If you’re going to call us out, at least let us know about it. We found this on Craigslist today: The Front Steps Blog is Hilarious. < [author] Planet_of_Slums > 11/24 14:18:22 The entire Bay Area has gone into crash mode, but, over at the Front Steps blog: they’re not gonna take this Housing Crash … Continue reading God Save the Queens…of the Craigslist Housing Forum
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Glassing Off: Downtown and a Bottle of Windex
Following on the heels of our latest post on Millennium Tower, today’s Chronicle/SF Gate provides the latest on all the glass going up on many of the other buildings we’ve featured. Have a look at this audio slideshow by John King of the SF Chronicle. And of course, feel free to share your thoughts. –One … Continue reading Glassing Off: Downtown and a Bottle of Windex
In Marketing, Less is More
Our neighbor’s (Tiburon) “back yard”. (Yes, that is the Golden Gate Bridge on the right, and the city of San Francisco just left of center.) In case you are wondering, that back yard could be yours for $7,650,000, and you get 5300 square feet of “Romantic View Property” to go with it. Can’t afford to … Continue reading In Marketing, Less is More
Reduce and Sell, Reduce and Sell (411 Banks in Bernal)
Even if the market has cooled, and properties are seeing price reductions, they are still selling. There is a technique to employ that usually leads to the same outcome: Reduce, and Sell, and we might add, don’t panic. Case in point, 411 Banks, a two bed, one bath, 1600 square foot single family home in … Continue reading Reduce and Sell, Reduce and Sell (411 Banks in Bernal)
Ask Us: History of previous occupants
For those that have been reading theFrontSteps for a while you’ll know we have a little thing we call Stump the Stammtisch, where readers write in with all sorts of questions that we attempt to answer. If we can’t answer, we’ll try to find someone who can. As it turns out many questions aren’t necessarily … Continue reading Ask Us: History of previous occupants
Fixer Facing Foreclosure: an Update (455 Vernon)
Price then for this lovely home in Merced Heights, $695,000. We were told recently they just had a “$125,000 price reduction to $600,000”, (We’re assuming that math is from an “original price”.) So there you have it, 455 Vernon is now $600,000. We still have dibs on that truck. –Fixer Facing Foreclosure: Move Fast! [theFrontSteps] … Continue reading Fixer Facing Foreclosure: an Update (455 Vernon)
Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly
There have been a lot of unconfirmed rumors flying around regarding Millennium Tower, so we thought we’d visit the sales office, call a few reliable sources, get some confirmations, start another rumor, and give you the scoop on the latest with Millennium Tower. First, to ease your doubts about our market ever seeing $2000/square foot, … Continue reading Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly
Not such a pretty picture for Bay Area housing
Is that why this guy is so smiley? His predictions are coming true? For those wondering, that is “[e]conomist Ken Rosen, a notorious bear on housing who has called for a correction for several years, [who] said home prices in the urban core of the Bay Area could drop 5 to 10 percent – but … Continue reading Not such a pretty picture for Bay Area housing
“Beautifully Restored Victorians” seem to be all the rage (2872 Pine)
Since we’re on the subject of beautifully restored 3 bed, 3.5 bath Victorians in Lower Pacific Heights selling in a heart beat for over $1000/square foot, why not take a look at another beautifully restored Victorian 3 bed, 3.5 bath in Lower Pacific Heights, selling almost as quickly, just around the corner, and on one … Continue reading “Beautifully Restored Victorians” seem to be all the rage (2872 Pine)
6 units in Alamo Square: an update
Not too long ago we reported on some properties that were near and dear to our wallets, literally. True to our word, we report the good, the bad and the ugly. So we again, bring a sad story on what can happen in this market. The property is 869-879 Grove, a 6-unit building in the … Continue reading 6 units in Alamo Square: an update
Luxury High Rise Condo/Hotel Developers, Realtors and Marketing Peeps Take Note
There is a new company in town you should be very interested in, particularly if you are catering to a high profile buyer. The company is DRIV, and the mission is simple: Take your automotive fantasies, render them in metal and leather, and hand you the keys to a stable [read: large choice] of exquisitely … Continue reading Luxury High Rise Condo/Hotel Developers, Realtors and Marketing Peeps Take Note
Battle Royale: North Beach or South Beach, if you had to choose
It’s been a while since our last Battle Royale (SF v. NYC), but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten to keep it local. We’ve seen a few of you chime in on whether you’d choose Hayes or Haight, a few more of you duked it out over Pacific Heights or Marina, and let’s not forget the … Continue reading Battle Royale: North Beach or South Beach, if you had to choose
One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
We get a few inquiries as to what exactly went inside the so called “time capsule” that will be placed on top of One Rincon Hill. Well, according to One Rincon Hill’s Fall Newsletter, in which theFrontSteps actually has a couple photo credits: [The time capsule] will be installed in an electrical room on the … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
“A Trip Down Lake Street”
There have been a lot of Google searches and even more emails coming to us wondering if we can “point [you] in the direction of the ‘Walk Down Lake Street’” from sfnewsletter that many of you saw mentioned in this article on SFGate. Those that have already read it already know that we added a … Continue reading “A Trip Down Lake Street”
Bonds was Juicing…No Surprise There
File this one under absolutely nothing to do with real estate, but everything to do with San Francisco. Bonds indicted on perjury, obstruction of justice charges “Bonds was indicted for allegedly making false statements to the grand jury that investigated the BALCO steroids distribution ring, the U.S. attorney’s office in San Francisco said. Bonds is … Continue reading Bonds was Juicing…No Surprise There
Chateau Beau or is that Bleu, and is it for sale?
A reader (Sean) asks: “I saw what looks like a cool old home in Pac Heights (Jackson & Gough) named “Chateau Beau” (or something like that) that is for sale. What’s the story with this place? Thanks. Well Sean…since you’re cool with us sharing the info we already told you (touched up to add a … Continue reading Chateau Beau or is that Bleu, and is it for sale?