San Francisco real estate tips, trends and the local scoop: "Plug In" to SocketSite™
From the new listing for 235 Broderick: Sellers purchased 3 months ago with intent to gut and remodel and now their plans have changed. House has been partially gutted to…
As another plugged-in reader noted yesterday, IndyMac – second only to Countrywide in terms of indypendent U.S. mortgage lenders last year – has effectively stopped originating new home loans citing…
On Sunday the listing for 2100 Vallejo “expired” along with its 214 days on the market (DOM), original list price of $25,000,000, and subsequent $2,000,000 reduction. On Monday, however, a…
“ Newsom said he would introduce legislation at the Board of Supervisors meeting aimed at expediting the review of retrofit permits sought by owners of soft-story buildings and waive the…
While the stucco, tiles, wrought iron railings, doorways, beamed ceilings and wooden trim of both the overhauled façade and second floor of 3271 Baker Street are all true to the…
“Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae plunged in New York trading and their credit-default swaps rose as concerns grew the two largest U.S. mortgage-finance companies may need to raise more capital…
Over the past five months the number of San Francisco properties in some stage of foreclosure as mapped by Trulia has increased from 409 to 782, and is up from…
We’re not completely sold on the “height of modern luxury” remodel of 1278-1282 Church Street, although we very much like the light and lots of the wood. And say what…
While we might be a bit underwhelmed by the “luxury/chic/designer remodel” of the kitchen, we’re most definitely not underwhelmed by the terrace and views. Have a safe fourth of July.…
Another round of virtual applause for our plugged-in panelists last week who were willing to share their thoughts – and the scoop when you cornered them – on SoMa’s emerging…