A reader just fired this to us, and since we happen to be sitting at the computer (go figure) we’ll just throw it up without any real editorial genius, and hope our readers or Stammtisch can provide some insight. 366 Montcalm ($649,000), a two bed, one bath “condo alternative” on the North Slope of Bernal … Continue reading An offer date that came and went (366 Montcalm in Bernal Heights)
Tag: Announcements
Polly are you out there?
Life is good when the mainstream media starts reading your blog, and even better when they want to get in touch with our readers: “Polly — Your experience is an interesting one especially since I’m working on a newspaper story about FSBOs in the Bay Area and beyond. I would love to speak with you … Continue reading Polly are you out there?
Zoops!
Sometimes it sucks to be a company like Zillow that built the technology to accurately (up for debate) value more than 70,000,000 homes (without ever going in them), but damnit if that email send button isn’t a bitch to figure out. We might add…this was a mass email, not a personal email.
The Potrero (451 Kansas) South Building Now Selling
Just a quick little note letting you all know the Potrero has begun selling homes in their south building. They also appear to be offering the same limited time offer as they were on the north building back in May. That offer being 2 years of HOA dues, a refrigerator, washer and dryer at no … Continue reading The Potrero (451 Kansas) South Building Now Selling
Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
J.K. Dineen of the San Francisco Business Times (highly recommend getting a subscription if you haven’t already) reported in their latest issue, “Developer Michael Kriozere plans to begin construction on the second tower of One Rincon Hill by the end of the year…” (photo credit: sfcondo.org, this is a view from The Infinity to One … Continue reading Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
Heritage Marina Hotel going Condo! (2550 Van Ness Avenue)
“An investment group comprised of Canadel Development in Canada, and Polar Investments, an Israeli company controlled by Ziel Feldman, paid $25 million for the hotel. They plan to convert it into 100 luxury condominiums and add additional space. The conversion is expected to take 18-24 months, and cost $54 million.” “Proceeds from the final sale … Continue reading Heritage Marina Hotel going Condo! (2550 Van Ness Avenue)
The Lambourne (725 Pine, Nob Hill): Model residences now open
Located at 725 Pine, in the “heart of Nob Hill”, The Lambourne will be “22 studios and one bedroom pied-a-terre urban residences” with “European design elements by Charles DeLisle of Your Space Interiors”, hardwood floors, “petite” Scavolini kitchens with stainless steel appliances, priced from the $300’s to $500’s. Bathrooms sound nice too, with “Carrera marble … Continue reading The Lambourne (725 Pine, Nob Hill): Model residences now open
Plugged by Curbed…you gotta love it!
It is not everyday you get a mention on Curbed…so we’re tooting our own horn. I guess this would be “just quotes”? ;-) “From the re-invented real estate blog (we’ve already forgotten what it used to be called) now called The Front Steps comes news and pics of what’s happening in the formerly-empty lot at … Continue reading Plugged by Curbed…you gotta love it!
733 Front Street, Official website is now up!
Thanks to our friends at zūm llc for this little tid-bit. One of the best new developments in the city has just officially launched their official website, http://www.733frontsf.com Michael Semmen zūm llc | zumllc.com –zūm llc..a 3D picture medley [theFrontSteps] –733 Front Walkthrough [theFrontSteps]
Toothless Bandit
A mother-son crime team is targeting agents in San Francisco and Marin. On May 4th, an agent at Zephyr met a potential buyer and her son at her office. While there, the son excused himself from the room to make a call. He came back and said they had to leave for a family emergency, … Continue reading Toothless Bandit
Tour Friday!
sfnewsletter just published their latest stage of the Tour de San Francisco (real estate). This week they hit up Forest Hill. Check it out at http://www.tdsf.blogspot.com.
Going Live!
Okay….you’ve been asking, and we like to be ahead of schedule, so we might as well go live and begin posting. Spread the word, make sure to “Share Information”, subscribe to our feed, and have fun. WELCOME TO theFrontSteps!
Ellis Act Senate Bill 464 Update
From the San Francisco Association of Realtors Advantage Online: “SB 464 Amended SB 464 (the anti-Ellis Act bill) still is awaiting a vote on the Senate floor. The speculation is that the bill’s author, Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica, still does not have the votes needed for passage. But to improve her chances she has … Continue reading Ellis Act Senate Bill 464 Update
Vallejo home not in MLS up for sale ($6MM), and our lips are sealed.
We know of a property on Vallejo that just came up for sale, but is not in MLS that would appeal to many a contractor. Asking price is $6MM. We have been asked not to post the location at this time, but you are free to contact us if you are a serious buyer, and … Continue reading Vallejo home not in MLS up for sale ($6MM), and our lips are sealed.
3130 Pacific, priced to sell at $12,495,000.00, and almost sold
We almost can’t keep up with some of the brisk sales we’re seeing. 3130 Pacific is “pending”, after 7 days in MLS. Remember 3100 Pacific (next door), the $15,000,000 home that never made it to MLS, received two offers and is sold. A quick explanation of “pending”. In MLS, and real estate in general, there … Continue reading 3130 Pacific, priced to sell at $12,495,000.00, and almost sold
BLŪ (631 Folsom), Sales Office Opening in September
BLŪ, San Francisco’s newest new is planning on opening their sales office in September (so we’re told), and they’re claiming “fresh concepts, crisp lines, attention to detail, clarity of purpose…in an intimate high-rise community.” The development will be one hundred eight condominium units total, and there will be six residences per floor. On the top … Continue reading BLŪ (631 Folsom), Sales Office Opening in September