…by none other than McGoldrick and Peskin (surprised Daly isn’t in on this one). From the SFAR Advantage Online e-newsletter we Realtors receive, and of course we’re sharing with you: Increases in Rate of Real Property Transfer Tax Rate Proposed Two Supervisors, Aaron Peskin and Jake McGoldrick, have proposed increases in the rate of the … Continue reading Verbatim: Real Property Transfer Tax Rate Increase Proposed
Tag: San Francisco Real Estate
Stats & Numbers: “Home sales up,” “Home sales down”
Perhaps the best way to begin this little ditty is with Leslie Appleton Young’s (Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors) quote from the very report from which we obtained this information: Knowing the median price is interesting, but it is as indicative of the value of your home as knowing the median temperature … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: “Home sales up,” “Home sales down”
Ask Us: “Should structural concrete be included in the condo square footage?”
Where readers ask, and we try to answer: Hi – I read your article [about calculating square footage in San Francisco] and had a quick question on measuring square footage in a high-rise condominium in San Francisco. Do you know if the structural concrete should get included in the condo square footage? The condo I … Continue reading Ask Us: “Should structural concrete be included in the condo square footage?”
St. Regis, 188 Minna #33D, Back on Market!
So you heard me complain, and cry, and moan that my clients missed out on unit 33D at the St. Regis. Well, now it’s back on the market, still $3,695,000, still spectacular, and still available. The buyer, which just so happened to be represented by the seller’s agent as well, has walked (the wife claiming … Continue reading St. Regis, 188 Minna #33D, Back on Market!
Poof! Zee computer is dead! Mac or PC is now the question
…and with that, my computer is toast (writing this remotely). There will be no posts today, but I did get sfnewsletter done. Check it out by clicking “see a sample” on that page. Until I get up and running again on my own machine (likely a Mac this time), twitter might have to suffice. A … Continue reading Poof! Zee computer is dead! Mac or PC is now the question
Coming Soon: 2950 Vallejo, it’ll only take you $25,000,000
Nestled into, or perched atop (it’s all perspective), one of the most prestigious hills in San Francisco (we’d almost go so far as to say the world), 2950 Vallejo appears to be coming soon…for $25,000,000. From our reader: One of my absolutely favorite houses is hitting the market. You probably already know this, but I … Continue reading Coming Soon: 2950 Vallejo, it’ll only take you $25,000,000
San Francisco Real Estate? Who needs it? We raised $32,320!
In case you’re wondering where we’ve been, and why so silent, we’d like to remind you of an awesome event we just pulled off. We’ll be putting together a full wrap-up of the event as well as raffle winners, but a quick tally shows we raised closed to $33,000! Hats off to those that attended … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate? Who needs it? We raised $32,320!
Comment du Jour: “Check out the VC funding [the Bay Area] received…”
From Aubear1 in Bay Area attracts top talent and money (theFrontSteps): Check out the percentage of VC funding that this region received during Q1 ’08 versus other parts of the country: PWC MoneyTree.com I can’t think of a more compelling piece of information that paints the picture of how this region continues to create both … Continue reading Comment du Jour: “Check out the VC funding [the Bay Area] received…”
Check Mate! One day on the market and in escrow (2401 Divisadero)
It’s really only the kitchen floors that inspired the title “Check Mate”, or is it the quote from Eddy! that came along with his email? [One] Day on market. In Escrow. I’d written about this one on [theFrontSteps.ORG] in the old days. Buyers are out there and ready to strike! We’d have to agree the … Continue reading Check Mate! One day on the market and in escrow (2401 Divisadero)
188 Minna #33D (St. Regis) in contract (~$3.7M) after one week…are you kidding me!?
[Update: As of 6/13/2008 at 8pm, it is again available. The buyers in contract pulled out, my buyer has had a change of heart feeling SoMa is a bit “dead”, so we won’t be writing an offer at this time, and now we wait to see what happens.] I can’t believe what I’m writing. Months … Continue reading 188 Minna #33D (St. Regis) in contract (~$3.7M) after one week…are you kidding me!?
CondoDomain slapped with MLS hand (of law) for providing basic data
This is certainly not new news to me, as I’ve had to deal with these very issues (not being allowed to show sold comps to my readers unless they register first), with sfnewsletter, and Kevin Boer in the comments on this post says it right: Here’s what’s ironic: You guys are in the industry, so … Continue reading CondoDomain slapped with MLS hand (of law) for providing basic data
Help some clients decide on an offer (579 23rd Ave)
We’re going to get a little Web 2.1 for the moment and do something we can’t recall ever seeing anywhere on the web (please correct us if we’re wrong), and that is open up the mic to advice on a price when an offer is in hand as of moments ago. Had you seen me … Continue reading Help some clients decide on an offer (579 23rd Ave)
Penthouse views at Pre-Foreclosure pricing! (1254 Washington)
Perhaps the marketing remarks say it all: “Amazing opportunity. Pre-foreclosure sale of a European style Nob Hill penthouse with spectacular views of the city & bay. This is a 6 room Edwardian flat in need of some serious TLC, but is a one of a kind unit and must be sold now!” Is that pre-foreclosure … Continue reading Penthouse views at Pre-Foreclosure pricing! (1254 Washington)
Liberty Hill Pocket Listing
Contact us if the below sounds of interest. Unique Liberty Hill Opportunity — 2 Properties on one Lot + Upside $2,500,000 20th Street x Dolores & Church A+ Location Overlooking Dolores Park w/Expansive Views Rear House (Just Completed): Custom Urban Oasis Approx 2000 ft plus loft Top of the Line Design & Construction Fully Detached … Continue reading Liberty Hill Pocket Listing
…and the Pro Surfers come through!
This just in, and added to the Adrian Ruiz Memorial Fundraiser auction/raffle items. A big Mahalo to the Island crew for sending this our way! That’s definitely spreading the Aloha! (Yes, this is still a San Francisco real estate blog, but that element is taking a back seat for the time being.) The following pros … Continue reading …and the Pro Surfers come through!
theFrontSteps is trying Twitter!
Testing out yet another new (to us) time vacuum, I thought we’d give this Twitter thing a go on theFrontSteps. If you care to track it, you can do so here (I think): twitter.com/theFrontSteps. There is certainly going to be a learning curve for this, but it does have some potential for real estate obsessed … Continue reading theFrontSteps is trying Twitter!