A Contemporary Remodel Backing Up To Bernal Heights Park
It’s not the largest space (floor plan), but it’s not a bad use of what there is (or was); we do like the setting (up the hill from Cortland Avenue…
Preaching To The Choir: Fundamentals, Cash-Flow, Longer Horizon
They’re preaching to the SocketSite choir: fundamentals, cash-flow positive and a long-term horizon. The current challenge: finding those opportunities a bit closer to home (assuming you’re not reading from Vallejo).…
Some Insight Into Adding Value (And Effect On Neighborhood Median)
From a plugged-in reader: From time to time, people have debated about the value of properties that are in total disrepair. 3373 22nd St. provides some insight. It was sold…
Not Exactly Cheap, But A Bit Below Their Initial Great Expectations
Granted, it was officially listed at just over 4,000 square feet (but according to one appraiser, is closer to 5,000); and it does offer an in-law unit, six parking spaces,…
JustQuotes: Fewer Transfers Yields Fewer Dollars And Offsets Savings
“On Tuesday, the City Controller’s Office released a report that put shortfall for next fiscal year at approximately $305 million, $33 million less than what was projected a few weeks…
JustQuotes: Barney Frank’s Housing Bill Reduced To Political Rubble?
“As the House prepared to vote on a housing-relief bill offered by Democratic leaders, President Bush on Wednesday told the lawmakers, in effect, not to bother. “I will veto the…
It’s Not Often A Listing Can Tout A Private Outdoor Amphitheater
So the pictures aren’t particularly fantastic, but the backyard and private amphitheater do sound quite fantastical. From the $17.5 million listing for 3444 Washington: A welcoming place to entertain, the…
A “Gut Check” Then And Now? (869 Alvarado Facing Foreclosure)
Described as a “gut check for SF realtors” when it sold on 6/1/2005 (establishing a new Noe Valley neighborhood comp at $1,500,000), 869 Alvarado appears to have been refinanced a…
It Might Just Be Marketing, But What The Heck: 1635 Castro Street
With only two weeks on the market it might just be marketing, but the list price on 1635 Castro (Noe Valley) was just reduced $100,000 (6.3%) and the listing now…
When Bulls Become Bears (AKA No Longer Working For The Realtors)
During his tenure as Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), David Lereah published the infamously titled “Why the Real Estate Boom Will Not Bust.” Since parting way…