Tag: San Francisco

Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes May 2007 versus May 2008

From Garrett, as always, with love: District Map (PDF) Single Family Homes District 1 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales 18 26 Median Selling Price 1,597,500 1,433,642 Average DOM 35 34 District 2 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales 48 51 Median Selling Price 897,000 835,000 Average DOM 32 35 District 3 May-07 May-08 Number of Sales … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes May 2007 versus May 2008

Before, After, Up, Down…Straight Up Confusion on 2542 Fillmore

Hats off to the developer for a job well done and having the cajones to see this project at 2542 Fillmore through. Had you seen the before, you’d realize how great is the after. Oh…we have the before: …and the after …and even more. The before price of $2,675,000 (August 2005), the after price of … Continue reading Before, After, Up, Down…Straight Up Confusion on 2542 Fillmore

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!?

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!

We tried to tell you, 188 Minna #33D at the St. Regis hits the block

We did try to tell you, and a couple of people responded, with whom we might be writing an offer on this unit at the St. Regis , but for those that missed it, you’re day has come too. Unit 33D at the St. Regis hits the block for $3,725,000 and it is sweet! Glad … Continue reading We tried to tell you, 188 Minna #33D at the St. Regis hits the block

Time out for the Adrian Ruiz Memorial Fundraiser

We’re simply too busy at the moment working with clients, changing up the sfnewsletter, living life, and helping organize and spread the word about the Adrian Ruiz Memorial Fundraiser. We have no time for our beloved theFrontSteps today. Please follow that link or click on the photo below to see all the great things San … Continue reading Time out for the Adrian Ruiz Memorial Fundraiser

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