Real estate markets are cyclical and seasonal though how true this is varies from market to market. Clients - buyers and sellers - often ask us about market conditions at various times a year and whether there are any patterns. Usually, we argue that the best time to buy a home or list one for sale is subjective and personal. There may be a strategic plan than runs contrary to popular belief. And the truth is that there is usually very little inventory in San Francisco, regardless of the … [Read more...]
July 13, 2012 by 5 Comments
$849,000 – 44 Oakwood St @ 19th St – Mission Dolores Condo for Sale in San Francisco!
First Open House - Saturday, July 14th, 12:00-1:00pm Open House - Sunday, July 15th, 2:00-4:00pm Broker Tour - All Are Welcome! - Tuesday, July 17th, 12:00-1:30pm Twilight Tour - Tuesday, July 17th, 6:00-7:00pm Showings by Appointment. Built in 1927, 44 Oakwood Street is an incredibly detailed Marina-style condo in a 2-unit building, ideally situated in Mission Dolores. Want to be walking distance to: Bi-Rite, Delfina, Farina, Tartine, Dolores Park Café, (and the entire 18th St gourmet … [Read more...]
July 12, 2012 by 3 Comments
$699,000 – 80A Richland Ave @ Arlington/Mission – Bernal Heights/Glen Park Condo for Sale in San Francisco!
First Open House - Sunday, July 15th, 2:00-4:00pm Broker Tour - All Are Welcome! - Tuesday, July 17th, 2:00-3:30pm Twilight Tour - Thursday, July 19th, 6:00-7:00pm Showings by Appointment. Nestled between the popular Bernal Heights and Glen Park neighborhoods, 80-A Richland Ave is ideal for those looking for classic detail with the benefits of modern construction. The location is super convenient for walking, biking, public transit (BART, J-Church & Silicon Valley Shuttles,) & … [Read more...]
July 4, 2012 by 2 Comments
$1,295,000 – 271 Downey St @ Frederick/Ashbury – Cole Valley/Ashbury Heights Home for Sale in San Francisco!
Welcome to 271 Downey Street, a delightful Victorian home, ideally situated in the highly coveted Cole Valley/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. With its sidewalk cafes, bakeries and fromageries, Cole Valley brings a bit of je ne sais quoi to the heart of San Francisco. You can stroll downhill to find great restaurants, gourmet food & wine stores, “mom & pop” storefronts and the locally-owned, aptly named Cole Hardware store. Everyday basics like a mechanic, dry cleaner, gym and coffee … [Read more...]
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
$649,000 – 2634 36th Ave @ Wawona – Parkside Home for Sale in San Francisco!
First Open House - Sunday, June 10th, 2:00-4:00pm Broker Tour - All Are Welcome! - Tuesday, June 12th, 1:00-2:30pm Twilight Tour - Thursday, June 14th, 5:30-7:00pm Situated on a well-maintained block in the Sunset’s Parkside neighborhood, walking distance to transportation (L-Taraval Muni), restaurants & groceries on Taraval Street, 2634 36th Ave is a lovely Rousseau-style single family home designed for easy, San Francisco living! This home is spacious, bright and offers a functional … [Read more...]
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We don’t take clients for the money and all of the listings are online!
But seriously, if we don't take clients for the money and if the listings are all online, what are we doing here? Pondering more on the value of a real estate agent over at daniellelazier.com, I can summarize the main value of today's Realtor by saying that we take all of the information, much of which is either overwhelming, inaccurate, misleading or all of the above, and put it into context. We break it down, organize it and make it transparent. We help you clarify what you want and help you … [Read more...]
July 5, 2011 by 1 Comment
Pricing Your Home to Sell – No, You Cannot Party Like It’s 2005.
Money Mistake #5 - Getting Stuck in the Past & Overpricing Your Home For Sale (Money Magazine) -- Remember what your home was worth in 2005? Wipe that number from your memory. When you let an old value -- of a stock or a fund or your house -- get in the way of a smart financial decision, what might seem like harmless nostalgia can become a costly mistake. Investors have long suffered from this problem, refusing to sell underperforming stocks and funds in the hopes that the price will bounce … [Read more...]
December 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Real Estate Realities: Tales from the front line of buying and selling San Francisco real estate, Forest Hill edition.
Real Estate Realities: Tales from the front line of buying and selling San Francisco real estate, Forest Hill edition. Siblings Mary, Quinn and Jack had fond memories of their childhood home, a Forest Hill San Francisco single family home, but the time had come to let it go. They knew they needed to sell but how? There was a lot of deferred maintenance, and they did not know how to present the home in its best light. Plus, since they all live outside San Francisco, how would they coordinate … [Read more...]
