May 2016 Market Report | San Francisco


We saw first quarter median Single Family Home prices in San Francisco jump with their biggest percentage increase (5.6%) in a decade, and in April’s numbers continue this strong upwards trend. The median price in San Francisco was $1,380,000 in April, the highest ever, and a 4.5% increase over March (yikes!). Resale Condo/Loft Median Prices … Continue reading May 2016 Market Report | San Francisco

Top 10 Underbids | A Medley Of Sorts


When I peruse these top 10 Overbid and Underbid lists that we crank out at The Goods for all of our clients (myself included), I often sit and wonder what is more of a story: A) The ultra modern residence at 748 Treat that clinched this week’s top Underbid spot by selling for nearly 7% … Continue reading Top 10 Underbids | A Medley Of Sorts

From $1.6M To $822k, NOPA Multi Unit Finally Finds A Buyer


In this week’s list of top 10 underbids, we have 5 multi-unit properties, 3 single family homes, and only 2 condos (SOMA and Noe Valley). Coming in at #1 is this NOPA multi-unit building, which just closed 15.69% under it’s most recent asking price of $975,000, at $822,000. Hang on…it gets better.

San Francisco Condo Prices Down 3% Since Month Prior, Up 15% YTD


SAN FRANCISCO CONDOMINIUM PRICES DECLINED 3 PERCENT IN SEPTEMBER FROM PREVIOUS MONTH, UP 15 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR Resale Inventory Surpasses Two Months of Supply for First Time in Two Years According to The Mark Company Trend Sheet San Francisco – October 14, 2015 – San Francisco condominium prices declined 3 percent from the previous … Continue reading San Francisco Condo Prices Down 3% Since Month Prior, Up 15% YTD

The Spread Of Million Dollar Homes In San Francisco


Check out this interactive map of the spread of million dollar (or more) single family home listings in San Francisco since March 2010: [Source: Trulia] I’m not sure I like this…

SOLD: 88 King St., South Beach, San Francisco


Working for sellers and working for buyers…that’s what I do. I have a great client that I showed all kinds of different properties to in all parts of the city. Turns out, he really liked South Beach and all it has to offer (proximity to water, Giants games, restaurants, vibrancy, downtown, etc.), but we just … Continue reading SOLD: 88 King St., South Beach, San Francisco

When is the best time of year to buy or sell a home?


Recently featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Paragon’s Chief Market tracking guru, and yours truly had a few things to say on the matter. The annual cycle starts in January and February, when buyers return to the market after the near-dead holiday season but find little to choose from and start bidding up prices. By … Continue reading When is the best time of year to buy or sell a home?

Maximum Overbid Of The Week| 80% Over Off Lake


What more can you say…the marketing remarks for 218 27th Ave say it all, “Contractors Special with Bay View from front steps. 25X120 lot; occupancy classification R3 per 3R Report; Zoning District per 3R Report RM1; This is an AS IS sale. Bring your contractors and hard hats. Laundry and 3rd bedroom is not warranted.” … Continue reading Maximum Overbid Of The Week| 80% Over Off Lake

Where to Buy a Home In San Francisco For Your Money


The charts below are based upon 2015 YTD transactions reported to MLS by July 24, 2015 . We’ve generally broken out the neighborhoods with the most sales within given price points. To a large degree, if you’re buying a house in San Francisco, your price range effectively determines the possible neighborhoods to consider. That does … Continue reading Where to Buy a Home In San Francisco For Your Money

Maximum Overbids Of the Week | $625,000 Over In Noe Valley | 291 Square Foot Studio Sells For $415,000


And the winner is…682 Duncan for a mere $625,000 over asking, and just shy of $1600 per square foot: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 682 Duncan Street 3/2.00/N/A 12 $1,050,000 $1,675,000 59.52% 430 Nevada Street 2/1.00/N/A 27 $699,000 $1,065,000 52.36% 1520 15th Street 2/1.00/N/A 22 $799,000 $1,175,000 47.06% 2219 25th Avenue 2/1.00/N/A … Continue reading Maximum Overbids Of the Week | $625,000 Over In Noe Valley | 291 Square Foot Studio Sells For $415,000

Maximum Overbids Of The Week


Here you go: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 11 Hiliritas Avenue 2/1.00/N/A 11 $899,000 $1,525,000 69.63% 682 Duncan Street 3/2.00/N/A 12 $1,050,000 $1,675,000 59.52% 430 Nevada Street 2/1.00/N/A 27 $699,000 $1,065,000 52.36% 1072 Noe Street 2/1.00/N/A 8 $1,898,000 $2,800,000 47.52% 578 Elizabeth Street 2/1.00/N/A 0 $1,495,000 $2,200,000 47.16% 1520 15th Street 2/1.00/N/A … Continue reading Maximum Overbids Of The Week

Home Sales by San Francisco District and Price


These charts show the breakdown of San Francisco home sales as reported to the city’s Multiple Listing Service, year to date 2015. We picked this period, because generally speaking prices appreciated again in late winter/ early spring 2015. These analyses are sorted by city districts and neighborhoods by the number of transactions in different sales-price … Continue reading Home Sales by San Francisco District and Price

Fixers Take The Cake | San Francisco Top 10 Overbids


If you look at nothing else on these property lists I’ve posted below, have a look at the top 3 overbids…and my gallery of favorite photos. Top 10 Overbids of the week: Address BR/BA/Units DOM List Price Sold Price Overbid 566 6th Avenue 568 2-4 Units 21 $895,000 $1,800,000 101.12% 11 Hiliritas Avenue 2/1.00/N/A 11 … Continue reading Fixers Take The Cake | San Francisco Top 10 Overbids

Should You Rent Or Buy | San Francisco


The debate will go on and on forever, should you rent or buy. Thankfully, some really, really smart people at the New York Times have updated their amazingly interactive Rent versus Buy calculator to help you with your decision, or confuse you just a little bit more. Following on the heels of our Mid Year … Continue reading Should You Rent Or Buy | San Francisco

New Case-Shiller reflects continuing appreciation of SF Bay Area home prices this spring


The new April Case-Shiller Home Price Index for the Bay Area counties of SF, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda and Contra Costa, released 7/7/15, reflects the middle of our spring market. (The Index is released 2 months after the month indicated.) All home price tiers saw further increases. Since the April Index is a 3-month rolling … Continue reading New Case-Shiller reflects continuing appreciation of SF Bay Area home prices this spring

What I Know That You Don’t…Multiple Off Market Buying And Selling Opportunities


I just wanted to drop a quick little note for all of you buyers and sellers out there, mostly buyers. If you are looking for property in Cole Valley, Union Square, Lone Mountain, Outer Parkside (most call it the Sunset), Russian Hill, Pacific Heights, Nob Hill, or St. Francis Wood, I know of properties that … Continue reading What I Know That You Don’t…Multiple Off Market Buying And Selling Opportunities