JustQuotes: The Bigger Picture (Of Which San Francisco Is A Part)
“The meltdown in the housing market and slowing California economy are likely to create a shortfall in the state budget next year of as much as $11 billion, according to…
Dorothy Lenehan’s “Realm” Is Rising Over At The Soma Grand
“Composed of 390 panels, most about 2-by-7 feet and 1/4-inch thick, the mural titled “Realm” is the biggest piece of glass art in the city. Three stories tall, it cost…
Now Half Off (And Lender Owned) In Pacific Heights? (2990 Clay #1)
It’s a “lender owned” condominium “in need of renovation” two blocks off of Alta Plaza park in Pacific Heights. And while it appears that 2990 Clay Street #1 last changed…
JustQuotes: And The Impact On The Working Fireplace Premium?
“It would be illegal to use residential fireplaces on nights with poor air quality under a rule being considered by Bay Area air regulators. Over the next three weeks, the…
The Fortune Forecast For Where Home Prices (And Rents) Are Headed
As a plugged-in reader notes, Fortune Magazine looks at historic Price to Rent ratios (pages 76-88) across 54 major metropolitan areas in an attempt to forecast where home prices are…
Weekend Wrap-Up And Reader Recommendation(s): 525 Jersey (Noe)
One plugged-in reader provides a succinct report: “525 Jersey is gorgeous; former home of artist. Floor plan slightly screwed up but good one for your readers; slightly too expensive for…
An Opportunity To Try Before You Buy In The Making? (338 Holladay)
While the list price on 338 Holladay has once again been reduced (this time by $50,000 or 5.6%), a tipster notes that it’s now being offered for rent as well…
It’s Simply Not Something We See Every Day (At Least Not At Home)
“Hot” neighborhood. Check. “Updated electrical and plumbing.” Check. Urinal. Wait a… ∙ Listing: 427 14th Street (1/1) – $489,000 (TIC)
A Few Reader Comments Of Particular Note (For Various Reasons)
1. Phil Matthews (the architect behind the remodel of 39-41 Ord) weighs in with additional insight and perspective (and handles the critics with aplomb). 2. An actual resident of Mission…
Neighborhood Identity Crisis Alert: Is It FiDi? Transbay? SoMa?
From a reader’s comment (and query) regarding The Millennium: “Wow, I like the midrise. I wouldn’t mind the location since its in the heart of FIDI . . . .”…