San Francisco Living: Home Tours (A Chance To Comment In General)
If you participated in the San Francisco Living: Home Tours this weekend and care to share your thoughts about any of the homes other than 55 Sheridan or 306 Mullen…
JustQuotes: True Or Not, At Least It Sounds Good
“What it will mean for San Francisco to have its tallest building be the Transbay Terminal tower is a statement that our highest value is ecology,” said Gabriel Metcalf, executive…
Classic, Classic, And Yet Contemporary Up At 23 Belmont
It’s a classic exterior, in a classic little San Francisco enclave, with a completely contemporary interior and finishes. Think integrated audio, video, lighting and heating throughout; a kitchen outfitted with…
Alan Greenspan Flip Flops On A National Bubble (But Not Local Froth)
According to the Financial Times, Alan Greenspan (as in the former chairman of the Federal Reserve) now acknowledges a national housing “bubble”; that price declines will be “larger than most…
The SocketSite Scoop: A Peek At 55 Sheridan From The Inside
Don’t fret (too much) if you’re going to miss 55 Sheridan on tomorrow’s sold out San Francisco Living: Home Tour, for come Monday morning the general public will once again…
The SocketSite Scoop On 67-69 Belcher (As Promised)
Born a furniture warehouse, 67-69 Belcher was destined to be demolished and redeveloped (into condos) in the early 1980’s. Instead, artist Spaulding Taylor and partner acquired the Duboce Triangle property…
21 Buena Vista Returns With A Fifth (And Final?) Reduction
Sixteen months ago 21 Buena Vista Avenue was listed for $5,475,000. Fourteen months ago it was $4,950,000. Nine months ago it was $4,495,000. Five months ago it was $4,250,000. And…
A Quick Update On A Couple Of Comps In The Making
It was a month ago that we pointed out 525 Gough Street #203 as a potential “apples to apples” two-year comp in the making in Hayes Valley. Having first sold…
From “Rumor” To Reality: Charles Phan Coming To The Soma Grand
As a tipster points out, last week the Chronicle officially announced that Charles Phan will be opening a new concept restaurant in the Soma Grand. Of course it was six…
San Francisco Sales Activity: Reported Sales Volume Takes A Little Hit
According to DataQuick, the sales volume (i.e., demand) for existing homes in San Francisco was down 13.8% year-over-year (577 sales in August ’07 versus a revised 669 sales in August…