Tag: theFrontSteps

Real Estate P*rn…for real!

Correct us if we’re wrong, but wouldn’t it serve in everybody’s best interest to clear the circa 1960’s porn (maybe 70’s, is someone an expert on this?) from the kitchen counter? We’re guessing that since this place sold so fast the agent never had to go more than two steps in the front door. We’re … Continue reading Real Estate P*rn…for real!

Urban Driving at its finest, and reason we live here #9

We’ve been seeing quite a few of these cars rolling around our streets lately (saw one today in fact, and the guys driving were definitely Italian), and welcome them with open arms. Not only do we think they’re ideal for those tight parking spaces, but they’re also all you truly need if you’re a verified … Continue reading Urban Driving at its finest, and reason we live here #9

More fun inside 2201 Baker

Today, one of our (we’ll just call him/her “readers”) had the chance to get inside 2201 Baker, the $2,490,000 fixer in Pacific Heights, get the scoop, snap a few photos, and open our eyes to a true diamond in the rough. And of course provide us with “before” photos, should we still be blogging when … Continue reading More fun inside 2201 Baker

An Update: 8 Kronquist

Originally priced at $2,295,000, 8 Kronquist came on the market with quite a bit of fan fare. However, the market spoke…It was priced a bit high (so it seems), and was subsequently reduced to $2,180,000 (5%). Panic! A price reduction!  The market has tanked! Hardly…it’s in contract, as of the night before Halloween. –8 Kronquist … Continue reading An Update: 8 Kronquist

Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?

This comment wasn’t necessarily one that makes us fall over in laughter, or one that brings a tear to our eye, but one that might spark some conversation (or debate) nonetheless. (Extra points if you can come up with a catchy phrase using the words stripping, shrinking, old growth, wood, and trim in the same … Continue reading Comment du Jour: Stripping Trim, Shrinking Wood (supply)?

It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!

[Update: 11/5/07: We’re putting this back on the top of the front page for one very simple reason, an update. Two offers were received the day it hit MLS.] Not for the squeemish, 2201 Baker hits the market again, and our reader says, “… may be hazardous in areas. REO, banked owned, sold as-is with … Continue reading It’s back…2201 Baker @ Jackson, read the disclosures!

sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street

Today on sfnewsletter we did a “Walk Down Lake Street”, to share some insight on what’s happening in that area. 125 and 129 Lake These two properties are literally in the same building, and have seen entirely different results. 125 Lake is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-level condo, with zero parking, but a top-notch … Continue reading sfnewsletter’s walk down Lake Street

Oriental Warehouse, Historic Landmark, Exposed Brick and Timber…(650 Delancey #409)

A quick history: the Oriental Warehouse was built in 1867 by The Pacific Mail Steamship Company as its primary distribution point for coffee, tea, rice, and silk from the Orient. The building was converted in 1996 to Live Work space and became 66 residential lofts varying from 1350 to 1800 square feet. And lucky you, … Continue reading Oriental Warehouse, Historic Landmark, Exposed Brick and Timber…(650 Delancey #409)

Internet Marketing for Real Estate 101

This just kills us and it happens all too often. We know a large percentage of homes are sold by agents and not from photos on the internet, but there is also a very large percentage of attention deficit home buyers that get blasted with new listings as soon as they hit the market, and … Continue reading Internet Marketing for Real Estate 101

Is SocketSite Growing Bull Horns?

Maybe it’s a Halloween prank, maybe a treat, and we have yet to get the trick, but yesterday on SocketSite, they (we know it’s you Adam, but we’ll play along) had a decidedly confused tone: The Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark/Discount Rates By 0.25% The known: the Federal Reserve has cut both its benchmark interest rate … Continue reading Is SocketSite Growing Bull Horns?

San Francisco Gentrification: Two Compelling Articles

If you haven’t already noticed, we real appreciate our readers and will publish most, if not all, of your contributions. This time AMITinSF sends us his/her thoughts: The first article, is a totally regressive neo-socialist diatribe (predictably, from the sf bay guardian) on, get this, how Google’s shuttle bus is bad for the Mission district! … Continue reading San Francisco Gentrification: Two Compelling Articles

Redfin Report for San Francisco

Not that we’re suddenly an advocate for Redfin, although we do applaud innovation and entrepreneurship, but when readers ask, we do our best to answer. “Marlow Harris” asked on our Redfin reboots… post: In July, you wrote that they [Redfin] had about 15 closed sales in the SF area. Have they had any more in … Continue reading Redfin Report for San Francisco

Holy shit, you feel that quake?!

Time: 20:05 on 10/30/2007. If you plan on living in San Francisco, get used to quakes. That one literally happened seconds ago (in the middle of posting), and it happens all the time. Still rattles the nerves, no matter how many you’ve been through. [Update at 20:24: And look at that, the quake site is … Continue reading Holy shit, you feel that quake?!