A Reader Reports: 1286-1298 Treat Avenue Goes Up In Flames. Twice.
The Ellis Act eviction notices were served in December 2006, the evictions carried out a year later, and three units at 1286-1298 Treat Avenue returned to the market as TICs…
A Plugged-In Reader Vents (And We Honestly Can’t Fault Either Side)
It wouldn’t exactly be going out on a limb to predict that 2016 Pacific #203 will end up selling for “over asking!” Especially considering the note we recently received from…
The Difference Between “Appreciation” And Actively Adding Value
It’s a plugged-in reader’s comment that serves to demonstrate the difference between passive market “appreciation” and actively adding value (or improvements). We bought a six unit in NOPA early 05;…
One Rincon Hill: Closings, Walkthroughs, And (Almost) Anything Else
Okay, so perhaps we were a bit naïve in thinking readers could wait 24 hours to engage in a discussion about walkthroughs and closings specific to One Rincon Hill, so…
Walkthroughs At Infinity: A Chance To Share Your Impressions
From a plugged-in reader and contract holder at Infinity: I’m an infinity buyer and recently received a call from the sales office to come in for my walkthrough…It would be…
Thirteen More “Anecdotes” Of Distressed Listings In Districts 8 And 9
From a plugged-in Damion Matthews at LiveInSF: I did just do some research last night on Short Sale and REO listings in districts 8 and 9 – there’s quite a…
JustQuotes: Oakland Is In The House
“We still own a flat in Noe…. we moved to Oakland because of it’s great livability, great hills schools, the weather, swift commute,etc. etc. It’s a mistake to assume a…
525 Laidley Sells For Over Asking! (But Less Than Previously Paid)
It’s a plugged-in tipster that notes 525 Laidley in Glen Park recently closed escrow rather quickly for “over asking” (listed for $1,295,000 and closed for $1,340,000) and quite possibly with…
SoMa Grand: A Reader’s Unofficial Sales Update And Insight
From a plugged-in reader who’s now in contract at SoMa Grand: SoMa Grand is currently at about 35% contracted or occupied, reporting 90 under contract of units as of this…
1330 Greenwich: From Listed, To Sold, To Owned (With Perspective)
As we wrote about 1330 Greenwich Street on November 8: “…it’s unique and it might have potential. And yes, we just so happen to be partial to both.” As Cece…