U.S. New Home Sales Pace Slows 11 Percent In November
While the pace of existing home sales in the U.S. quickened in November, the pace of new home sales fell 11 percent from October. “The tax credit put a Band-Aid…
An Absolutely Unbelievable Foreclosure As Well? (And Coming Soon)
As we wrote about 214 Arguello Boulevard a year ago and almost to the day: Purchased for $1,600,000 when they were asking $1,675,000, 214 Arguello Boulevard returned to the market…
Landmark Bourn Mansion (2550 Webster) Bankruptcy Sale Approved
As we reported with respect to the landmark Bourn Mansion (2550 Webster) via a plugged-in tipster a week ago: “… had to find a trustee for Chapter 11 so all…
Not So Lucky Number Eights (Maybe The Nines Will Be Better)
Purchased for $562,000 in April 2004 but then “completely renovated extensive high quality and designer touches throughout this charming house,” 6521 California returned to the market just three months later…
A Sprinter’s Or Marathoner’s Pace?
“ purchases increased 7.4 percent to a 6.54 million annual rate from a revised 6.09 million pace the prior month, the National Association of Realtors said today in Washington. The…
The “Confidential” Infinity Short Sale Scoop: 301 Main #9E
Asking just under $900,000 when the Infinity sales office first opened, tax records suggest 301 Main Street #9E was purchased for $867,000 in March 2008. The upgraded Tower One condo…
Insight Into The Inevitable Once Again?
“Nearly 40 percent of homeowners who received a loan modification that reduced monthly loan payments by 20 percent or more were at least two months late again within a year…”…
The Grinch That Stole A Reader’s Wreath
From a plugged-in reader in Pacific Heights this weekend: I’m looking to enlist your support in some public shaming. You can also point-out the utility of installing a video camera…
A Not So Sweet December For Marquee Lofts #702 Five Year Hold
Purchased for $1,400,000 in November 2004, returned to the market this past March asking $1,800,000, and reduced to $1,365,000 in October, the sale of the Stanley Saitowitz re-designed Marquee Lofts…
A Country(wide) Home In The City: 31 Clipper
Purchased for $675,000 in March 2003, public records would suggest 31 Clipper has actually been bank owned for the past two years (and taken back with $857,500+ owed). “Freshly painted”…