Where for Art Thou, Home Seller?

Where for Art Thou, Home Seller?

Real Estate Realities: …Tales from the front line of buying and selling San Francisco real estate Recently, my team and I brought a new condo listing to the market.  The sellers were going to wait until Autumn but seeing the severe lack of inventory throughout San Francisco and the strong interest from buyers wanting to capitalize on today’s interest rates, we pushed up our marketing schedule and got it on the market ASAP. After 1 week: 14 offers arrived at my office - 9 of them … [Read more...]

San Francisco Real Estate: A Year On the Market? Not On Our Watch!

Real Estate Realities: …Tales from the front line of buying and selling San Francisco real estate We recently helped a couple swiftly sell their loft condo in the Inner Mission after it had been on the market with another agent for a year! Chad & Mike had their condo on the market for a year with another realtor before calling my team. They saw our signs go up in the neighborhood and the yellow “Sale Pending” stickers that would soon follow. They often wondered why the same quick … [Read more...]

San Francisco Real Estate: Enough about 1st Time Buyers! What About the “1st Time Sellers”?

Real Estate Realities: …Tales from the front line of buying and selling San Francisco real estate   There is a lot of talk today about historically low interest rates & the amazing opportunity for “first time buyers.” A Great Time to Trade Up!There is little doubt that this is the best time in 30 years for those in the position to buy their first home. But, did you know that it’s also an ideal time for many to “trade-up” from their starter home? It is likely that … [Read more...]

Calling All San Francisco First Time Buyers: Why You Should Buy Your First Home Now

10 Reasons You SHOULD Buy Your First Home Now (or very soon) While financing sucks for most home buyers right now, it is actually very good for San Francisco entry-level or first 1st time buyers (prices up to about $800,000). Higher loan limits for FHA loans (and super conforming loans) mean fantastic loan options for loan amounts up to about $729,000 in San Francisco. With only 3%-5% down payment, you CAN purchase either a single family home or condo in a larger building AND obtain a … [Read more...]