One More Year! For Super Conforming Limits Assuming Obama Signs
As far as we know President Obama has yet to sign the bill, but congress has passed an extension of the $729,750 “super conforming” loan limit for high cost areas…
The Power Of Threes For A Remodeled 1155 Vallejo In Russian Hill
Three stories, three decks, three bedrooms and three (and one half) baths for the remodeled 1155 Vallejo asking just under three million ($2,995,000) in Russian Hill. ∙ Listing: 1155 Vallejo…
San Francisco’s Commercial Sublease Snapshot: November 2009
According to Colliers, 2,411,525 square feet of commercial sublease space is currently on the market in San Francisco, down 248,159 square feet over the past 30 days but once again…
First Refreshed, Now Reduced For One Rincon Hill #806
Speaking of refreshed listings, withdrawn from the MLS in July after almost 120 days on the market at $945,000, the resale listing for One Rincon Hill (425 1st Street) #806…
Twenty Percent Off Sale Around Union Square
“There are close to two dozen vacancies in the Union Square area, and the vacancy rate stands at 10 percent, with 4 percent more available for sublease, said Julie Taylor…
It’s March Margarita Margarido Madness As 5950 Goes Live At $5.5M
With the flick of a switch and a plugged-in tip, The Margarido House (5950 Margarido Drive, Oakland) has officially gone from coming soon to on the market online. The marketing…
Trauma Doesn’t Survive, But Will This Scene?
NBC has cancelled its San Francisco based series “Trauma.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, however, “NBC plans to continue airing the show for now, and will produce all 13 episodes…
Who’s The Comp Now? (160 Westgate Drive Closes Escrow)
Advertising “priced below neighborhood comps” at $1,025,000 in August, the bank-owned sale of 160 Westgate Drive closed escrow on 10/27 with a reported contract price of $1,040,000. That’s 1% over…
Will The Stimulated Economy Be As “Sticky” As Real Estate?
“The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year, propelled by stimulus-driven gains in consumer spending and home building.” UPDATE (10/30): “Americans…
A New Dashiell Hammett Mystery: The Single-Family Short Sale
A single-family Edwardian “tucked away on quiet street between Nob Hill and Downtown neighborhoods,” 33 Dashiell Hammett sold for $1,275,000 in January of 2007. According to our tipster, it “looks…