Hot Child in the City – New Listing – Top Floor Marina-style Condo

Lamenting spending your summer in San Francisco? Come on over to the tropics and get your tan on! Located in the sunny, warm, practically fog-free Mission District, walking distance to 24th Street for restaurants, bars, cafes and public transit, this condo offers quality urban living. Easy freeway & downtown access makes for a great commute. Space, light, and serenity abound. Enjoy the grand layout with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, extra-wide living room, … [Read more...]

Free Seminar: Friends of the Urban Forest

                Get to know the Trees on Your Street! This Saturday, Zephyr Real Estate is hosting a free seminar with the fun and very interesting folks at the Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF). We did a tree-planting session with them in my neighborhood recently. It was awesome! Check out the attached TREESeminarFlyer.pdf (1062 KB) and let me know if you’d like to attend!  Tags: friends+of+the+urban+forest, fuf, tree-planting, … [Read more...]

A&E’s Flip this House – Casting Call

  How cool is this? The casting director of A&E’s Flip this House found MY blog and asked me to help get the word out for a new crew!! Obviously, I was both excited and flattered. Steve Grant wrote, “I think your blog is great, and could possibly be a great way to spread the word about the search for the new cast….”   But enough about me, what do you think of me? (Remember that timeless Bette Midler quote from Beaches?) Anywho, do you want to be on … [Read more...]

So you wanna own a rental property in San Francisco?

Generally speaking, it is wise to begin with owning your own home. So, if you are set on acquiring your real estate empire, start at home…literally. However, after that, it is wise to consider diversifying your portfolio. Smart rental homes are a great investment for the long-term. Right now, it is a great time to get into the rental market here in San Francisco. Certain areas are booming like the good, ole days with crazy over bids and multiple, non-contingent offers. Yet, other areas … [Read more...]

5 Powerful Homebuying Strategies for San Francisco Homes, Lofts, Condos, & TICs: Part 2

Sell First, Then Buy? Buy First, Then Sell? The answer to this tricky question really depends on your personal situation & the real estate market where you live. Your time line, financial capabilities, immediate needs, and the current market conditions will factor into whether it makes more sense for you to buy, then sell or sell, then buy. Also at play is your own personal style and way of living at home. If you live in a museum, a.k.a. a clutter-free, minimalist & neutral home, it will … [Read more...]