Today is another day of stellar reporting on the state of the San Francisco market in one of our largest publications. We’re not trying to brush the whole “subprime debacle” under the rug, or hide the fact that foreclosures are definitely on the rise, or that sometimes real estate can go south, but we’d like … Continue reading “Foreclosures go through the roof”…Really?
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Bamboo, mud, “green” and earthquakes?
from “Eddy” via Core 77. “Could be the new housing trend in SF greenhome building…” “The benefits of mud construction aren’t just confined to the Third World, [Environmental engineer Dominic Dowling] says. “Look at the massive amount of energy required to build modern houses using steel and concrete. There’s the energy required to make those … Continue reading Bamboo, mud, “green” and earthquakes?
A rectangle on end on the Great Highway
Sometimes it doesn’t have to be on the market to catch our eye. We’ve known about this beach house designed in 1950 by Ernest Born for quite some time (we have a surfer in the house), and also known about its pending publicity in Dwell Magazine, and NY Times, but we kept our lips sealed. But now, the cat … Continue reading A rectangle on end on the Great Highway
1330 Chestnut…how much for the remodel?
This will be the only post for today. More tomorrow, and thank GOD for our readers! Boomtime asks: Duggo-…Maybe you can provide further insight on 1330 Chestnut, a 3/2.5 remodelled lower unit condo asking $1.495 mil. It was purchased for $1,025,000 last year as the market slowed. I’m curious if you know what the estimated … Continue reading 1330 Chestnut…how much for the remodel?
One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to the “topping off ceremony” at One Rincon Hill this morning. There were quite a few notables in attendance, including Mr. Willie Brown (da mayor), the architects, and a few others, which I’ll note next week when I revise this post. For now, I thought you’d enjoy … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
Stump the Stammtisch: Lot in Bernal, now developed…available?
You stumped the Editor, that is for damn sure, but we have pretty good distribution and our Stammtisch is growing, so maybe they, or a reader, can help. Thanks for asking. Hi There – Love your site. I have a question that maybe you might be able to answer. I live in bernal heights and … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: Lot in Bernal, now developed…available?
Oh Kronos…you went so fast
This from Damion Matthews “The SF Chronicle reports that 610 Rhode Island sold for over $2.5 million!” “Sotheby’s Realty agent Gregg Lynn listed 610 Rhode Island St. in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill area on June 22 for $2.3 million. After receiving more than a half-dozen offers, the property sold this week for more than 10 … Continue reading Oh Kronos…you went so fast
Rico…..Suave
If that is not a suave $1,750,000 kitchen, we don’t know what is. We were asked to post this, so we are. This is a two bed, two bath, Marina District home located at 12 Rico, that came on the market for $1.7M and sold in the blink of an eye for $1.75M in June … Continue reading Rico…..Suave
Shaking things up in the Marina (142 Cervantes, a done deal for $2.36M)
Let’s step aside for a minute, forget about the price and how quickly this property sold, and ask ourselves…what the hell is with this picture and what the hell does it have to do with selling a house? Okay, back to the scoop. 142 Cervantes is a very nice 3 bed, 3 bath, 2260 square … Continue reading Shaking things up in the Marina (142 Cervantes, a done deal for $2.36M)
Inside the Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
The Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square is a very interesting development and fractional ownership opportunity. The location is top notch (could get a little annoying with all the tourists milling about though), the views from the upper units will be incredible (think 4th of July), and the amenities, services, and nearby attractions should keep … Continue reading Inside the Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
We are not a Bubble Blog
I pulled this from one of many comments by our readers that I’m sure often get over-looked. I thought some of you that are only skimming the front page of this blog might find it interesting…I did. [Edited slightly] “I was just thinking of something. If there was a blog dedicated to simply highlighting how … Continue reading We are not a Bubble Blog
280 Square feet for $245,000 (54B Woodward, a reader reports)
This is kindly brought to us by a reader with [our comments] thrown in. “Check this out. 56B Woodward, which is on the boundary between western SoMa and the Mission is all of about 280 square feet and they want $245k. The studio apt looks to me like a cruise ship cabin, being on the … Continue reading 280 Square feet for $245,000 (54B Woodward, a reader reports)
You wanna re-think that staging!?!
by Rik Goodell I have little talent for design. Actually I’m still fond of the cable-spool, coffee table I had in college. So it goes without saying that I believe staging, done right, unquestionably helps present a property in its best light. It makes small spaces look more useful and large spaces look more functional; … Continue reading You wanna re-think that staging!?!
San Francisco Business Times…an un-paid plug
We’ve mentioned this in a few posts from time to time, but we’re saying it again…If you want to know what is going down with “big” real estate deals, big and new developments, office leasing, and all that sort of business, you absolutely must read the Biz Times. It is a weekly publication and can … Continue reading San Francisco Business Times…an un-paid plug
Stump the Stammtisch: What do you think of the Potrero (451 Kansas)?
In another test of our growing amount of knowledge via new members to our Stammtisch, a reader asks our opinion. Hopefully, he/she’ll get an answer. “Hi there, What do you think of the Potrero development? Do you think housing prices in this area will appreciate, since it is considered up and coming? Cheers, A.S.” Please … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: What do you think of the Potrero (451 Kansas)?
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Brutal! (74 Neptune, triple ended)
Adding fuel to an already hot fire of us Realtors making too much “easy money”, I came across this listing in MLS at 74 Neptune in Silver Terrace (yes, it is still San Francisco). Sold in January of 2007 for $498,000, buyer represented by Realtor TZ. “Tastefully renovated” recently, and listed May 2007 for $599,000, … Continue reading Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Brutal! (74 Neptune, triple ended)