Some “Older Folks” (His Words, Not Ours) Perspective On The Market
Some excerpted perspective from an older experienced plugged-in reader: Us older folks (48 years myself) have seen this all before. I sold my second home in Santa Monica in 1990…
313 Duncan: Going The Rental Route (But Still Available For Sale)
After two months on the market 313 Duncan remains available for purchase and seeking $2,850,000, but the developer is now testing the rental waters as well. Asking $15,000 per month…
Another Non-Comp Comp On The Market At 246 2nd Street (#1003)
In October of 2005 246 2nd Street #1003 sold for a reported $950,000. In April of 2008 the unit was bought back by the bank for $835,783. And yesterday it…
The Spot Price Of Copper Has Been Dropping Too (4590 17th Sells)
Asking $1,349,000 alongside 4588 17th Street which was asking $1,399,000 and sold for $1,390,000 in May, 4590 17th returned to the MLS in September asking $1,299,000. The sale of the…
If You Want To Live Like An Architect, Do The Your Math (398 Eureka)
It was a plugged-in reader that first connected the dots with regard to the listing of Phil Matthews’ AIA home tour home at 398 Eureka. Asking $2,450,000 in September and…
JustQuotes: Let’s See, Ten Percent Versus No Rent Control…
“Consultants presenting information at workshop said that under state law, landlords are allowed to pass on 10 percent of a tenant’s rent in perpetuity to pay for the cost of…
Chelsea Park Christmas Special (But Lump Of Coal If It’s Your Comp?)
It’s a “Christmas special!” at Chelsea Park as the list price for 3620 19th Street #26 has just been reduced to $799,000 (previously listed for $899,000). Originally asking $949,000 for…
Transbay Transit Center Groundbreaking, Fat Mike & Infinity All In One
A plugged-in reader ties it all together: Today the City is holding a ground breaking at the site of the future temporary Transbay terminal. The coincidence is that Fat Mike‘s…
Chinese To Raid San Francisco (And Lose Like In Germany?)
It reads more like a press release than a serious report, but a reader directs us to the “Chinese property hunters to raid US” piece in the Financial Times. The…
One Rincon Hill As A Market Weather Beacon
From a plugged-in reader last month with respect to One Rincon Hill: The whole thing is illuminated a bright, bright green color all along the water tank. Think the Chrystler…