Recently, a seller asked us "What is the San Francisco 3R report I keep hearing about and where/how do I get one in San Francisco for the home that I'm selling?" Here is our answer: When you list residential property for sale in San Francisco, a 3R Report (Report of Residential Building Record Report) is required. It is a mandatory disclosure per the City of San Francisco and it must be included in the disclosure package for your property. You obtain the 3R Report from San Francisco's … [Read more...]
December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Selling Your Home During the Holiday Season
An article written by Trulia's Tara-Nicholle Nelson entitled "6 Effects the Holidays Have on Your Local Real Estate Market" provides some interesting insights into how the December-January holidays impact the Real Estate market. We agree with Ms Nelson that marketing becomes even more important during this time of year when some buyers and sellers may be spending their energy on parties, holiday celebrations and family instead of on selling or buying a home. She also points out that while … [Read more...]
November 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
San Francisco: Owning a home is less expensive than renting a home
Traditionally, November and December are slower months for Real Estate. Add the recent elections, which have most people watching their wallets (and their stocks), to this annual shift and we may see a quiet couple of months. At SFhotlist, we like to buck trends! We consider this time of year a hot time to buy and sell. Buyers: inventory may be lower but so is interest - stay in the game. Sellers: buyers won't really stop looking at this time of year - don't shy away from putting … [Read more...]
November 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hey San Francisco Home Buyer, This Strategy Will Get You a House
Here's an inspiring and true story for the would-be San Francisco home buyer about the power of owning your piece of San Francisco real estate... Recently, I received an email from a past home buyer client of ours, which reinforced what I have been telling our real estate clients for years: buy what you can afford, when you can afford it. This is still the best, most effective strategy for successfully buying a home in San Francisco. It allows you to achieve your goal of home ownership … [Read more...]
October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
3213 20th St San Francisco, CA 94110 — Two-Level Condo with Yard
Have you ever wished for a second chance to get something very cool because you missed out on it the first time around ? I've been there. To this day, I still think fondly of that certain pair of shoes I didn't buy because I didn't want to carry them around with me for the whole day. Don't have regrets. Come to the Open House for our listing at 3213 20th Street on Sunday November 2, from 2:00-4:00 pm (we've got your back, it's a bye week for the Forty-Niners). This one-of-a-kind unit is … [Read more...]
October 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
The San Francisco – Silicon Valley Commute via Tech Shuttle Bus
What a beautiful and useful map of the tech shuttle routes from San Francisco to Silicon Valley by local design firm Stamen. In real estate terms, the impact of these private bus lines shuttling the Bay Area's tech workers from San Francisco to Silicon Valley is multi-faceted: Building community for those on the bus, Increasing house values along the routes, And decreasing traffic on the 101 and 280. And it must be said, increasing discontent amongst those neighbors who preferred … [Read more...]
October 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
$1,099,000 – 3869-3871 25th Street @ Church Noe Valley Remodeled Duplex For Sale
3869-3871 25th Street @ Church Another great Noe Valley San Francisco duplex just became available -offered by Team Member and Founder, Danielle Lazier! Want to be walking distance to clothing boutiques, bookstores, charming cafes, salons, bars, entertainment and more? This is one of the city's most walkable and bikeable neighborhoods with an easy commute no matter how you ride: public transit, Silicon Valley Shuttle, bike, foot or car. And you must know that Noe Valley has some of … [Read more...]
October 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
$799,000 -1042 Pine Street @ Taylor Lower Nob Hill Edwardian Condo For Sale
1042 Pine Street @ Taylor Another great Lower Nob Hill Edwardian Condo just became available -offered by Team Member and Founder, Danielle Lazier! 1042 Pine Street is a lovely Edwardian first-floor condo in a 5-unit building, ideally situated in the Lower Nob Hill area of San Francisco. This neighborhood is referred to as "Downtown" on the MLS. This condo is walking distance to the heart of it all, including Grace Cathedral, the Fairmont San Francisco and Mark Hopkins San Francisco … [Read more...]
September 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
$949,000 – 3215 20th St @ Harrison Mission District Condo For Sale
3215 20th Street @ Harrison Another great Inner Mission San Francisco home just became available -offered by Team Member and Founder, Danielle Lazier! Recently named by Forbes as America’s 2nd “Hippest Hipster Neighborhood,” 3215 20th Street, is a spacious top-floor Victorian condo in a 2-unit building, ideally situated in the old “Media Gulch” pocket of the Inner Mission. Want to be walking distance to: Flour & Water, Blowfish Sushi, Atlas Café, Salumeria, Universal … [Read more...]
