San Francisco County Unemployment Hits 9.0 Percent In March 2009
The unemployment rate for San Francisco County has moved from 6.5% in December, to 8.0% in January, to 9.0% in March. The unemployment rate for the San Francisco MSA hit…
Appeal Of 1960-1998 Market Street Negative Declaration…Denied!
A plugged-in tipster provides the full scoop from last night’s Planning Commission meeting with respect to the proposed development of 1960-1998 Market Street. Keep in mind that a “Negative” Declaration…
San Francisco Recorded Sales Activity In March: Down 34.6% YOY
According to DataQuick, recorded home sales volume in San Francisco fell 34.6% on a year-over-year basis last month (332 recorded sales in March ’09 versus 508 sales in March ‘08)…
An Überprime Data Point Update: A Little Something Extra Off The Top
Tax records suggested an August 2000 purchase price of roughly $7,000,000 for 2306 Broadway while a plugged-in reader puts it at $6,600,500. Listed as expected for $6,495,000 twenty days ago,…
Why Settle For Just One Style When You Can Incorporate Them All…
The marketing statement: “This home is a rarely available example of the very best in modern architecture. The facade is elegant.” The sound (or lack thereof): our tongues being bit.…
Global Layoffs Leveling Off But Is It The Eye Of The Economic Storm?
A plugged-in reader’s comment with respect to the global economy that’s worth elevating: Just heard a snippet of interesting data from law firm that helps companies with layoffs: Q408: 1.0M…
David Baker’s Daggett Place Destiny To Be (Partially) Decided Today
The David Baker + Partners designed Daggett Place development proposed for the triangle bordered by Hubbell, 7th, and 16th Streets in San Francisco finds itself in front of the Planning…
Growing Commercial Concern (And Residential Parallels)
“Of particular concern for San Francisco is the fact that nearly 75 percent of the Class A – premier – office buildings downtown traded hands in the past four years,…
Below 2004 Or 2001 Pricing? Why Choose When You Can Have Both!
Having sold for for $2,900,000 in March of 2001 and then again for $2,900,000 in May of 2004, 2922 Sacramento returned to the market this past January seeking $3,150,000. In…
420 Bay Street: From What Was To What Is (And Coming Soon)
From an empty lot to three new units, 420 Bay Street should be listed soon. One two and two three-bedroom condos ranging in size from 1,350 to 1,526 square feet…