Today is the day when theFrontSteps takes a backseat to the sfnewsletter, as we give you plenty of time to check out their Tour de San Francisco (real estate), and today they’re cruising Ingleside Terrace. Enjoy! “First impression: lots of dead grass in Ingleside Terrace… ” Read more.
Tag: San Francisco
The Time is Right for Solar
by Tiffany Elston Everyone’s talking about climate change, carbon footprints, and that shade of “green” that seems to be increasingly infiltrating every major publication. Buildings are a huge proponent of climate change, consuming 36% of total energy use, 65% of electricity consumption, and contributing to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. Installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading The Time is Right for Solar
Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
J.K. Dineen of the San Francisco Business Times (highly recommend getting a subscription if you haven’t already) reported in their latest issue, “Developer Michael Kriozere plans to begin construction on the second tower of One Rincon Hill by the end of the year…” (photo credit: sfcondo.org, this is a view from The Infinity to One … Continue reading Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
Is San Francisco still a Seller’s Market?
Without even asking the Realtor members of our Stammtisch what they thought, we could bet that all of them would consider our market very much a seller’s market. It appears from this recent Forbes.com article, we’re not alone in thinking that. And based off of his/her comments, we’re guessing “boomtime” would as well. (Thanks for … Continue reading Is San Francisco still a Seller’s Market?
what I think
By Shanendoah Forbes: “Big money has been pouring into the San Francisco Real Estate Market. I wonder what ever happened to the bubble? Institutional and private investors have been on a spending spree in 2007. Condo Towers, Office Buildings, and Apartment Projects are springing up everywhere. The universal theme seems to be that big developers … Continue reading what I think
The Montgomery (74 New Montgomery) 107 New condo residences
“Unveiled to San Francisco in 1914 as The Call Building, The Montgomery has long been an architectural gem. Now, having undergone a [$70MM conversion from office to residential space], seismic retrofit, and complete interior redesign, The Montgomery combines the finest elements of interior modern craftsmanship to complement its elegant architectural exterior. It stands as the … Continue reading The Montgomery (74 New Montgomery) 107 New condo residences
San Francisco ain’t got nothin’ on Moscow
For all the complaining we do about how expensive this city is (especially real estate wise), maybe it’s time we zip it. San Francisco doesn’t even crack the top 50 of the world’s most expensive cities, Moscow earned top honors, and this is what $1,000,000 buys you in Moscow. Obviously we pulled the pictures from … Continue reading San Francisco ain’t got nothin’ on Moscow
Re-run: NYTimes Interactive Graph, rent vs. buy
It seems we have many, many new readers who may or may not have seen our original post as to whether it is better to rent or buy. In some of your comments regarding the “California Real Estate Crisis” , the topic has come up again, so we thought we’d give you another shot at playing … Continue reading Re-run: NYTimes Interactive Graph, rent vs. buy
What a buzz-kill, but does it apply to San Francisco?
Thanks to our Reader DL for sending this in. We we were not going to post it, because we really don’t feel it has any bearing on the current San Francisco market (things could always change), but it is another point of reference for you. What do you think? “California’s Real Estate Crisis Will Be … Continue reading What a buzz-kill, but does it apply to San Francisco?
Oh Kronos!
The Kronos House, 610 Rhode Island is on the market for $2.3MM, but unfortunately for you, the line starts behind us, we have first dibs. “More than 15 years after its completion, the Kronos House – designed by Maybeck Award-winning architect Daniel Solomon – is still a stand-out in Potrero Hill. Commissioned by a founder … Continue reading Oh Kronos!
Tour Friday!
Keeping our ties a little bit in tact with the sfnewsletter, we thought you’d like to know they just posted their Tour de San Francisco (real estate). This week they take a close look at Forest Knolls. “Forest Knolls is so unbelievably different from any other area in the city, it just blows us away. … Continue reading Tour Friday!
High on Grass
Bringing new meaning to the term “roof-top terrace”: 267-271 Filbert Sold $2,700,000 1277 Arguello Sold $1,750,000 2500 Lyon (Statement said 2550) Asking $9,800,000 And the grand-daddy of them all the California Academy of Sciences photo credit to Inhabitat, found through Curbed. I’m thinking sunrise coffee on Filbert. Practice putting on Arguello. Deep rough shots on … Continue reading High on Grass
Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (1580 Masonic)
From Greg Angilly Deck of the Week – 1580 Masonic Ave Last week’s deck offered unreal views of San Francisco from an unsuspecting location – Hayes Valley. This week, our deck’s don’t have a single view of the city. The 2 decks in the rear of 1580 Masonic Ave face the extremely peaceful and tranquil … Continue reading Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (1580 Masonic)
32 Collins: $115,000 over asking
From Janis Stone– “Spring has been hot (market-wise, not weather-wise) and it looks like summer will be even hotter. I can not stress to you enough how the absence of inventory can cause double-digit appreciation, when the few listings we do have sell, and it often creates multiple offer situations. A new listing I had … Continue reading 32 Collins: $115,000 over asking
Toothless Bandit
A mother-son crime team is targeting agents in San Francisco and Marin. On May 4th, an agent at Zephyr met a potential buyer and her son at her office. While there, the son excused himself from the room to make a call. He came back and said they had to leave for a family emergency, … Continue reading Toothless Bandit
Tour Friday!
sfnewsletter just published their latest stage of the Tour de San Francisco (real estate). This week they hit up Forest Hill. Check it out at http://www.tdsf.blogspot.com.