Jan 2011-SF Real Estate Fast Facts
NUMBER OF UNITS is the equivalent of number of sales/transactions. For condominiums, each unit is treated as a sale. For 2- to 4-unit buildings, the “building” is treated as a sale.
San Francisco Fire Engine Tour Business – Now 50% Off!!!
Many of you remember the historic Firehouse 33 at 117 Broad. This unique San Francisco property had a long history on the market while the search for new owners, ready to respect the building’s history and integrity, were sought out
Will San Francisco See an Increase in Real Estate Inventory?
We seem to be seeing an increased inventory of real estate in San Francisco. So far, we haven’t just been seeing MORE inventory, but we’ve also been seeing BETTER inventory!
Hope They Brought Umbrellas!
I love watching planes land at SFO! Considering the on again, off again torrential downpours we’re having, this plane was lucky to land in between raindrops.
Single Female in Search of Home for Sale
The title of the post almost sounds like a personal ad, right? Well I was taking a look at my list of San Francisco clients that are looking for a home or have recently purchased a home and I realized that about 35% of them are single women.
Hot New Bar Opens in Outer Sunset
Yes folks, this cool Outer Sunset spot has been a secret that only locals have known about the last few days. But today, you get the scoop!
What's the Right San Francisco Neighborhood for You?
There are just under 100 unique and distinct districts in San Francisco according the the San Francisco Realtors Association.
Other sources will list just over 100. But no matter how you count them, there’s no denying that there’s A LOT of variety when it comes to what neighborhood you ultimately choose to call “home!”
Doggone It – Where Will San Francisco's Dogs Go and Play?
We San Franciscan’s love our dogs. In a 2006 National Geographic article, it’s estimated that SF has 745,000 human residents and 110,000 canine ones! (And a gratuitous plug here, the pic up top is from the the Animal Care and Control’s website. His name is Moe and YES, he is available for adoption, as are dozens of other cuddly and loving animals!)
Another Glorious Sunset at Ocean Beach…
I’ll never get tired of these San Francisco Sunsets. Good thing I’m lucky enough to call the Sunset District home and this is just steps from where I’m fortunate enough to live. If this isn’t a million dollar view, I don’t know what is!
Loans Through Mortgage Brokers Might Get Cheaper!
If you’ve been working with a good and honest mortgage broker, you’re already getting the lowest rates possible. A good mortgage broker knows that providing folks with lowest rates and best terms is the right way to do business, regardless of the amount of his paycheck.
San Francisco Real Estate Dances "The Bump"
As the good folks at the San Francisco Real Estate Blog noted, January is often the time when San Francisco home buyers shake off the holidays and add buying a home to the list of New Years Resolutions.
Selling Your Home? Stash Your Stuff!
I snapped the above picture today while I was lost in the Union Square Garage. It wasn’t that I forgot where I parked my car – I clearly remember that it was parked in 3E. Unfortunately, I had forgotten how to actually GET to 3E. Saying it was a long day wins the understatement of the week award!
Brrrrr….. It's Cold in San Francisco (NOT!)
I almost caught myself complaining today that our February weather had dropped from last weeks high 70’s to today’s (brrrrr) mid 60’s. I mean, I had to wear a jacket, in SF, in February. How inconvenient!
San Francisco Natural Hazard Maps
In light of the recent earthquake in New Zealand and the fact that in any given week, California land is shaking dozens of times, I thought this would be a good time to share these natural hazard maps with you again. Looking at the USGS Map, just in the last day, the Cloverdale area, about an hour and a half north of San Francisco, has had dozens on little shakers.
San Francisco Real Estate Update – March 2011
Yet again, Luba’s San Francisco Real Estate Blog brings you latest San Francisco Real Estate market report. (You can also view previous market updates by selecting the archives on the upper right portion of the screen). Heres’s a little glimpse of the report:
Cherry Blossoms in Hayes Valley (and All Over San Francisco!)
I know, I know, you’re tired of me talking about our awesome weather, but I just couldn’t help but smile as I went past these Cherry Blossoms trees in Hayes Valley (Pierce Street to be exact.)
Snapshots of San Francisco's Past: Fort Point
If you’re at Fort Point today, you’re probably a tourist or you’re wearing a wetsuit! This photo from 1890 is from the Golden Gate Recreation area from Above Fort Point – but if you notice, something is missing. It’s big, it’s red, and it’s being retrofitted right now! (Yes, it’s the Golden Gate Bridge if you hadn’t guessed.)
San Francisco Girl Scouts Attack!!!
I was minding my own business. I was. Walking down 24th Street at Castro in Stroller Noe Valley. By myself. On my way to an appointment. And out of NOWHERE! On the corner, with her mother, is the cutest little Girl Scout I’ve seen!
Coyotes in San Francisco – Not a Figment of Your Imagination
San Francisco has it’s fair share of Wildlife. From foxes, to hawks to feral cats and more, one often overlooked, but in my eyes, majestic, species, is the coyote.
The good folks at Baghdad by the Bay have an awesome blog, and it just happened to take a little look at the primitive dogs recently.
From Glen Park Canyon, to Golden Gate Park, to Park Presidio and beyond – SF’s coyotes are making a comeback.
Second Annual "Tastes of Taraval" Coming to the Outer Sunset
Want more proof that there is life in the Western half of San Francisco? Well, the restaurants in SF’s Parkside district are here to show you we KNOW how to eat. From classic delicious Italian (waiters in tuxedos!) at Gold Mirror and Ristorante Marcello, fresh sushi at Ninki to Shepherd’s Pie and karaoke (Friday nights!) at Parkside Tavern – we Sunset/Parkside dwellers are never at a loss for yummy treats.