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...]
August 19, 2008 by Leave a Comment
What’s my Bernal Heights House Worth?
Right now, the real estate market can be tres confusing. Frankly, I am confused too! Many houses continue to fly off of the shelves, while others sit around...not selling. What is the deal? In markets like ours, there is a wide variation of both inventory (housing stock) and marketing (presentation/staging and exposure of home to the public by agent). Some houses are priced to bring in the crowds and presented to get those crowds to pull the trigger, i.e. write an offer to purchase. Other … [Read more...]
August 8, 2008 by Leave a Comment
One more thing about Fractional Home Ownership: Calling Owners of Fabulous San Francisco Properties
If you have a really fabulous San Francisco property, like a luxury condo near the museums and restaurants or a perfect home in Russian Hill with views to die for, you might be able to turn your real estate into a fractional property. Fractional real estate sells for 1-2.5 times a regular sale and it gives you the option of keeping a part of your property. Say you are ready to retire to the Wine Country but want to have a place in San Francisco during Opera Season (or heck, Giants season for … [Read more...]
