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An anecdotal quote that runs somewhat antithetical to the “foreclosures aren’t comps” argument: “Our experience is the bank has a number (the asking price); they will hold that for a…
And speaking of European parallels (or perhaps unfortunately not): The rim of Paris looks set to rise skyward, as the city council considers allowing taller buildings in this historically low-rise…
We’re not about to jump the pond fulltime (at least not yet). But it is a bit eerie, or to some perhaps comforting, to see the parallels in the U.K.…
If you’re thinking ‘Basic Instinct,’ this is the house (2930 Vallejo). Not 2950 Vallejo (which is right next door) nor 2100 Vallejo (which is not). Simply consider this a “sleepiguy”…
On Sunday the listing for 2100 Vallejo “expired” along with its 214 days on the market (DOM), original list price of $25,000,000, and subsequent $2,000,000 reduction. On Monday, however, a…
Another round of virtual applause for our plugged-in panelists last week who were willing to share their thoughts – and the scoop when you cornered them – on SoMa’s emerging…
The sale of 260 King Street #957 closed escrow yesterday with a reported contract price of $645,000 ($584 per square foot). Official industry statistics will report yet another over asking…
The emergence of “supercities” is a frequent refrain amongst those who believe that San Francisco is amongst an elite group of cities whose property values are relatively immune to decline.…
From a reader yesterday (in response to an interesting comment from a car-less couple happily inhabiting a 470 square foot studio in the city): i’m sick of people flaunting their…
Three months ago on SocketSite: It’s more an ad for AT&T than an actual overview of his pad. And it’s not for sale. But it is interesting to note that…