A Plugged-In Reader’s Update: 55 Laguna Poised For Strong Support
“Sup. Mirkarimi, in response to my email, writes: “he entire plan successfully emerged from the Land Use Committee on Monday. It now goes to the full Board next week where…
From The Emails Of Tipsters: 34 Presidio Terrace Closing Escrow
According to a seriously plugged-in tipster, the sale of 34 Presidio Terrace will close escrow this week (but no word on the contract price). A few additional factoids: Was listed…
JustQuotes: A Shift In Policy Or Simply A Shift In What’s Being Said?
“Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson indicated the Bush administration is willing to consider congressional plans to stem foreclosures by expanding government guarantees for mortgages.” “Paulson’s housing comments are a shift from…
No Condos For You! (But Perhaps An Apartment Or Two): 3148 Geary
A reader wonders about what’s been rising up on the northeast corner of Geary and Spruce (3148 Geary). And we respond: a seven-unit apartment building with ground floor retail. UPDATE:…
Details, Details, Details On An 1880’s San Francisco Stick Victorian
True to heart (and design), the website for 545 Sanchez shows off small rooms but beautifully restored Victorian style and details. And it’s open this Sunday (4/6) for interested parties…
JustQuotes: Census 2007 (Not Close Enough For Government Work?)
“Mayor Gavin Newsom said the U.S. census has somehow overlooked 100,000 San Francisco residents and the city is failing to collect millions of dollars in federal funding as a result.…
From Play House For Youngsters, To Contemporary Oasis With Fire
A plugged-in “Tipster” correctly identified the listing to be based on a single view shot from the balcony, and now it’s officially here. From before to after, 2848 Union Street…
A Tripling Of Sales! (After Effectively Reducing Prices By A Third)
Over the past thirteen months only twenty (20) of the 157 condos in the new Eight Orchids development in Oakland have sold. But on Sunday that number tripled in a…