899 North Point Rising: A Reader Asks, We Answer, You Embellish
A reader asks: “Does anyone know what they are building on the corner of Larkin and North Point? Are they condos or rentals? Used to be a gas station or…
June S&P/Case-Shiller: San Francisco MSA Continues Decline
According to the June 2008 S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index (pdf), single-family home prices in the San Francisco MSA fell 1.8% from May ’08 to June ’08 and are down 23.7%…
From The People Person Who Brought You Green Tea In The Park
However subtle, we’re suckers for Japanese influenced design elements. And wooded lots, mid-century modern, and a little bit of history too: “This Contemporary unique mid-century home was designed by the…
It’s Like A Little Slice Of Upscale Sacramento Right Here At Home
Last month 166 Yerba Buena Avenue (a.k.a. “Solaria”) appeared in the Chronicle’s “sold” list with a reported price of a $1,980,000 (7/1/08). From the MLS via a tipster today: Spectacular…
Heritage Fillmore: And Then There Were Five (And Up To $230K Off)
From the Heritage on Fillmore sales office in June by way of a plugged-in reader: Thank you to all who participated in our Heritage on Fillmore survey. The feedback we…
Pace Of U.S. Existing Home Sales Up (MOM) But Still Off (YOY)
The pace of U.S. previously owned homes rose 3.1% in July to an annual rate of 5 million homes as the median price fell $16,200 (7%) on a year-over-year basis,…
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again (In Glen Park): 461 Chenery
It’s a plugged-in tipster with a good memory that notes another price cut for the bank owned 461 Chenery in Glen Park. The property was first noted by a SocketSite…
If $550,000 Were A Rounding Error, Would $2,000,000 Be As Well?
Purchased for $9,500,000 last fall (including the lot next door), initially seeking $11,500,000 (according to its website) and then officially listed for $10,950,000 last month (with the later two prices…
It’s Friday, So Insert Cheeky Comment Here (943 Church Street #B)
Floor to ceiling windows especially with views? Yes please. And in the bedroom too? Double yes (and insert cheeky comment here). ∙ Listing: 943 Church Street #B (3/3) – $2,395,000
A Plugged-In Reader Reports: Timing For Esprit Park (900 Minnesota)
“The developers have…sent out letters to buyers at saying delivery on the majority of the south court units will be 6 to 8 weeks from now. Original delivery was intended…