Happy Halloween

 Last night, I went to my friends (and clients)’ house in Ashbury Heights to carve pumpkins! It was a blast. I haven’t done this in years. Check out the end result! Whatcha think? Can you guess which is mine? Let’s just say that I am not the overly arts and crafty type…. Anyway, I know this is off-topic but it was a cute picture so too bad. Happy Halloween. Be safe. Eat some candy but not too much. Come by Zephyr on 24th Street in Noe Valley. We have tons of candy. … [Read more...]

For San Francisco Home Buyers, Why Have Your Own Realtor?

Frequently Asked Question: Why Have Your Own Buyer's Agent?* At the risk of overly exciting the bloggers over at Curbed SF with my scintillating content, I'd like to explain the benefits of working with your own agent (Realtor) when you are buying a home in a complex market like San Francisco. Top 10 Reasons It is Smart to Hire Your Own Agent When Purchasing a Home: It costs you nothing. Your agent works on a contingent basis as opposed to a retainer like a lawyer. Your buyer's agent will … [Read more...]

Bernal Heights Real Estate Report

Here is this week’s Bernal Heights Real Estate Report; Average Price of Active Property: $874,405 Number of Active: 47 Average Days on Market: 45 Average Price of Sold Property: 816,875 Number of Sold: 4 Any changes from last week?  Take a look. To get a full report on Bernal Heights real estate activity, just send us an email.  Or if you want to know the value of your home, ask us for the free report.          Tags: San+Francisco+Real+Estate, … [Read more...]

Inner Sunset Real Estate Report

Here is this week’s Inner Sunset Real Estate Report; Average Price of Active Properties: $1,204,667 Number of Active: 13 Average Days on Market: 36 Average Sold Home Prices: $1,000,000 Number of Sold: 1 Any changes from last week?  Take a look. To get a full report on inner sunset activity just send us an email.  Or if you want to know the value of your property just request one, online.          Tags: San+Francisco+Real+Estate, … [Read more...]

San Francisco Real Estate Closing Costs: Who Pays What?

Here's a guide to closing costs. In other words, who pays what? This list is a general guideline of charges and may not be wholly inclusive for your transaction. … [Read more...]

Inner Mission Real Estate Report

Here is this week’s Inner Mission Real Estate Report Single Family Home Average Price of Active Property: $677,833 Number of Single Family Homes Listed: 8 Average Days on Market: 84 Average Price of Sold Property: $705,440 Number of Sold: 2 Condo / TIC Average Price of Active Property: $630,318 Number of Condo/TIC Home Listed: 33 Average Days on Market: 75 Average Price of Sold Property: $601,500 Number of Sold: 12 Loft Condo Average Price of Active Property: 664,089 Number … [Read more...]

Postcard Perfect: Nob Hill, Russian Hill, & Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Spotlight

Since the Gold Rush days when the major railroad barons built their mansions there, Nob Hill has been a prestigious and luxurious place to live.  Many of those mansions have been replaced with or restored as beautiful hotels now, including the Fairmont, the Mark Hopkins Inter-Continental, and the Huntington, all of which frame the Hill’s crowning feature, Grace Cathedral.  A Gothic masterpiece and the largest Episcopal cathedral on the west coast, Grace Cathedral hosted Courtney Cox and … [Read more...]

California Housing Prices Continue Down BUT Number of Home Sales Continue Up

According the 2009 California Housing Market Forecast from the California Association of Realtors, prices will continue to decline into early 2009 while the number of sales will continue to increase. Of course, we usually have a holiday/winter slowdown. What does this mean? On the one hand, prices continue to adjust downward. Most economists foresee the decline to level soon-ish. How's that for vague? On the other hand, more homes are selling than was projected. This signals the beginnings … [Read more...]

But my San Francisco condo’s value is down. Why on Earth would I trade-up now? Um, b/c it could make you money.

Trading Up in a Down Market: The Benefits I've blogged before about the benefits of trading up or moving up in a down or flat market like we have here in San Francisco (i.e. going from your "starter home" to one that has more room and the location you really want). However, I never took the time to actually lay out what I mean. Here goes. Example: You bought your starter condo for $600,000 at the top of the market which was 2004/2005. The place you really wanted (we'll call it your dream … [Read more...]

Bernal Heights Real Estate Report

Here is this week’s Bernal Heights Real Estate Report: Average Price of Active Property: $852,005 Number of Active: 38 Average Days on Market: 59 Average Price of Sold Property: $958,535 Number of Properties Sold:  9 How does that compare to last week?  Take a look and stay turned for any changes next week. To get a full report on Bernal Heights real estate activity just send us an email. And, if you want to know the value of your home, ask us for the free report. Happy … [Read more...]