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A San Francisco Landlord Wants Your Thoughts (And To Cash Out)

January 18, 2008

From a plugged-in reader and landlord in San Francisco: As a , I’m seeing rents zoom past dotcom levels and also are at all-time highs. When do you think this…

Listings (for sale)

A Pair Of Bank Owned Properties That Aren’t Quite Complete

January 18, 2008

It’s a pair of bank owned single-family homes in San Francisco. One in District 4: One in District 10: And at least one thing in common (aside from the foreclosure):…

Bay Buildings Design & Architecture

The New Designs For The Old Levis Strauss Factory At 250 Valencia

January 18, 2008

No, it’s not in the process of being turned into condos (not that we’d necessarily object), but rather it’s soon to be the new campus of the San Francisco Friends…

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San Francisco Sales Activity In December: Down Again (-24.4% YOY)

January 17, 2008

According to DataQuick, sales volume for existing homes in San Francisco fell 24.4% on a year-over-year basis last month (445 sales in December ’07 versus a revised 589 sales in…

Listings (for sale) Remodeling and Renovation Rentals

Before And After And Back On The Market (To Buy Or Rent On Hyde)

January 17, 2008

It’s like one of those puzzles you might have enjoyed as a kid; can you spot at least five simple (and cost effective) things that have changed between the following…

Listings (for sale)

An Apples To Apples Comp To Be Is Back On The Market In The Marina

January 17, 2008

Withdrawn from the market last month, 3324 Octavia #4 is back, only this time with zero official days on the market (versus almost 60) and an “original” list price of…

Listings (for sale)

A Special Evening Preview For A Big View Home On Marina Boulevard

January 17, 2008

Purchased for $3,100,000 just over two years ago (10/24/2005), and having recently undergone a major renovation (including the addition of a media room, fourth bedroom suite, and an arched cast…

Design & Architecture Listings (for sale)

Speaking Of Modern Design In A City Other Than San Francisco…

January 16, 2008

First and foremost, this home isn’t in San Francisco, or the Bay Area, or even California. It’s in Austin (as in Texas). So what’s it doing on SocketSite? Here’s the…

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Homes On Esprit Park: Now Accepting Refundable ($3,000) Deposits

January 16, 2008

From a plugged-in tipster (and on the heels of yesterday’s Esprit Park expose): “With our model homes expected to deliver in February and more models following in months to come,…

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Seriously Seeking Rejected Offers (To Save Someone Else The Effort)

January 16, 2008

It’s a single-family home in Bernal, its list price has been reduced from $950,000 to $889,000, and it’s now advertising “All Offers Will Be Considered Seriously.” Obviously “considered” isn’t the…

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  6. Notcom on Academy of Art’s $58 Million Settlement Plan Slated for Approval

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  7. The Milkshake of Despair on Academy of Art’s $58 Million Settlement Plan Slated for Approval

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