Dare we ask whether SF bike messengers have anything on NYC bike messengers? Nah! Just enjoy the video for your Friday, and ask yourself, “Is it faster to walk, bike, or drive in NYC”. p.s. We know, we know. We’re a San Francisco site, but this video is too good to pass up, and sometimes … Continue reading You need to watch this video
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Theory of the Starving Real Estate Agent
When I received my real estate license 5+ years ago, I entered into one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, at the beginning of one of the hottest real estate booms our nation would come to see. Real Estate licenses were flying out of the California Department of Real Estate as fast … Continue reading Theory of the Starving Real Estate Agent
Margaritas in Texas? (250 Texas)
“Did you see the 250 Texas listing? It’s a nice North Slope pad in Potrero Hill. Worth checking out for the views and the margaritas.” We did not, but you did, so perhaps you could share more details. Should we bring extra salt, and thanks for the tip!? –Oh Kronos, you went so fast [theFrontSteps]
Don’t mean to Bug! ya
We spotted a Bug! in Westwood Highlands, and what would appear to be a new real estate franchise in town, with a cute little car mascot to boot. Just thought you’d like to know.
Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes
By Garrett, who has just started a new blog called San Francisco Schtuff. We wish him good luck, and thanks for the Stats & Numbers. Single-Family Homes District 1 Sep-06 Sep-07 Number of Sales 18 19 Median Selling Price 1,150,000 1,075,000 Average DOM 33 29 District 2 Sep-06 Sep-07 Number of Sales 49 23 Median … Continue reading Stats & Numbers: Single Family Homes
Comment du Jour:
“SF could use a little NYC“. Short and sweet. We liked it, we’re running it, and a huge thanks to all the people around the country (noticed NYC, Chicago, SF for sure) who commented on our most popular post ever, Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City, if you had to choose. We were … Continue reading Comment du Jour:
Over or under, you tell us (2473 Diamond)
We’re going to ask for your undivided attention on this one, as what happened is a bit cloudy , to say the least. Ready? From what we can tell…Last sold in September ’06 for $1,275,000. Listed in July ’07 for $1,475,000. Re-listed in August ’07 for $1,550,000. Neither time did it sell. Re-listed September ’07 … Continue reading Over or under, you tell us (2473 Diamond)
Just Art: in furniture
Pierre Paulin: Got one of these in your house? We want to see it in action. Snap a photo and send to [email protected].
Vizzie my house, take two! Voice over edition
The first take on our vocal tour of 1628 Broderick (San Francisco), didn’t get high marks, to say the least. So what about if you change the property to a swank high rise penthouse in Sydney, dub in a sweet Australian accent, and leave the Realtor wisely off the tape? The folks at VizzVox would … Continue reading Vizzie my house, take two! Voice over edition
Coastal Estate on Auction
While you’re down in Half Moon Bay picking out your favorite pumpkin, or maybe watching the nut cases pick off waves at Mavericks, why not throw a few hundred thousand extra dollars in your pocket and pick up a trophy property at auction. This one comes with 26 acres, and a nice big deck for … Continue reading Coastal Estate on Auction
A drop, a loss, and a few flips in Inner Sunset
by Anon8Mizer [with pictures and links added by theFrontSteps]: Hi Alex — I like Inner Sunset because it’s one of the few neighborhoods in SF that haven’t sold out. So here are some observations: The drop: 1416 18th ave (condo) in a duplex – Originally asking $699K a month ago, now back on market at … Continue reading A drop, a loss, and a few flips in Inner Sunset
Two years, two listings, one building, same agent, different market (2185 Bush #311)
I’m going against what I usually do and actually talking about one of my listings. Why? Because there is a good story. Two years ago, I had this listing at 2185 Bush #315. I put this place on the market literally a few weeks prior to the peak we experienced in 2005. It hit MLS, … Continue reading Two years, two listings, one building, same agent, different market (2185 Bush #311)
Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City, if you had to choose
Just back from my trip to New York City, I couldn’t help but constantly do as so many San Franciscans surely do while there…that is compare our city to theirs. To be clear, for the most part, this is an apples to oranges comparison. Their population (8.2 Million) is roughly 11 times our 750,000. In … Continue reading Battle Royale: San Francisco or New York City, if you had to choose
Back in the Saddle
Although I did manage to relapse once, it was a great week in NYC and CT away from the computer and the internet. But I have to say…where the hell is a good coffee house in Manhattan? (More on that later and yes, Garret, you are correct , the “New Space Challenge and Reason we … Continue reading Back in the Saddle
new space challenge, and reason we live here #8
Guess what this space is going to be, and where it is, and forever feel like a bad ass. Feel free to pass this on, and spread the love. There might be something in it for the correct answer. Here’s a hint…it might leave you feeling BLŪ, could help a hangover, can be addictive, and … Continue reading new space challenge, and reason we live here #8
$17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)
I remember 2820 Pacific from when it was on the market in 2004 for $11,250,000 and sold for an undisclosed amount (safe to say somewhere around there). I don’t remember it for the views, the bedrooms, the baths, the massive lot, the location, none of that. I remember it for the garage. You see. The … Continue reading $17,500,000 and no picture of the garage!? (2820 Pacific)