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“A total of 39,992 foreclosure filings were reported in California in November, the most of any state despite a 21 percent decrease from the previous month. The state’s November foreclosure…
∙ Listing: 280 Ellsworth (2/1) – $625,000
“Tony high-rises have always lured potential residents with views, pools and prestigious ZIP codes. But now, well-to-do Baby Boomers and young, upwardly mobile professionals want the amenities of high-end hotels.…
In July 19 units were “reserved,” in October it was down to 11 that were spoken for, and as of this weekend it was back up to 17 condos at…
At the beginning of September The Potrero (451 Kansas) was reporting roughly 60% of their condos (105 units) in either contract or closed (including 85% of the north building and…
It was nine months ago that one reader wondered what was in the works at 77 Van Ness and another quickly answered: “an eight-story, 100-foot-tall mixed-use development providing residential, office,…
As a plugged-in reader noted last week, Sunset’s San Francisco Idea House webpage has been updated to read: The San Francisco Idea House will be open from 11/30/2007 through 1/27/2008…
“Federal Reserve staff recommended that policy makers issue new restrictions on subprime mortgages, from a ban on low-documentation loans to limiting penalties for borrowers who prepay their debts. The rule…
According to a tipster, the 130 condos at Symphony Towers (750 Van Ness) are now “45% sold” (i.e., in contract) and should be available for occupancy as soon as February…
If you happen to be out of town and recognize this kitchen as your own, you might want to touch base with your condo sitter (or perhaps the police) posthaste.…