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…
JustQuotes: What’s The Cause And What’s The Effect?
“Countrywide, GMAC, Litton and HomeEq – which collectively service more than one quarter of subprime loans to people with poor credit – agreed to maintain the initial, lower interest rate…
Speaking Of Stucco, Curved Bay Windows, And Fireplaces (1083 Clay)
As it was constructed in 1984 we can’t be certain that the claim still holds true, but… This five-story, eleven unit residential condominium is the highest wood frame building in…
We’re Looking For A Messenger (And Promise Not To Shoot)
The agenda (and no, not that kind of agenda) for yesterday’s real estate and economics symposium hosted by the UC Berkeley Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics. The…
An Annoying Anecdote Or An Actual Alternative To San Francisco?
“Ten days ago, Derek Allen donned a hard hat and walked through the newly opened models at Axis, San Jose’s newest condominium tower under construction in downtown. What he saw…
Copper (And Wood) Clad And Coming Semi-Soon At 17th And Clayton
And speaking of exteriors, the scaffolding is down on the four new copper (and wood) clad condos rising at 17th and Clayton (4588-4598 17th Street to be exact). The four…
Coming Soon: At Least Half Of The Two Family At 3973 19th Street
If you were wondering what was being built up at 3973 19th Street (between Noe and Sanchez), here’s your partial answer: It’s a two family residence, at least half of…
The Things You Can See From Those Virtual Views (222 2nd Street)
An eagle eyed reader checks out the virtual views from 555 Mission and notices a plain white box rendered at the corner of 2nd and Howard. And while that corner…