[Friday a.m. update: We know the suspense is killing you, but you’ll have to a wait a little bit for the announcement of our finalists. We have properties to show, and contingencies to lift (and a bit of a hangover). You’ll know soon enough….and now you know (click to see the finalists)….and let the voting … Continue reading Vote Now: San Francisco Bay Area Sexiest Realtor 2009!
Tag: San Francisco Real Estate
We Clearly Can’t Make The Baby Boomers Happy In San Francisco
This from California Real Estate Magazine [with our comments thrown in]: Baby boomers want suburban [not us], single-story homes [we challenge you to find on in San Francisco] loaded with amenities such as high-speed Internet [that’s doable], larger medicine cabinets [start buying pharm stocks], non-slip floors [okay], lower kitchen cabinets [gonna have to ask the … Continue reading We Clearly Can’t Make The Baby Boomers Happy In San Francisco
San Francisco Housing Market Continues To Show Promising Signs Of Recovery
From the source: The San Francisco housing market continued to show promising signs of recovery through October 2009. Pending single family home sales jumped to 271 homes in October 2009, which represents a 30% increase in the number of pending sales month over month and a 58% increase year over year. Although greater scrutiny in … Continue reading San Francisco Housing Market Continues To Show Promising Signs Of Recovery
5 Steps To Reduce Your Property Tax
If we had a penny for how many times we get asked to provide sales comps for clients/readers that are hoping to lower their property taxes, and how many times we get asked for tips on how to be successful doing so, we’d be millionaires! So, the “Financial Samurai” has come to our rescue by … Continue reading 5 Steps To Reduce Your Property Tax
5 Steps To Flipping Property In San Francisco
1. Find the most unwanted wreck of a home (crack house) in a great neighborhood (Cole Valley) and buy it: 2. Document any 1964 Datsuns with a blown motor trapped in the garage for 40+ years: 3. Rip up disgusting kitchens and baths: — 4. Go to Haight Street, buy a magic wand, tap it … Continue reading 5 Steps To Flipping Property In San Francisco
Close Encounters Of The Blogger/Realtor Kind
Yesterday, I had a client meeting, but didn’t actually get to meet the client (long story), but the boyfriend was there to fill in, and I got this email today (edited for flow) that just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy: Hey Alex, Thanks for stopping by yesterday! Sorry I couldn’t make it. Thought … Continue reading Close Encounters Of The Blogger/Realtor Kind
Wife House Swap San Francisco, Stephen Fowler Moving On…
The tip came in: I thought your readers might find it interesting that poor Stephen Fowler’s house (4218 25th Street) of “Wife Swap” infamy is now on the market. I thought it would only be a matter of time before they moved on to less scrutinized pastures, and now is that time. The home, situated … Continue reading Wife House Swap San Francisco, Stephen Fowler Moving On…
Tasty Views, Cool Beers, And Designer Living, 600 Feet Above Ground At One Rincon Hill
Sometimes you just need a little real estate photo porn to get you through your day. Below are some images from One Rincon Hill (for those wondering, One Rincon Hill is the gigantic tower…some would say phallic symbol… that kisses the west end of the Bay Bridge off/on ramps), which were recently provided to us … Continue reading Tasty Views, Cool Beers, And Designer Living, 600 Feet Above Ground At One Rincon Hill
It’s Not Any White Out, It’s Premier
From a reader: For the “premier [Luxury] real estate office in the City”, white out on the elevator button is a bit ghetto…. I’m just saying. ’nuff said….thanks for the laugh!
Ask Us: 815 Alvarado Just Doesn’t Jibe
Have a look at the front of 815 Alvarado (4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3 car parking, “Single Family Residence” asking $2,965,000) : Now have a look at our reader’s question: So whats the story on 815 Alvarado, SF…..listed as a House…but really has a Legal Inlaw, and only 2 bedrooms upstairs. One can be divided….but … Continue reading Ask Us: 815 Alvarado Just Doesn’t Jibe
Both Millennium Tower’s Grand Penthomes Are Sold, Thanks To A Yacht
In news of the top of the world today, we’ve been told both Grand Penthouse Residents on top of Millennium Tower have now been sold (ink is dry, it’s a done deal). Grand Penthouse A (GPHA), which is on the Northwest corner of the building with a nice big patio, closed escrow recently (somewhere around … Continue reading Both Millennium Tower’s Grand Penthomes Are Sold, Thanks To A Yacht
Stories Of Despair In San Francisco Real Estate (source: sfnewsletter)
I published this exact thing on sfnewsletter today, but since it is a newsletter there is no room for discussion. Hopefully, we’ll get some here. I recently submitted an offer for $425k on a Short Sale in SOMA (175 Bluxome #119). The “lender approved price” was $450k, but the sellers accepted our offer for $425k … Continue reading Stories Of Despair In San Francisco Real Estate (source: sfnewsletter)
How To Find Open Homes In San Francisco (SFOpenHomes.com)
It used to be you had to pick up the San Francisco Chronicle (T-minus 10,9,8,7…before they’re totally gone) in order to find out what Open Houses were there for you to take a look at on your glorious San Francisco Sundays. There is still of course Craigslist, but what a headache going through that! Alas! … Continue reading How To Find Open Homes In San Francisco (SFOpenHomes.com)
San Francisco Property Sales And Prices Continued Rising In June, But Still Down From 2008
We’ve been getting a lot of requests lately to run comparable property reports for homeowners looking to reduce their property taxes, and having to fight an uphill battle against the city proving their case that our market has, in fact, declined on more levels than one. Here is a little bit of information for San … Continue reading San Francisco Property Sales And Prices Continued Rising In June, But Still Down From 2008
King Edward II (The Inn That Is) Wants Your $$, We Just Liked The Aerial
The name piqued our interest, the net income of $399,526 and 9.08% Cap Rate made us click through to the Edward II Inn & Suites marketing schtick (asking $4,400,000), but it was the aerial pdf (with zoom on pg. 4) of San Francisco that made the post: –Edward II Listing Details, Arroyo & Coates
Factoring Weather When Buying A Home In San Francisco Is Anything But Simple
We get these kind of inquiries all the time, and it’s certainly something up for debate, as we all have our own comfort levels as to what is considered warm or “nice”. Heck, Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction lives in Sunny warm L.A., but by following his Twitter feed, you’d think he’s better suited for … Continue reading Factoring Weather When Buying A Home In San Francisco Is Anything But Simple