by Alex Clark I am constantly encouraging my fellow colleagues to contribute more frequently to the voice and insight this site could provide. Here’s a quote from someone who has written posts for us in the past, “I meant to tell you, Carl Nolte of the Chronicle contacted me for a piece he did on … Continue reading Calling all San Francisco Real Estate Peeps!
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Grand Opening of Chelsea Park
The 39 unit new development project located in Mission Dolores at 3620 19th Street and 29 Oakwood will officially open its doors on Sunday January 27th, 2008 (a bit later than originally planned). It will have 1,2, and 3 bedroom flats and Regency Terrace style homes. Pricing from the high $600,000s to over $1 million. … Continue reading Grand Opening of Chelsea Park
Real Estate, Sex, our Top Posts and Last Thoughts of 2007
No surprise here…sex sells…very well, and it even helps sell real estate, or at least Realtors. Our most popular post of 2007 was …and the Nominees for Sexiest Realtor in San Francisco are…. Second up was obviously the the results of said contest. Third up was our Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City…if … Continue reading Real Estate, Sex, our Top Posts and Last Thoughts of 2007
Why no new posts?
We know you got distracted by all the pretty faces, but hidden in all that text of our sexiest Realtor post, we did say, “We’re going to take a break from blogging about real estate until the New Year.” Don’t worry, here is a good read that will help pass the time if you absolutely … Continue reading Why no new posts?
Coming Soon: “The Registry”
Having just been interviewed by a new publication in town, “The Registry”, we thought we’d pass the information along to all of you real estate obsessed readers out there, that there is, in fact, yet another avenue for you to get your fix. Look for us in the February issue…or maybe January, if we make … Continue reading Coming Soon: “The Registry”
Luxury High Rise Condo/Hotel Developers, Realtors and Marketing Peeps Take Note
There is a new company in town you should be very interested in, particularly if you are catering to a high profile buyer. The company is DRIV, and the mission is simple: Take your automotive fantasies, render them in metal and leather, and hand you the keys to a stable [read: large choice] of exquisitely … Continue reading Luxury High Rise Condo/Hotel Developers, Realtors and Marketing Peeps Take Note
One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
We get a few inquiries as to what exactly went inside the so called “time capsule” that will be placed on top of One Rincon Hill. Well, according to One Rincon Hill’s Fall Newsletter, in which theFrontSteps actually has a couple photo credits: [The time capsule] will be installed in an electrical room on the … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
Marco-Polo… Fish Out of Water! (PropertyShark.com Fire Map Mashup)
Our friends at PropertyShark.com just sent us a little tip that they’ll be announcing a new feature today for their already awesome site: Fire Threat, Wildfire Frequency and past Wildfires for every county in the Bay Area. San Francisco doesn’t look so bad especially the primarily concrete jungle areas, but a somewhat surprising Extreme Threat … Continue reading Marco-Polo… Fish Out of Water! (PropertyShark.com Fire Map Mashup)
The Scoop on your Poop
As you might have learned, if you’ve read our site for a while, if we can remotely spin it towards real estate, your “tip” has a good chance of getting on the site. Today a lesson on what happens when you flush your pipes. From our reader: Hello, It was really great that you did … Continue reading The Scoop on your Poop
More Real Estate Mashing…CyberHomes unveiled.
From a reader, via TechCrunch. Image below is the “Change in Estimated Home Value” (Jan-Nov 2007) for San Francisco when searching our favorite Stalefish, 2901 Broadway for $55,000,000 This is what TechCrunch had to say regarding CyberHomes entry into the field of real estate websites, the likes of which include Zillow (crap!), Trulia (good), Redfin … Continue reading More Real Estate Mashing…CyberHomes unveiled.
San Francisco Oil Spill…doing our part
This post has absolutely nothing to do with real estate, unless of course you’re looking to buy a home down at Ocean Beach (Outer Sunset/Outer Parkside), because of our pristine beaches and ideal beach weather, but we thought we’d get the word out. Things won’t be the same down there for a long time. We … Continue reading San Francisco Oil Spill…doing our part
Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. If you want to be totally up to date on what’s going on in big development news, you should subscribe to The San Francisco Business Times. Nobody has their finger on the pulse like them, particularly J.K. Dineen. (Some of our readers can certainly second this … Continue reading Trinity Plaza to begin excavating! Yeah!
We’re going to Paris! But you need to buy first
Seems as we’re on the receiving end of just about every promo out there, and some are just too good to pass up. “It’s simple – write and close the most contracts at The Potrero between November 9th and December 31st 2007 and you could be on your way to Paris.” (You meaning us, the … Continue reading We’re going to Paris! But you need to buy first
sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street
Today on sfnewsletter we did a “Walk Down Lake Street”, to share some insight on what’s happening in that area. 125 and 129 Lake These two properties are literally in the same building, and have seen entirely different results. 125 Lake is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-level condo, with zero parking, but a top-notch … Continue reading sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street
Bank of America exiting wholesale mortgage business?
Could it be true? “It is with much sadness that I write to inform you that Bank of America has opted to close its Wholesale Channel effective December 31, 2007. This is a bank strategy to become number one in direct to consumer… do not have much information at this time but it is my … Continue reading Bank of America exiting wholesale mortgage business?
Redfin reboots, or at least adds a SF Bay Area Page
This is all it really takes to get on our good side, and get us to check out a site…again, “We added you to our real estate blog links because we think your site is a great place for people to read up on the SF real estate market.-Redfin” That and cocktails at any reputable … Continue reading Redfin reboots, or at least adds a SF Bay Area Page