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?
Tag: San Francisco
Chicken as pet in San Francisco…? No problem!
We were just informed that it is apparently legal to have a Chicken (less than four) as a “pet” in your home in San Francisco. Hmmm…any restaurant food jokes come to mind? We couldn’t help but to cut and paste (below the break) the entire Section 37: Keeping and Feeding of Small Animals, Poultry, and … Continue reading Chicken as pet in San Francisco…? No problem!
Trump gets Palm Beach Mansion into contract around $100 million
Today Zillow is reporting the $100M sale of Trump’s Palm Beach Mansion, thanks to the excellent write up in the Palm Beach Post. [photo credit: Jeffrey Langlois Daily News file photo, on PalmBeachPost.com Business] Some things we find interesting in all of this: 1) Zillow’s Zestimate of the property is off by about $77M (they … Continue reading Trump gets Palm Beach Mansion into contract around $100 million
Letter to Editor: “The buyers are the ones who are panicking…”
We received this email after our post regarding the apparent panic amongst some Realtors in San Francisco: From a fellow SF Realtor… I think Realtors looking for plugs for their listings is an attempt to cater to the new mentality of todays Buyers – not a sign of panic. The Buyers are the ones who … Continue reading Letter to Editor: “The buyers are the ones who are panicking…”
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”
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
Comment du Jour: “I’m a Renter who made the conscience decision to NOT buy…”
This time we take from Eddy!, who we have never met in person, but who continues to impress. His comment was in yesterday’s post, “Isolated Panic amongst some San Francisco Realtors or something larger“: I’m a renter who made the conscience decision to NOT buy — I’m well financed and consider myself reasonably knowledgeable on … Continue reading Comment du Jour: “I’m a Renter who made the conscience decision to NOT buy…”
Isolated Panic amongst some San Francisco Realtors, or something larger?
Recently, we’ve been contacted by more than a dozen Realtors asking if we could “plug” their listings. Typically, this is not something we do as it defeats the purpose, honesty, and transparency of this blog, but we got to thinking…why not? We could make a little $$ from it, and help get the word out … Continue reading Isolated Panic amongst some San Francisco Realtors, or something larger?
We talked fast cars, now we’re talking VB, who’s listening?
Back in November, we advised Luxury High Rise Condo/hotel developers… to take note about a new car club in town and apparently One Rincon Hill did, with the addition of DRIV into their “One Club”. “Your One Rincon Membership grants you 75 points and 900 miles (up to 11 reservation days) which are debited for … Continue reading We talked fast cars, now we’re talking VB, who’s listening?
Ask Us: Did MLS finally kill public access?
Where readers ask and we try to answer. This time, “G” hits us with a fairly easy question, but who knows, maybe it’s our browsers that are messed up. Making it not such an easy question after all: I am no longer able to log on to sfarmls.com, did they take it way from the … Continue reading Ask Us: Did MLS finally kill public access?
Fundraiser in honor of Adrian Ruiz, San Francisco Surfer Killed by Shark Attack in Mexico
[Latest Update: The fundraiser and paddle out were a huge success and tons of fun. Adrian would be happy. -We raised close to $33,000 through the auctions (live/silent), and raffle. –DID YOU WIN A RAFFLE? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT! -Winners can pick up their item(s) at John Colins at 90 Natoma Street San Francisco, … Continue reading Fundraiser in honor of Adrian Ruiz, San Francisco Surfer Killed by Shark Attack in Mexico
Millennium Tower and One Rincon Hill ain’t got nothing on this!
And something tells us Dubai doesn’t have a Board of Supervisors… Is there any way in the world this would happen, and so quickly in San Francisco? The Tallest Building in the World – Burj Dubai! Middle East, then and now:
Life at the St. Regis is pretty damn good *
You know that when I talk “life”, I talk real estate, because real estate is my life, and therefore life (real estate and living) at the St. Regis is pretty damn good. However, there are a few exceptions…the “B” units and one “F” are getting a bit stale! I was fortunate enough to sell Unit … Continue reading Life at the St. Regis is pretty damn good *