Here is yet another example of the types of things we/you can do on theFrontSteps.org. This is a great post that was put up by Eddy!. We tried and tried to come up with a system here to allow readers and tipsters to post directly to this blog, but it was no easy task. Enjoy, … Continue reading Twin Vics, San Francisco Real Estate and the foundations of a social network
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A friendly reminder that we moved to thefrontsteps.ORG
Hello all you RSS readers and other feeds. Just a friendly reminder that we did, in fact, move from here at theFrontSteps.com over to thefrontsteps.org. We plan on doing most, if not all, of our future real estate commentary over there. On that platform, you now have a voice too! We hope you come join … Continue reading A friendly reminder that we moved to thefrontsteps.ORG
We moved to theFrontSteps.org
A friendly reminder that if you didn’t know already, we moved to theFrontSteps.org…for the time being and are doing most of our posts there. If you came to this site looking for some past information, please check the Archives, or “browse site by category” over there in the right hand column. Lots of good stuff … Continue reading We moved to theFrontSteps.org
The Facebook of San Francisco Real Estate (www.theFrontSteps.org)
The time has come to unveil the latest creation, http://www.theFrontSteps.org. We hope you like it, and we hope you participate. We even give props to SocketSite. We’re calling it “A Social Network for real estate obsessed San Franciscans”. Go check it out at http://www.theFrontSteps.ORG (note: You currently must type the www, and don’t forget the … Continue reading The Facebook of San Francisco Real Estate (www.theFrontSteps.org)
Ask Us: Calculating 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
Where readers ask and we try to answer. How are 30 year fixed mortgage rates calculated? My Real Estate agent said that it is an average of the trailing 12 month’s surveys by WSJ and BankRate.com, can someone confirm this? As soon as a mortgage professional chimes in, we’ll post the answer here. Since we’re … Continue reading Ask Us: Calculating 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates
What’s up with the silence?
As many of you know, this little San Francisco Real Estate blog (not so little anymore) is a hobby. My main focus is still selling real estate in San Francisco and making sfnewsletter the best it can be. I’m currently working with many clients, as well as enjoying seeing sfnewsletter take off, not to mention … Continue reading What’s up with the silence?
Fridays = sfnewsletter
…and a big reason why posts on theFrontSteps are always light on Friday. To see the latest issue of sfnewsletter, click here, especially if you’re an Eichler fan, like us. Real estate agents and mortgage brokers! To send sfnewsletter to your sphere of influence? Click Here (sfnewsletter.com) Feel like touring some San Francisco neighborhoods, Click … Continue reading Fridays = sfnewsletter
Still confused about Conforming Loan Limits?
3 Oceans Real Estate provides some answers: Raising the conforming loan limit has the following benefits: 1. It does in fact greatly stimulate the economy 2. Many consumers who got in over their head will now be able to afford their mortgage 3. Greater affordability for housing is created 4. It will influence a portion … Continue reading Still confused about Conforming Loan Limits?
Suburbs be damned! Thank God we live in San Francisco
From a reader “DL” regarding The Next Slum? (The Atlantic.com): For 60 years, Americans have pushed steadily into the suburbs, transforming the landscape and (until recently) leaving cities behind. But today the pendulum is swinging back toward urban living, and there are many reasons to believe this swing will continue. As it does, many low-density … Continue reading Suburbs be damned! Thank God we live in San Francisco
San Francisco ranks #2 for Greenliness (means we’re Green)
Is that a word? Who cares, check it out on Popsci. [via Green Key Real Estate] We’re not so sure about that transportation part, but at least we’re working in the right direction. [Update: “Is there an image in that green rectangle?” Keep looking, and you tell us.]
Comment du Jour: “I like park benches…”
Because we can’t possibly come up with all this good stuff on our own, and if you’re not in the comments, you’re missing out. This from “Dave” in Octavia boulevard, what happened? I like the park benches they added right on the edge of the six lane “boulevard” [Octavia at Fell-Market area] where cars exit/enter … Continue reading Comment du Jour: “I like park benches…”
Ask Us: Converting from Condo to Duplex or Single Family
Where readers ask and we try to answer: Looking to understand how to change a 2 unit condo (1 building, 2 separate addresses, 1 owner) to a duplex or single family residence. How this happened: We bought the upstairs, and when the bottom unit became available we bought the bottom unit. Problem: Now deemed “unwarrantable” … Continue reading Ask Us: Converting from Condo to Duplex or Single Family
I AM the greatest real estate agent in the world
Straight up WTF! “Greatest real estate agent in the world-Your name here”. Are you kidding? (Curbed is going to love this one.) It appears there is not actually a contest for who is in fact the greatest, rather who can send the most links. Well it’s working, because we’re linking to it. First off, I … Continue reading I AM the greatest real estate agent in the world
Octavia Boulevard: What happened?
If you want to see what’s wrong with planning in San Francisco – and how the city suffers as a result – take a stroll down Octavia Boulevard.A year ago, four empty lots along the way were awarded to architects and developers who won a civic competition. Neighborhood leaders helped draw up the rules. They … Continue reading Octavia Boulevard: What happened?
Ask Us: What’s up with Bernal Heights?
Where readers ask and we try to answer: What is going on now with the real estate in Bernal [Heights]? I am concerned about the houses on the Cesar Chavez side, which are newer. One under a million, one 1.25 mil, and one for 2 mil? We’re not quite sure which properties EXACTLY you are … Continue reading Ask Us: What’s up with Bernal Heights?
“When is an asking price NOT the asking price?”
By Meagan Levitan Question: When is an asking price NOT the asking price? Answer: When an offer date is set. This is the conclusion I’ve come to in the last month as I’ve written offers for clients (and lost out) or simply watched properties that got immediate and intense attention from buyers. It seems that … Continue reading “When is an asking price NOT the asking price?”