THE CITY UPDATE

Your Biweekly Scoop on San Francisco Real Estate from the Team at LubaSF!

The City Update Is Back—Because You Deserve It

Some of you might remember The City Update from almost two decades ago—back when it was a weekly newsletter from yours truly, packed with San Francisco real estate news, fascinating stats, and all the market insights you didn’t know you needed. Well, it’s back! But this time, I’ve got reinforcements: my stellar junior partner, Felipe De Bedout, and our enthusiastic assistant, Clinton Higginbotham.

We’d love to keep it weekly, like the good old days, but we’re elbows-deep in actively helping our buyers and sellers crush their real estate goals. So, expect The City Update every two weeks, featuring the latest stats, highlights from our blog, and plenty of insights to keep you ahead of the curve.

Oh, and we’d love to hear from you. Got a burning real estate question? Send it our way—we’ll pick one to answer in every edition. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this edition of The City Update—it’s good to be back! And if you know someone who’d enjoy it as much as you do, feel free to forward it their way—we love meeting new fans of The City.

Thu, Jan 16

Introducing Felipe De Bedout: My “Son,” My Junior Partner, and the Perfect Addition to The LubaSF Team

If you’ve worked with me before, you know I take my work (and my clients) very seriously. But when it comes to choosing someone to join my team? Let’s just say I take it to another level. Real estate

Tue, Jan 21

Introducing Clinton Higginbotham: The LubaSF Team’s Part-Time Prodigy

When I decided to bring on an assistant to help with the many moving parts of real estate, it didn’t take long to think of the perfect person—Clinton Higginbotham. Clinton isn’t just any assistant;

Mon, Jan 06

Smarter Deals, Happier Clients: Let’s Talk Commission Strategies

Let’s clear something up right away: this isn’t about short-changing anyone or pulling a fast one on the system. It’s about structuring deals in a way that makes financial sense for everyone involved—

Fri, Jan 03

2024 - San Francisco Real Estate Year in Review

San Francisco's real estate market in 2024 reflected a mix of resilience and recovery amid broader economic challenges. High prices, limited inventory, and steady demand defined the landscape, with

Fri, Jan 03

Permits, Please! Why Skipping Them is a Costly Gamble

I went to visit a property today, and was disappointed to find yet another home where the owners had decided to do all of their remodeling without obtaining building permits. The kitchen was missing

Fri, Jan 10

Flashback Friday: Streetcars, Surf, and Carville’s Hidden Secrets

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. If there’s one person who loves San Francisc

Rescue Roundup

As most of you know, I’m deeply committed to volunteering and fostering with Beyond Rescue, a local San Francisco nonprofit dog rescue. This edition’s featured adoptable pup is Ninja!

How has this pint-sized adventurer still not found his forever home?! Ninja is a 12-pound Chihuahua mix with a huge personality and a ton of love to give. This four-year-old cutie is the ultimate solo companion—he thrives as your one-and-only, happy to snooze when you’re out and snuggle up the moment you’re home.

Ninja’s a perfect mix of adventure and chill. Whether it’s a hike, a beach day, or a cozy couch session, he’s always game. He’s housebroken, great on leash, quiet, and loves a good car ride. Oh, and his confident strut? Total showstopper.

If you’re looking for a loyal, hilarious, and utterly charming buddy, Ninja is ready to light up your life. Could he finally find his forever with you? 🐾💕

Want to meet more adoptable pups? Visit our adoption events every Saturday, rain or shine, from 12–4 PM at Pet Food Express in the Stonestown Galleria (3160 20th Ave, San Francisco).

And remember, adopting a dog isn’t the only way you can help save lives—you can always foster, volunteer, or donate to make a difference.

Learn More About Ninja!

We hope you’ve enjoyed the return of The City Update as much as we’ve loved putting it together for you. This is just the start—we’ve got plenty more insights, updates, and fun coming your way!

If you, or someone you know, is thinking about buying, selling, or just exploring real estate in The City, we’d love to help. Feel free to share this newsletter with friends or anyone who might enjoy it.

Until next time, we’re here for all your San Francisco real estate needs—just reach out!

—Luba & The LubaSF Team