Update: Complete Inventory Index And Stimulus Package Follow-Up
Our apologies to all those who plugged in today looking for either our Q1 2008 Complete Inventory Index (Cii) or our follow up discussion regarding the proposed stimulus package and…
The Greenwich (1501 Greenwich): Website Live And Floor Plans Return
Four months ago we provided the scoop on the transformation (as in complete razing and rebuild) of 2655 Van Ness from a 27,000 square foot office building into twenty-nine (29)…
It’s Not Our Style (Or Scale) But A Few Might Find Them (Or It) Sexy
While we happen to favor more of a Lundberg staircase aesthetic, there’s a few that might find these quite sexy. And sorry folks, but unless a plugged-in reader helps us…
Recap: What’s The Scoop On Foreign Investment In San Francisco?
Four months ago we asked the readers, “What’s The Scoop On Foreign Investment In San Francisco?” And perhaps Malin Giddings’ quote in yesterday’s Chronicle summarizes our readers’ comments best: “I…
An Investor/Contractor (And Perhaps Attorney) “Special” In Bernal
638 Banks in Bernal Heights changed hands in September of 2005 for $780,000 and then again August of 2006 for $658,744 (likely a sale to the bank). And after a…
JustQuotes: U.S. New Home Sales Follow In The Footsteps Of Old
“Purchases of new homes in the U.S. fell to a 12-year low in December , capping the biggest annual decline on record. Sales decreased 4.7 percent to an annual pace…
Chelsea Park (Phase I): On The MLS And Opening Tomorrow (1/27)
Originally expected to hit the market early last month, seven (7) of the 39 condos that comprise Chelsea Park will be “released” to the public tomorrow afternoon (1/27) with a…
Not Overheard Everyday (Again): Five Months After Closing, It’s Back
Six months ago it was on the market for $1,695,000 and caught our attention for two reasons: 1. the design of the central staircase/fireplace, and 2. it had changed hands…
San Francisco Currently A “Category Two” Soft Market To Countrywide
Countrywide’s recent “Soft Market Policy Changes” via a seriously plugged-in tipster: As you are well aware, 2008 is forecasted to be a challenging year for the mortgage industry, characterized by…
One Rincon Hill: A Remembrance Of Its Clock Tower Past
We’re not fans of One Rincon Hill’s white stripes (although we rather like the band). And we do believe that more could have been done with the design (assuming the…