Tag: San Francisco

Rent vs. Buy…the old debate…in an interactive graph

A few readers sent us this totally cool link, and so we must post for it you. Is It Better to Buy or Rent? Compare the costs of renting and buying equivalent homes. Click CALCULATE each time you change an entry. We had some fun with this for a while. Make sure to tweak the sliders. … Continue reading Rent vs. Buy…the old debate…in an interactive graph

Picture your favorite touchdown dance right here

  “But Lennar’s enterprising relationship with San Francisco City Hall — in which it has come to control much of the city’s remaining undeveloped land — gives the company unparalleled sway over how San Francisco will evolve, arguably rivaling the clout of the city’s elected leadership and the voters themselves.” But… “‘They [Lennar] have agreed … Continue reading Picture your favorite touchdown dance right here

Reason we live here #1

There are many reasons why we love San Francisco, one of the top being the unique real estate in our town. Take a look at 3335 Clay, a 2bed, 2 bath condo in Presidio Heights asking $1,125,000. From the text it sounds like just another condo, but you owe it to yourself to check it … Continue reading Reason we live here #1

Ask an Expert (Sven Lavine), Inner Parkside Weather and height restrictions

“I enjoy reading your newsletter and your blog. Thanks for all the helpful info. Would you mind helping me better understand Inner Parkside w/respect with the weather? We’re looking at a home on the west side of 16th; does that mean we’re doomed to being shrouded in fog? Also, more importantly, is it virtually impossible … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Sven Lavine), Inner Parkside Weather and height restrictions

Developing Hunters Point

“The neglected areas of San Francisco’s southeast shore would be remade into a destination spot with a new football stadium, hundreds of acres of open space and thousands of new homes…” “As it did for the San Francisco Giants’ waterfront ballpark, the city would contribute the land. Lennar (Lennar Corp. of Miami, a Fortune 500 … Continue reading Developing Hunters Point

Atherton for Sale…no not the town

“Built in 1881 for Mrs. Dominga de Goni Atherton after the death of her husband, Faxon Dean Atherton, who was in the trading business and after whom the town of Atherton was named. The Atherton Home was one of the first or among the first Queen Anne residences to be built in San Francisco.” And … Continue reading Atherton for Sale…no not the town

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Alexander Clark)

“I enjoy reading your newsletter and your blog. Thanks for all the helpful info. Would you mind helping me better understand Inner Parkside w/respect with the weather? We’re looking at a home on the west side of 16th; does that mean we’re doomed to being shrouded in fog? Also, more importantly, is it virtually impossible … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Alexander Clark)

My client walked…

We just got this over the cyber-waves from one of our members… “Just wanted to let you know that despite the market being ‘down’, my clients just walked from their transaction with a $343,467.89 profit.  They bought 4 years ago.  That is after deductions they calculated as ‘lost’ for repairs, payments, etc.”  Hmmm. [Editor’s note-The transaction was … Continue reading My client walked…

Ask an Expert, Height limits Outer Sunset/Parkside (Sven Lavine)

“hello, I recently bought a house in the outer sunset district (48th and Ortega ) of San Francisco. I am trying to figure out exactly what are the building/remodeling restrictions for my zone. Specifically I am interested in finding out about height restrictions, such as building a third story for an ocean view or adding … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Height limits Outer Sunset/Parkside (Sven Lavine)

Ask an Expert, Height limits in Outer Sunset/Parkside (Alexander Clark)

“hello, I recently bought a house in the outer sunset district (48th and Ortega ) of San Francisco. I am trying to figure out exactly what are the building/remodeling restrictions for my zone. Specifically I am interested in finding out about height restrictions, such as building a third story for an ocean view or adding … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Height limits in Outer Sunset/Parkside (Alexander Clark)

Public School Assignments are in

  So you move to San Francisco, you get out-bid on your first home, then again on your second, and finally you get the home of your dreams, a TIC that just won the condo conversion lottery.  You’re excited about the neighborhood, you’ve seen the school down the street, and Wham!  Reality hits.  Your child might … Continue reading Public School Assignments are in

What’s going down (or up) in Mission Bay

Information provided by: Amanda Jones of Vanguard Properties, and a member of sfnewsletter ™. San Francisco’s new Mission Bay development covers 303 acres of land between the San Francisco Bay and Interstate-280. • 6,000 housing units, • 6 million sq. ft. of office/life science/technology commercial space, • A new UCSF research campus • 500,000 sq. … Continue reading What’s going down (or up) in Mission Bay

Scary Math…Indeed

Recently ran across this article on CNN Money.com, and couldn’t help but notice that it is yet another doom and gloom report on the subprime lending market.  There are a couple quotes that do pertain to San Francisco: -“At a minimum, it means financing is drying up for those with less-than-perfect credit and that spells … Continue reading Scary Math…Indeed

Need a magnifying glass?

  This is why we always recommend you pay close attention to the details of “bay area housing” reports.   We see San Francisco exactly as it is…low inventory, prices up.  How is that a bad thing?  Remember too, the media and other reporters (bloggers) are not representing clients who are getting out-bid, or can’t find a home, on a … Continue reading Need a magnifying glass?

A reader vs. Lembi (David v. Goliath?)

One of our readers, who happens to be a very excellent, savvy, and successful real estate investor, sends us this little message: “I have been out-bid by a substantial margin twice in the last 3 weeks by Lembi. It seems that he will buy anything far above the highest bid and he is not a TIC … Continue reading A reader vs. Lembi (David v. Goliath?)