Tag: San Francisco Real Estate

Stats & Numbers: 2-4 Unit April ’07 versus April ’08

From Garrett, as always, with love: District Map (PDF) 2-4 Units District 1 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 7 8 Median Selling Price 1,450,000 1,380,000 Average DOM 95 90 District 2 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 8 7 Median Selling Price 1,037,500 1,200,000 Average DOM 47 61 District 3 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 1 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: 2-4 Unit April ’07 versus April ’08

Reader Reports: Bay Area attracts top talent and money

From a reader: “Best article of what is really going on in SF…” We have to agree that it is a very good example of the caliber of intellect, talent, and passion we find in San Francisco that will certainly help San Francisco weather this storm; however, it is not the entire picture. A good … Continue reading Reader Reports: Bay Area attracts top talent and money

Chart challenge: San Francisco mimics Japanese land value decline (sort of)

Accepting our recent challenge to “show us a legitimate graph of home values for San Francisco, or the Bay Area, or California, or the Nation, hell you might as well make it the world for that matter, that looks like [the declining chart on this post]”, Paul G steps up to the plate with this … Continue reading Chart challenge: San Francisco mimics Japanese land value decline (sort of)

Chart fun: Declining Real Estate Values

Recently on a few blogs around town, there was a mention of the Prestige Home Index, and there was (is) continually a hullabaloo about declining home values in California and the nation. Here’s the graph: Forget for a minute the exact parameters of this graph and assume it is an average depiction of home price … Continue reading Chart fun: Declining Real Estate Values

Weekly Fluj: Inventory, is there a lot of it?

Lots of people yapping on and on about how San Francisco listing inventory is through the roof, sales volume is in the toilet, and both median and average home prices have plummeted, but the Fluj says: Seemingly the perception is that there is a lot of inventory, but is there, really? And as for prices, … Continue reading Weekly Fluj: Inventory, is there a lot of it?

Check me out on Examiner.com

I have a new gig at Examiner.com, and I hope you’ll join me there from time to time. I still expect to do the lion’s share of my writing here and on sfnewsletter, but this sounded like an opportunity I shouldn’t pass up. Check it out, and as always, help spread the word. [Update: Ugly … Continue reading Check me out on Examiner.com

How walkable is your home?

…and continuing with our education for the week, we’re introduced to Walk Score from another reader. Really, we haven’t been living under a rock, honest to God, but keep sending us information and we’ll keep getting edumucated. What is Walk Score? “Walk Score’s patent-pending technology calculates a Walk Score for any property and shows a … Continue reading How walkable is your home?

Stats & Numbers: Condos April ’07 vs. April ’08

From Garrett, muchas Gracias! District Map (PDF) Condominiums District 1 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 5 11 Median Selling Price 975,000 1,065,000 Average DOM 32 31 District 2 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 4 0 Median Selling Price 712,000 Average DOM 45 District 3 Apr-07 Apr-08 Number of Sales 2 4 Median Selling Price 652,000 … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Condos April ’07 vs. April ’08

Crime on the rise in Bernal Heights?

It seems to be the week of getting edumucated on theFrontSteps. First chickens, now rising crime in Bernal Heights? We have no factual evidence to support what we’re saying, but the information has come to us from a very reliable and trustworthy source. We’re hoping you (the reader) can shed some light on the matter. … Continue reading Crime on the rise in Bernal Heights?

New Realtor “tactics”, a dog, a quote, and no contact info? (1445 Cole)

From a reader: Hi guys, Have you seen this listing? http://www.1445cole.com I live a block away, and got a little invitation in my mailbox for a “private viewing” complete with wine and snacks, [five days ago]. I couldn’t go, so I haven’t seen the property, but I thought this was definitely a new tactic–esp. in … Continue reading New Realtor “tactics”, a dog, a quote, and no contact info? (1445 Cole)

153 Avila: A done deal and providing a bit of “color”

Recently we had someone ask if we could “provide a bit of color on 153 Avila”, a contemporary 3 bed, 2.5 bath, single family home in the Marina asking $2,695,000, and as a matter of fact, we can provide some “color”. It sold after 14 days on the market for $2,975,000 (10.4% over asking) or … Continue reading 153 Avila: A done deal and providing a bit of “color”

Two Tickets to See the Police and Elvis Costello

We’re getting some great items donated for the Adrian Ruiz Memorial Fundraiser, so make sure you keep checking the link and plan on attending: http://thefrontsteps.com/2008/05/09/adrian-ruiz-fundraiser/ Tickets to the Police. Two nights at the Ritz. Trip for two with the Golden State Warriors to an away game. Check it out. Fellow bloggers, please link to it. … Continue reading Two Tickets to See the Police and Elvis Costello

Lemonade for sale! And a Cow Hollow Single Family Home Pocket Listing too

As you know, we are out enjoying the weather, but said we might come in for some lemonade and do a post. And since our phones and emails never get a break, we thought we’d introduce you to something sweet, that hit both the phones and emails today: [Update:] 1807 Greenwich: Contemporary Cow Hollow House … Continue reading Lemonade for sale! And a Cow Hollow Single Family Home Pocket Listing too

Eff theFrontSteps!

It’s too damn hot and nice outside to blog about San Francisco real estate today. Maybe when we come in for a lemonade we’ll get to some posts, but for now, the sun is blazing and we say, Eff theFrontSteps! Get outside and enjoy the weather, because you know it won’t last! If you absolutely … Continue reading Eff theFrontSteps!

Weekly Fluj: “Everybody’s Redheaded Stepchild”…the Sunset

As you know by now, we caught the Fluj, and those of you that are familiar with his opinionated writing about San Francisco real estate know that he is nothing short of extraordinarily gifted at firing people up, not to mention a wizard with MLS and various other stats to support his arguments about San … Continue reading Weekly Fluj: “Everybody’s Redheaded Stepchild”…the Sunset