Valley On A Quiet Tree Lined Street
I have this fabulously luxurious top floor, 3 bed, 2 bath Edwardian condominium with amazing panoramic views to the North from the living area and South from the bedrooms, on a quiet tree lined street in Cole Valley, coming on the market this Friday 9/12, and you get the first look. The home features gorgeous … Continue reading For Sale: 29 Rivoli, Top Floor Edwardian View Condo In Cole Valley On A Quiet Tree Lined Street
255 New Listings In The Past 3 Days – Time To Go Shopping!
I thought I’d do a quick post directing you all to the easiest place to see the flood of new inventory just hit our market the past two weeks, specifically the past two days, including this $16,000,000 home at 298 Chestnut, and this $9,500,000 Modern Drooler at 16 Spruce. As of today, there are about … Continue reading 255 New Listings In The Past 3 Days – Time To Go Shopping!
How Does San Francisco Public Transit Stack Up Against NYC, Chicago, Boston, And DC? Answer Below:
Are you one the millions of people that take BART in, out of, and around the city? Have you ever wondered how our public transit stacks up to other major metros? Well…it just so happens some fine folks at the UNC School of Government’s MPA Online Program took it upon themselves to have a look, … Continue reading How Does San Francisco Public Transit Stack Up Against NYC, Chicago, Boston, And DC? Answer Below:
For Sale: 1674 Hayes; NOPA Flat That Has It All
Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in San Francisco, this NOPA flat is not to be missed. You can walk to everything, transportation is a breeze, and with approximately 1500 +/- square feet of living space, what more could you need. Located at 1674 Hayes, this unit features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/4 bath … Continue reading For Sale: 1674 Hayes; NOPA Flat That Has It All
June Case-Shiller Index – High-Tier Home Prices Begin To Plateau For Summer
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 San Francisco’s, Marin’s and San Mateo’s house sales are in the “high price tier”, so that is where we focus most of our … Continue reading June Case-Shiller Index – High-Tier Home Prices Begin To Plateau For Summer
The Bay Area’s Biggest Earthquakes – On One Map
I get a lot, I mean thousands upon thousands, of readers visiting theFrontSteps on any given day wondering which neighborhoods in San Francisco are situated on bedrock, and which are prone to liquefaction or earthquake induced landslides. It’s interesting to view the traffic stats for these posts and see the incredible spike in traffic (like … Continue reading The Bay Area’s Biggest Earthquakes – On One Map
NOPA Flat For Sale: You Get First Dibs
Labor Day is just around the corner, and that means we can expect an influx of listings to hit the market. Just like everyone else, we’ve been waiting and preparing a couple properties ourselves. We’ll be putting this beauty on the market 9/5, but as is always the case, my readers get first crack. Situated … Continue reading NOPA Flat For Sale: You Get First Dibs
Best Real Estate Blog Of 2014
I’m not quite sure how this happened (although this blog is sh*t hot), but I was voted one of the best real estate blogs for 2014. Sweet!
Top 10 Whiskey Bars In San Francisco
Because talking about real estate ad nauseam gets boring, and we can all use a good Bourbon from time to time, I decided to do a top 10 Favorite locales to enjoy Whiskey/Bourbon in San Francisco. Get at it! Whiskey, the brown liquid brimming with magical properties, is one of the best liquors around. If … Continue reading Top 10 Whiskey Bars In San Francisco
Bay Area Median Home Prices – Mapped
In case you had your sights set on greener pastures… [Click Image to Enlarge.] As is always the case, if you need help buying or selling any Bay Area Real Estate, I’m here to help.
Larry Ellison Sells Tahoe “Pad” for $20.3M | Inside Tim Lincecum’s $4M Arizona Abode
In case you like to follow your local celebs and what they’re doing with real estate: –Larry Ellison Sells His Lake Tahoe Property for $20.35 Million [Wall Street Journal] Not to be outdone: Tim Lincecum’s Arizona Mansion just hit the market for $3,995,500 [San Francisco Business Times], but sadly it only comes with Basketball court … Continue reading Larry Ellison Sells Tahoe “Pad” for $20.3M | Inside Tim Lincecum’s $4M Arizona Abode
Zillow Acquires Trulia: Wake Up Brokers! They’re Getting Rich At Your Expense
If you haven’t heard about listing syndicator site Zillow acquiring competitor site Trulia for $3.5 Billion in stock, I feel for you…especially if you’re in real estate. Since this announcement, I’ve received a couple emails, seen a few comments, read a few newsletters, and thought I’d try to spark a dialogue here on the site. … Continue reading Zillow Acquires Trulia: Wake Up Brokers! They’re Getting Rich At Your Expense