20 on 40


How do you attract hordes of buyers to your home?  Put these words in your marketing, “Bring your vision, and contractor!” In fact, if you have a totally remodeled gem just sitting on the market, you might as well make it look like hell.  Fixers sell better than anything. This property, a 2 bed, 1 … Continue reading 20 on 40

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Todd Wiley)


“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 (Todd Wiley)

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)

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)

A reason we live here, and a good time to sell


Ever wish you could see the Bridge from here?   Surprisingly every October when these things buzz our town, a lot of people complain of the noise, the rattling windows, and the deafening roar.  But we love it!  It usually means our Indian Summer is here, which is a great time to sell and list property.  The … Continue reading A reason we live here, and a good time to sell