Witness another insane overbid in San Francisco. This time, the home that’s got everyone buzzing is 285 Douglass Street. This stunning property isn’t just any home – it’s a dream come true. Four bedrooms, four luxurious baths, and a spacious 3,085 square feet? The asking price? A cool $2.95 million, which, let’s be honest, seemed … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights Home Sells $810,000 Over Asking
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Maximum Overbid of the Week | Lake Street Home Sells $800,000 Over Asking
This house at 135 26th Ave, just off Lake Street, just sold $800,000 over asking. Yes, you read that right. $800,000 from $1,900,000 to $2,700,000 in just six, yes six days. All the media reports out there continue to point to San Francisco as a place nobody wants to be. Yet people still compete for … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Lake Street Home Sells $800,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid of the Week | Pacific Heights Home Sells $525,000 Over Asking
Yet another jaw-dropping San Francisco real estate overbid. Take a look at 2203 Broderick St which just sold for a staggering $525,000 over asking price. This hot sale underscores the continued strength and fierce competition in the San Francisco real estate market for certain homes in certain locations. Originally listed for $2,775,000, this home fetched … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Pacific Heights Home Sells $525,000 Over Asking
Golden Gate Park: Beyond the Hype, a Paradise for Nature Lovers and Culture Buffs
Golden Gate Park is awesome, and everyone knows it. But have you actually ever visited the park? If not, here are five things you absolutely must do… 1. Find your Zen at the Japanese Tea Garden Escape the city noise and find inner peace in this meticulously designed haven. Think calming koi ponds, lush greenery, … Continue reading Golden Gate Park: Beyond the Hype, a Paradise for Nature Lovers and Culture Buffs
Maximum Overbid of the Week | Noe Valley Home Sells $700,000 Over Asking
Another day of eye-popping overbids to close out the week and this Noe Valley Victorian sure delivered. We’re talking a whopping $700,000 over the asking price of $4.1 million, bringing the final sales price to a cool $4.8 million. If you’ve ever strolled down a gorgeous, tree-lined street in Noe Valley, you know this place … Continue reading Maximum Overbid of the Week | Noe Valley Home Sells $700,000 Over Asking
Maximum Overbid Of the Week | Outer Sunset Home Gets $550,000 Over Asking, But Really I Want You To See 1750 Taylor
You thought I forgot didn’t you!? Alas, I did not. It is still Friday, it’s just a little late. This week’s Maximum Overbid: an Outer Sunset home at 2001 48th Ave priced to get…well…overbids. If you price a home in the Sunset at $1,095,000, you’re going to get people through the door, multiple offers, and … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of the Week | Outer Sunset Home Gets $550,000 Over Asking, But Really I Want You To See 1750 Taylor
“The best decision we made.”
Home buying is a big step and always laid with confusion, stress and fear of unknown… That’s when we got referred to Alex, after an initial phone call, we decided to work with him and that was the best decision we made. Especially given the crazy SF home market today. He worked with us at … Continue reading “The best decision we made.”
A 1.18% Mortgage Rate Drop Matters … A LOT!
It’s that time of year…numbers from the prior year come in, get crunched, and speculation for the coming year begins. There is a TON of data and resources to search, and you can read and try to time real estate all you want. We’re just here to narrow it down for you and guide you along the … Continue reading A 1.18% Mortgage Rate Drop Matters … A LOT!
San Francisco Real Estate Market Update To End The Year 2023
It seems I just put out the last San Francisco real estate market report, and the next one already landed. Numbers are in, and you can read the entire macro and micro real estate report right here. For me, I’m an images and charts guy and sometimes get lost in words, so here are the most … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Market Update To End The Year 2023
Just Listed | 742 18th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,695,000
It has been a busy few weeks here at theFrontSteps. I honestly don’t know what to think of it all. On the one hand, I read the news just like all of you, and if you believe it, you’d think San Francisco is an “apocalyptic hell hole”…I believe that’s what Elon Musk described it as. … Continue reading Just Listed | 742 18th Ave | Central Richmond | $1,695,000
2458 Great Highway | Outer Sunset | Off Market Opportunity!
by Bryce Adams Turn Key 2 bed, 1 bath Condo on the Great Highway and Taraval. Both the living and dining room feature snippet views of Ocean Beach and the recently remodeled kitchen and bathroom feature quartz countertops and glass backsplashes. Hardwood and bamboo flooring throughout. A serene, low maintenance backyard is complemented with a … Continue reading 2458 Great Highway | Outer Sunset | Off Market Opportunity!
Should We Pray For a Housing Crash?
In May, a Michigan Facebook user declared, “The new Millennial dream is a housing market crash.” More than 2,600 people Liked or Loved that sentiment; when a larger page recycled the post, it got approval from over 327,000 users. Variations of this meme have floated around social media for years. Although usually presented as a … Continue reading Should We Pray For a Housing Crash?
The Real Estate Records SF Crushed In 2021–and the Ones We Didn’t
According to the real estate aggregate site Redfin, it’s been a wild year for housing across the US, as they have recently published a ranking of ten real estate records broken across the US in 2021. Actually Redfin’s records only go back to 2013, so this might not be all that historic of a year–but … Continue reading The Real Estate Records SF Crushed In 2021–and the Ones We Didn’t
What Should a “Starter Home” Cost In SF?
Take a moment to consider 2574 46th Avenue, a two-bed, one-bath Outer Parkside classic now for sale: The new listing calls this a “wonderful starter home,” but can/should a “starter home” really cost $1.55 million? One perspective is that the concept of a “starter home” is anachronistic in the context of a city like San … Continue reading What Should a “Starter Home” Cost In SF?
In San Francisco, Spooky Addresses Scare Off Big Home Sales
It’s the haunted season, and even real estate can be scary–or at least, certain homes seem to have a talent for scaring buyers. As realtor gossip often has it, homes saddled with a supposedly sinister street number, like 13 or 666, are supposed to suffer depressed home values. But is it true, or just more … Continue reading In San Francisco, Spooky Addresses Scare Off Big Home Sales
Maximum Overbid: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Here’s an overbid riddle for you: When can being just average also make you the best? The answer: When you’re selling a home like 1826 23rd Avenue, far and away our top overbid for the week after closing for more than $1.52 million from a $899K asking price, a margin of well over 69 percent. … Continue reading Maximum Overbid: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet