Homes On Esprit Park: The Foreshadowing Comes To Fruition
Two months ago we noticed (and plugged you in to) a subtle change on the Homes on Esprit Park website: The “Anticipated Price Range” for 1 bedroom/1.5 bath homes was…
Calling Out The Crown Moldings (And More) In A Contemporary Condo
It’s not exactly our style (or in this case, perhaps styles), but we do feel compelled to call out the unique use of Venetian plaster, crown molding and plantation shutters…
JustQuotes: What’s/Who’s To Blame For “Bad” Building Design In SF?
“What is it with San Francisco and bad design? I just finished reading the article on the condos by Lorcan O’Herlihy in the NYTimes that were built in West Hollywood,…
The 2008 Housing Market Through The Eyes Of The (Not An) MBA
Expectations for the national housing market in 2008 according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): – A 2 percent decline in nominal median sales price (versus 2007) – A 13…
Reductions And Returns At The Ritz-Carlton Residences (690 Market)
Eight months after advertising “sold out” (at least with regard to the original 52 condos), just over 20% of the Ritz-Carlton Residences (690 Market) are officially back on the market.…
Charming, Cozy, And Quaint (With A Few Dreams For Good Measure)
We’ve always had a thing for 1646 Lyon Street. It’s charming. It’s cozy. And it’s quaint. (Did we mention the three wood burning fireplaces?) In fact, our only major complaint…
Mission Valencia (3184 Mission): Priced From $599,000 $585,000
While first priced at $659,000 as part of “Valencia Triangle” in June of 2006, and then at $599,000 when when the building re-released as “Mission Valencia” this past November, the…
A Peek Inside Three New Condos In Twin Peaks: 950 Corbett Avenue
Three new condos at 950 Corbett Avenue have hit the market. And while we’re kind of digging on one of the master bedrooms as well as one of the dining…
QuickLinks: SocketSite’s Countdown To Countrywide’s Sale Today
∙ JustQuotes: Is The Subprime Sickness Spreading? ∙ Quicklinks: Countrywide “Materially Tightens” Underwriting Standards ∙ From Rumor To Reality: Up To 12,000 Layoffs At Countrywide ∙ Countrywide Secures Another $12…
Figure Out How To Fix The Façade And You’ll Probably Fare Quite Well
Compared to 2045 Quesada, it’s really not that bad. But then again, that’s not saying too much (or a design benchmark to which we would aspire). And perhaps that’s part…