Forget His And Hers Baths, How About His And Hers Living Rooms?
∙ Listing: 1335 Minna Street #3 (1/2) – $1,099,000
Do As The Agent Says, Not As The Listing Notes (Or The Sellers Do)
While the listing touts: “Sell your car. You won’t need it anymore as this condo is so centrally located to everything that is San Francisco,” the listing also advertises two…
Fortunes Can Be Fleeting (And Mansions Can Be Foreclosed Upon)
From the listing for 2510 Jackson: This magnificent Pacific Heights mansion consists of seven bedrooms, six full baths and 3 half baths. The home features a ballroom, gallery, formal dining…
We Know, We Know…Earthquakes (But We Do Love Our Books)
If you’ve ever wondered what became of that little grocery at the corner of 18th and Danvers, here’s your chance to peek inside. And we know (especially on a day…
We’ve Heard Local Contractors Are Getting More Responsive Too
“Nibbi Brothers’ Larry Nibbi said he has seen a flood of résumés from construction workers who were previously employed by home-builders like KB Homes and Centex. The sudden jump in…
San Francisco Recorded Sales Activity In March: Down 20.6% YOY
According to DataQuick, home sales volume in San Francisco dropped 20.6% on a year-over-year basis last month (508 recorded sales in March ’08 versus 640 sales in March ‘07). And…
And After the Power Outage And Subsequent Storm…A Pool!
How many homes can boast “electric retractable sunroofs?” As far as we’re concerned, not nearly enough (global warming and all). In fact, off the top of our heads we can…
Radiance At Mission Bay: Phase I Model Units Opening This Weekend
The model units for the first phase of Radiance At Mission Bay (325 China Basin Blvd) officially open their doors to the public this weekend (with a VIP “sneak peek”…
Now 51% Below “Below Market Value!” In Bayview (And It Lasted!)
Eleven months ago 1487 McKinnon Avenue, a single-family home in Bayview, hit the market for $579,000. After two weeks the price was reduced to $559,000 (with the listing advertising “below…
Arterra (300 Berry) Sheds A Little More (In More Ways Than One)
The latest Arterra incentive: 4.875% 5-year fixed rate (i.e., 5/1 ARM) financing plus a $20,000 flex incentive on two-bedroom units. And a bit of the fine print: “Based on loan…