JustQuotes: U.S. Foreclosure Filings Up 53% YOY, Down 3% MOM
“California had seven of the 10 U.S. metro areas with the highest , including the top three. Stockton, in the state’s central valley, was first with one in every 72…
1081 Church Street Closes Escrow And A Reader Wants To Know…
The headline question last month with respect to 1081 Church Street which sold in late March for $1,400,000 and then quickly returned to the market for $1,450,000: “Will A Winner’s…
Landmarks Preservation: Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire?
Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin’s proposed Landmarks Preservation Board would wrest control of “preservation issues” from San Francisco’s Planning Commission. The Planning Department isn’t particularly keen on the idea.…
Mirant’s Potrero Hill Power Plant Is Not Voted Off The Island Hill
It’s disappointment for Potrero Hill residents, and perhaps the Mayor, as yesterday the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously in favor of a plan to refurbish rather than raze…
One Antithetical Quote To The “Foreclosures Aren’t Comps” Argument
An anecdotal quote that runs somewhat antithetical to the “foreclosures aren’t comps” argument: “Our experience is the bank has a number (the asking price); they will hold that for a…
Sacrebleu! And How Dare They Imply Such Edgy Architectural Design!
And speaking of European parallels (or perhaps unfortunately not): The rim of Paris looks set to rise skyward, as the city council considers allowing taller buildings in this historically low-rise…
Let’s See, Drop The K And Carry The S…
We’re not about to jump the pond fulltime (at least not yet). But it is a bit eerie, or to some perhaps comforting, to see the parallels in the U.K.…
Let’s Get It Right (And On The Record): Basic Instinct = 2930 Vallejo
If you’re thinking ‘Basic Instinct,’ this is the house (2930 Vallejo). Not 2950 Vallejo (which is right next door) nor 2100 Vallejo (which is not). Simply consider this a “sleepiguy”…
Govenor Schwarzenegger Signs The Perata Mortgage Relief Bill
California SB 1137 (a.k.a. the Perata Mortgage Relief Bill) has been signed into law. The bill will require lenders to “begin contacting homeowners at least 30 days before issuing a…
JustQuotes: Even The “Luxury Buyers” Have Started Spending Less…
“One of the last holdouts in consumer spending — luxury-goods purchases — may be collapsing under the weight of a sluggish and potentially contracting U.S. economy.” ∙ Saks Tailspin Indicates…