Because we know many of you don’t read the brilliant comments. From time to time we have to bring them to you (edited slightly for flow): I did not read over the hoards of posts, but i would like to leave a comment! I really do not care how much Realtors make, matters not. But, … Continue reading Comment du Jour: We love Realtors yes we do, we love Realtors how ’bout you!
Tag: San Francisco
So far San Francisco has weathered the storm better.
But in my opinion the biggest thundercloud is on the horizon. That is, given the new conforming limits and the more stringent requirements banks are putting on loans, who will be able to afford what? Previously the 850K to $1.2M property was a relative sweetspot for both luxury condo buyers and SFR buyers alike. However, … Continue reading So far San Francisco has weathered the storm better.
Mac it is…learning (and vacation) begins
Getting to know the San Francisco real estate market is (relatively) easy, getting to know a new iMac is something altogether daunting. Have no fear, I will prevail and theFrontSteps will be running at full speed come August 25th or so. Yup, I bought a new iMac, this one to be exact, and there is … Continue reading Mac it is…learning (and vacation) begins
Installing ultra low-flow toilets at point of sale
We recently caught wind (through Realtor Advantage Online) that As reported almost two years ago, San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission is planning to propose an ordinance that would mandate the installation of ultra low-flow toilets in residential properties at point of sale (i.e., before properties are sold). [A] former aide to soon-to-be Senator Leno, is … Continue reading Installing ultra low-flow toilets at point of sale
Changing the SFAR district map, speak now or forever hold your peace
We love to share the inner workings of our real estate system with you, and especially love to give you a voice, so we’ll consider YOUR comments on this thread as OUR voice and forward the entire link to the San Francisco Association of Realtors for review. The District/Subdistrict Map published by the San Francisco … Continue reading Changing the SFAR district map, speak now or forever hold your peace
Can you say matchy-matchy (3525 Clay)
Need we say more… — Don’t panic. It appears to be limited to just the bedrooms and one bathroom. Nothing a little paint, scraper, and mallet couldn’t fix. After that, you’re left with a great house. –www.3525clayst.com
Quote du jour: “…as the gas prices go up…”
Every so often we have to take from email conversations and post to the site. This from a recent email exchange we had with a client that just recently purchased an A+ unit in an A+ location right about when the market started to turn (south). Despite the gloom and doom, we friggin’ love where … Continue reading Quote du jour: “…as the gas prices go up…”
You like dags? “Sexy, dog-friendly” condo awaits (1944 Green St.)
Ahhhh…San Francisco real estate is so much fun isn’t it? Our market is inundated with agents (4000+ at last count), there’s a growing number of real estate bloggers out there trying to separate themselves from the pack, and the amount of Realtor “marketing” hitting our Inbox is out of control. We like to call this … Continue reading You like dags? “Sexy, dog-friendly” condo awaits (1944 Green St.)
New data coming soon…
Check it out! As Realtors, we get a nifty little report (Advantage Online) sent to us from the very San Francisco Association of Realtors we sometimes criticize. (Hey! We’re allowed to vent.) And like countless other real estate blogs in SF, we bring some of the data to you. Well, SFAR has teamed up with … Continue reading New data coming soon…
Dear San Francisco Realtors: Loving your “token code” gizmo or what?
This question is geared towards the San Francisco Realtors reading this site, and we’re hoping to get some responses, a sort of online petition if you will. (You can comment anonymously by entering [email protected] for email, and whatever name you choose.) We want to hear it. Is this contraption we’re forced to keep at the … Continue reading Dear San Francisco Realtors: Loving your “token code” gizmo or what?
Letter to the Editor: “$2+ million on 22nd between Valencia and Guerrero (3373 22nd St)” and some East Bay insight
Part 1: We noticed it [3373 22nd Street] hadn’t had a Sunday open in a while, but rather than a pending or sold sign outside – we noticed the sign was just gone yesterday. It isn’t on the public mls as in contract – it just isn’t there. You know the scoop? We are dying … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: “$2+ million on 22nd between Valencia and Guerrero (3373 22nd St)” and some East Bay insight
Ask Us: My boss is looking to “find a nice place to rent for his family”
Where readers ask and we (the community) try to answer: Where can my boss find a nice place to rent for his family [includes 10 year old son] where they won’t be the only parents in their neighborhood? Our answer…are you kidding!? This is a loaded question, so we’re going to go ahead and link … Continue reading Ask Us: My boss is looking to “find a nice place to rent for his family”
Price it (real, real) low, and away we go …..(251 Arkansas)
I knew this one would go superfast. You have to wonder if it wouldn’t have gone almost as fast if it were priced at 850K, tho. Anyway, anyone else see this property? It got into contract instantly. A two car garage, north slope Potrero Hill, with a 25 X 100 foot lot, for 679? Simply … Continue reading Price it (real, real) low, and away we go …..(251 Arkansas)
43% over (asking) on 2190 Broadway 9W ($5,000,000)
Just a bit busy, so this from today’s sfnewsletter: “Hi Alex, I just heard a rumor that 9W at 2190 Broadway asked for $3.45M and closed for $5M. An overbid of 43%?” Rumor mill says…TRUE! Also true: that puts the price per square foot of this condo that “needs updating” at $1,562.50; HOA dues are … Continue reading 43% over (asking) on 2190 Broadway 9W ($5,000,000)
Sophie Says: “Silicon Valley [real estate] is bullet-proof”
Well, our frequent reader and commenter, Sophie, doesn’t really say it, the article on BusinessWeek.com does, but she tipped us off, so we’re passing it on. And yes, we still focus on San Francisco real estate, but find ourselves looking more and more that way (San Jose/Penisula), and receiving more and more tips from there, … Continue reading Sophie Says: “Silicon Valley [real estate] is bullet-proof”
“…all this posting of properties on blogs just complicates things.”
Says Realtor to us after not disclosing to him the address of a pocket listing [off market deal] we had known about. (This after his client contacted us directly interested in the property, and the selling agent made us swear on our grandmother’s grave not to disclose the address [publicly online] to anyone in order … Continue reading “…all this posting of properties on blogs just complicates things.”