The Open House Circus: Why Your Privacy is Worth Less Than You Think
The off-market sale sounds exclusive and controlled. In San Francisco, it usually means fewer buyers, less competition, and money left on the table. If you want the strongest possible price, exposure is not optional.
Interest Rates Matter Less Than You Think for San Francisco’s $10M+ Buyers
Why rising interest rates don’t stop $10M+ buyers in San Francisco, and how asset-based lending quietly reshapes luxury home purchases.
The Real Reasons Why People Buy Luxury Real Estate in San Francisco and Beyond
San Francisco’s luxury real estate market is thriving again, with renewed energy from tech, AI, and international buyers. From Pacific Heights to St. Francis Wood, homes aren’t just selling — they’re redefining what it means to live beautifully in The City. Here’s why people invest in luxury real estate here and beyond.
Flashback Friday: The Holy City Zoo, Robin Williams, and the Magic of San Francisco
Welcome back to Flashback Friday—a series where I share some of my favorite weird, wonderful, and occasionally hidden stories from San Francisco’s past. This City is full of history, but beyond the landmarks and famous addresses, it’s the people who have made it truly special.
Lately, everyone’s been buzzing about the recent sale of Robin Williams’ former home at 540 El Camino Del Mar in Sea Cliff for $18 million. But while the headlines focus on the price tag, I can’t help but think about the man himself—his legacy, his impact, and the magic he brought to San Francisco. Long before he became a household name, Robin Williams was just another comedian trying to make people laugh. And he did that in one of the most legendary, yet under-appreciated, spots in San Francisco history—The Holy City Zoo.