from “D” “This goes along with my comment yesterday about the repricing of risk. It’s not a bad thing. This concern about jumbo mortgages costing 6.8% or 7.5% is actually funny because for most of the 1990s boom, and well into the 2000s, interest rates were exactly at these levels! When I bought my condo … Continue reading Repricing of risk, not a bad thing
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It just doesn’t make sense…our market
Quite often I’m forced to pull from our readers’ comments because I couldn’t possibly say it better myself. This from yesterday’s post titled “Rents Rising. “I don’t think this [observation] makes sense in San Francisco. From where I’m standing as a potential buyer – the San Francisco market is on freaking fire. We’ve been overbidding … Continue reading It just doesn’t make sense…our market
Mortgage Reportage
Big news yesterday in the world of Big (Jumbo) Loans, and big rate hikes, that fortunately appear to be stabalizing. Talk about creating panic. If you have the time, scan the links, then make sure to read “Some Reactions as well. Thanks to DL for sending the link and this quote below: The Fed leaving … Continue reading Mortgage Reportage
666
Thanks to our readers, who seem to be stirring the pot amongst themselves, we have now had 666 comments on this site. Good or bad, we thought it kind of interesting. (photo credit)
Out of office Auto Reply
Today and the rest of this week until Tuesday 8/7, we’re going to be “out of office” with zero new posts and no comment moderation. Unfortunately, we will not be sipping fresh lime margaritas in Mexico, but dreaming of it nonetheless. Please keep comments civil, have fun, keep spreading the word, and keep sending us … Continue reading Out of office Auto Reply
Battle Royale: Pacific Heights vs. the Marina…if you had to choose.
Since there is a nice little discussion going on about the pros and cons of Noe Valley versus Bernal Heights, we thought we’d try a couple of different posts along the same lines. We want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Marina vs. Pacific Heights…if you had to choose, and … Continue reading Battle Royale: Pacific Heights vs. the Marina…if you had to choose.
Stump the Stammtisch: Bernal on Fuego or Hielo?
Being that it is the middle of summer, we’re curious to see what kind of replies we get to this post, but we hope the Stammtisch can come through nonetheless. If they can’t…readers!? “Hi, Over the past few weeks I’ve been seeing a Realtor post on Craig’s List that Bernal Heights is “on Fuego”. For … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: Bernal on Fuego or Hielo?
“A Tale of Two Districts”: Update
On July 3rd, “eddy” sent in a great post (A Tale of Two Districts) comparing two similar properties in different locations, and whether or not one would sell faster than the other. The answer is clear, and not surprising. 689 Douglass, a 4 bed, 3.5 bath, single family home in Noe Valley asking $1,895,000 set … Continue reading “A Tale of Two Districts”: Update
Still not enough inventory out there for everyone.
This week alone we have received the following emails, literally cut/pasted: “Do any of you have any fixers in your pockets or coming up? Open to anything with parking, yard and delivered vacant up to 1.5.” “Does anyone have a vacant lot for sale in SF for under $1M?” “Does anyone have any pocket listings … Continue reading Still not enough inventory out there for everyone.
#88 out of 1,247,612 (top blogs)!!
In a very short month and a half, we appear to be gaining a bit of a following, and we thank all of you who are stepping up to theFrontSteps. We were recently notified of a very interesting stat that has nothing to do with real estate, and everything to do with us and you, … Continue reading #88 out of 1,247,612 (top blogs)!!
Summer, Real Estate, and San Francisco
by Meagan Levitan Question: What are the real estate signs of summer? Answers: Still available! Price Reduced! Motivated Seller! Back on the Market — at no fault of the property! Whether it’s the fact that people are out of town or simply that sellers have become too confident in San Francisco’s market, there’s an increase … Continue reading Summer, Real Estate, and San Francisco
Incredible “boomtime”?
Pulled from the comments made by “boomtime” on “636 Steiner, an offer and a UFC style beat down”. We edited slightly and added property links so everyone is on the same page. I call it the way I see it. It is an incredible Boomtime now, and I can’t wait to get my bonus this … Continue reading Incredible “boomtime”?
Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire? Nope, just a Realtor incentive.
From one Realtor to another, the incentives are there. You just need to know where to look, or hope this shows up in your email. We’re keeping anonymity on this, but putting it out there for your viewing pleasure. It is not a totally stale listing, but has been on since at least April. ****Close … Continue reading Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire? Nope, just a Realtor incentive.
Adios Coronet!
It took them ages to get there, but they’ve finally destructed the Coronet Theater on Geary St. “This Streamline Moderne cavern is San Francisco’s Church of the Big-Budget Blockbuster. Both “Star Wars: Special Edition” and “Phantom Menace” made their debuts here, with people camping for weeks in the dumpster-strewn parking lot. Despite its massive appeal, … Continue reading Adios Coronet!
636 Steiner…an offer and a UFC style beat down!
by Alexander Clark If you’ve never seen an Ultimate Fighting Championship match you’ll have no idea what I’m talking about, and I know it’s a stretch comparing writing an offer to stepping into the Octagon and taking on the likes of Chuck Liddell, but to some of my clients, they truly feel they are getting … Continue reading 636 Steiner…an offer and a UFC style beat down!
One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft, BONUS post
Last Friday I hastily threw some pictures and video up on this blog of my visit to the almost highest point of the tallest residential building west of the Mississippi. I promised the full story and more “unobstructed view” pictures, so here goes…(Some pictures that wouldn’t fit in this screen can be viewed in full … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft, BONUS post