The Straight Scoop On HOA Fees
While you might not be interested in The Odeon per se, you just might be interested in our readers’ insights regarding HOA fees in general. Feel free to join the…
Just Quotes: Punishing The Honorable (Another Dirty Little Secret)
“A new national survey found that 90 percent of appraisers reported that mortgage brokers, realty agents, lenders and even consumers have pressured them to raise property valuations to enable deals…
The Proposed Sixty-Six Condos (And Parking) Of 300 Grant
Yesterday’s post regarding The Odeon evoked a number of references to 300 Grant, a mixed-use development slated for the corner of Grant and Sutter. And while it’s been a while…
SocketSite In The Media
From live national broadcasts, to the local papers, more and more people are “plugging in” to SocketSite (and we thank you). A few of our recent appearances (or references): ∙…
Another Beautifully Restored Victorian (68 Fair Oaks)
It’s a beautifully restored Victorian with modern furnishings (and nice photography). We’re fans. UPDATE: And yes, there’s been a significant price cut (and apparently “light renovation”) from when this property…
C.A.R.’s State of the California Housing Market
The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) published the summary results of their 2006 Annual Housing Market Survey (“The State of the California Housing Market”) today. A couple of tidbits that…
1551 Filbert: A Year Later
A year ago, four TIC units at 1551 Filbert hit the market. (And as best we can tell, three of the four units sold with one being held by the…
Eight Reductions (But Two Increases)
According to ZipRealty, the list price on 1755 Filbert #2D has been changed ten times over the past five months (eight reductions and two increases). It’s currently listed at $136,000…
Single-Family Under Seven (26 Samoset)
Okay, so it’s a relatively small three-bedroom (950 sqft) with only one bath. And the views do appear to be more “tree” than “city.” But it is a single-family home…
The Kind Of Email We Love To Get (And An Odeon Question)
Besides tips, this is the kind of reader email that we love to get: fter months of looking, getting initially hot about certain developments . . . and then being…