It’s Like The Fed (And Taxpayers) Just Bought You A Couple Of Points
“U.S. mortgage rates fell more than three-quarters of a percentage point today after the Federal Reserve said it will buy as much as $600 billion of debt.” ∙ U.S. Mortgage…
JustQuotes: As Come Commercial Realities, Will Go Residential?
“Next year, we’re going to have the sublease swap meet of the century,” said David Klein, a partner with San Francisco brokerage firm NAI BT Commercial. “Sublessors competing for the…
Once Again, It’s Just Getting Starting (And It’s Going To Last Longer)
“From a Bay Area view, the global slowdown threatens tech exports and tourism, which have so far cushioned San Francisco and the Silicon Valley from the housing bust that has…
Inside Air Quality: Demanding Developers Take The Responsibility
“A proposal would force developers of multiunit buildings along city streets with the heaviest clouds of pollution to make sure the air inside those facilities is clean, under legislation scheduled…
Peskin (Et Alia?) Joins The Fisher Contemporary Museum Fray
“On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on a resolution making it city policy to oppose the . The legislation, introduced by board President Aaron Peskin, says…
The Market Might Not Like It, But We Do: Paulson Changes Rescue Plan
“U.S. Secretary Henry Paulson plans to use the second half of the $700 billion financial rescue program to help relieve pressures on consumer credit, scrapping an effort to buy devalued…
While San Francisco Might Get High-Speed Rail, Will The Transbay?
While Proposition 1A passed last week giving San Francisco hope of realizing a high-speed rail line, the hope that rail lines will be extended the 1.4 miles from the current…
Fannie, Freddie and Citigroup To Join The Payment Cutting Parade
“Mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Citigroup Inc. plan to cut home-loan payments for hundreds of thousands of borrowers facing foreclosures, following similar moves by the nation’s biggest…
Another Metreon Makeover: Opening Up And Out To Bring People In
“The will see significant changes, including a new main entrance on Fourth Street. The building will also face outward more; restaurants along Fourth Street will have entrances onto the street,…
The 690 Stanyan Project Update: Conditional Use Approved 6-0
“Last night, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve the Conditional Use for the 690 Stanyan project, the mixed-use proposal with Whole Foods as the anchor tenant.” ∙ Comments: The…