We’re Not Exactly Reading Between The Lines (But Rather The Listing)
After a month on the market, the asking price for 195 Ney Street was reduced by $96,000 (12.1%) and an offer date was set for two weeks later at noon.…
Forget About The In-Law, What If The Parking Is (Was) Unwarranted?
“It’s already illegal for city residents to pave their front yards without permission, but one supervisor’s legislation is intended to give inspectors the teeth to enforce the ban. District 11…
We’ll Say It Once Again: It’s All About Managing Expectations
“The housing sector has continued to decline and to erode at a very, very rapid rate,” said in response to a question. “It would be nice to see some early…
Could “Priced Right” In Ashbury Heights Be Less Than What Was Paid?
A plugged-in tipster notes another price reduction on the listing for 1580 Masonic (this time by $200,000 or 5.6%). And while the price reduction might not be all that telling…
JustQuotes: It’s That “Other” That We’re Really Keeping Our Eyes On
“While many accounts portray resetting rates as the big factor behind the surge in home-loan defaults and foreclosures this year, that isn’t quite the case. Many of the subprime mortgages…
The Cost Of Failing To Accurately Manage (Market?) Expectations
It was almost two months ago that we noted the ceiling of 723 Bay Street (with which we were quite enamored along with the master bath and patio). And while…
Conjuring Up Warm Thoughts Of A Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
It wasn’t the quick $130,000 price reduction (after less than a week on the market), or even the Los Gatos broker’s pre-reduction note (“fixup cost $250,000.00 Possible resale value would…
When Good Comps Go Bad (Down In The Marina)
Based on the assumption of an appreciating market, and past sales (e.g., comps) in the exact same Marina building, the original list price of $1,229,000 for 1307 Bay Street #3…
A Quick Update On 8 Kronquist Court (It Sold)
A full rundown of recent sales for properties we’ve previously featured is coming early next week, but in order to start the weekend with a pretty picture we thought we’d…
In A New York Minute (And Times Three) As Far As We’re Concerned
First and foremost, don’t get your hopes (or ire) up, the design above is for a 75-story tower by architect Jean Nouvel that’s slated to be built adjacent to New…