Tag: real estate

Hey Buyers! Turns Out There’s More Inventory Than You Thought

Have a look at what hit our email in the past couple months, and the companies heavily marketing “pocket listings”, “off market” property, or “not on MLS” opportunities. You, the buyer, would probably like to know about these opportunities, wouldn’t you? Well…you can’t. Not until these brokerages wake up and join the year 2013, move … Continue reading Hey Buyers! Turns Out There’s More Inventory Than You Thought

Buying A Home In San Francisco – Step 5 And Beyond: Depends On How Step 4 Goes

There is one guarantee after writing an offer on a property in San Francisco, and that is there is no guarantee you’ll get the property. With multiple offers all too common, sellers holding the upper hand, extremely low inventory, and thousands of buyers in the market, writing an offer is only part of the property … Continue reading Buying A Home In San Francisco – Step 5 And Beyond: Depends On How Step 4 Goes

Buying A Home In San Francisco – Step 2: Get New Listings Fed To You Automatically

Yesterday, we educated you on the first and most important step in the San Francisco home buying process, so today we’re moving on… Step 2 – Get New Listings Fed To You Automatically (via Email or Text) Our market moves fast, and so must you. You might have thought the next step would be to … Continue reading Buying A Home In San Francisco – Step 2: Get New Listings Fed To You Automatically

San Francisco Real Estate Most Recent Sales And New Listings

We all know where to go to find new listings, and we all love to check them out, but what all of you homeowners (and buyers) REALLY love is knowing what the home down the street sold for. Right? For that, I bring you the same thing I have for the past 10 years…sfnewsletter and … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Most Recent Sales And New Listings

The Facebook IPO And San Francisco Real Estate…Birds Of A Feather

Our friends over at Movoto recently published a blog article about how the Facebook IPO will create at least $1 Billion in Bay Area property value, and they asked me to share it with you, so I am. There is certainly a TON of hype surrounding Facebook’s IPO, and with good reason. Everybody likes to … Continue reading The Facebook IPO And San Francisco Real Estate…Birds Of A Feather

Sorry Smith, Nguyen Wins. Lee A Close Second. Garcia In Third.

Top 10 California Home Buyer Surnames: Excellent and relevant data C.A.R! I’m gonna go get me a mailing list of Nguyens, Lees, and Chens, and sell me some houses! The complete report is below (in PowerPoint). Have a ball with the data. I did. Buyers be warned. Instead of being asked for proof of funds, … Continue reading Sorry Smith, Nguyen Wins. Lee A Close Second. Garcia In Third.

Real Estate Commissions…

(Editor’s Note: The following is reprinted from the Real Estate Bulletin, spring 2012 issue, published by the California Department of Real Estate.) “The California Real Estate Law (Business and Professions Code §10000, et seq.) does not prohibit the sharing of commissions. Before going further, it must be understood that this section and its analysis only … Continue reading Real Estate Commissions…

Ask: I Want To Rent A Home Built On “Those Stilt Kind Of Things”…

This is one for the community: I love your blog. I just moved here from NYC a week ago and it’s been an invaluable resource. I just found a rental that I love, [removed]. Gorgeous views, built in 1939 or so. Problem is, a friend from SF pointed out that it’s a “downhill home.” (I’d … Continue reading Ask: I Want To Rent A Home Built On “Those Stilt Kind Of Things”…

A Fixer Of Epic Proportions “Not On MLS”: 30-32 Prescott, Telegraph Hill

[Update: Property is now on MLS. Keep your eyes on PocketListings.net for your chance at many other off market opportunities, as this one was first posted there several weeks ago.] This is one of those properties where every step you take inside the building you wonder if you’ll end up one floor below, like in … Continue reading A Fixer Of Epic Proportions “Not On MLS”: 30-32 Prescott, Telegraph Hill

Spring Break!

Hello all, My children are on Spring Break this week, and although I thought I’d have time to post, I really don’t. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime, I am still answering emails and phone calls should you have any questions about San Francisco real estate, or should you need to write an … Continue reading Spring Break!

President Barack Obama’s Deficit Reduction Commission Looks at Homeownership and the Mortgage Interest Deduction

We just had this come across our email, so we thought we’d share: President Barack Obama’s Deficit Reduction Commission Looks at Homeownership and the Mortgage Interest Deduction The New York Times reported last week that President Barack Obama’s Deficit Reduction Commission—a bipartisan commission on reducing the federal debt—is likely to recommend a plan to repeal … Continue reading President Barack Obama’s Deficit Reduction Commission Looks at Homeownership and the Mortgage Interest Deduction

Zillow’s Zestimates Rubbing You Wrong Too? Vent!

From a reader: Average condos in SF are up 4.9% in the past year. I am happy for everyone who owns one, but I have a problem with the means of estimating a condo’s value and that is via Zillow. I won’t waste your time telling me to ignore Zillow, as I would like to … Continue reading Zillow’s Zestimates Rubbing You Wrong Too? Vent!

San Francisco… You So Bad Ass!

From the San Francisco Association of Realtors: Scarcity of Defaults Demonstrates Enduring Value of San Francisco Real Estate Of all U.S. mortgage holders, about one quarter, or 11.3 million households, is underwater, meaning they owe more than their homes are worth. In California, the percentage is even greater—35 percent. According to First American CoreLogic, the … Continue reading San Francisco… You So Bad Ass!