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Being Green Design & Architecture New Developments

Going Green (And Modern) In The Mission: 22nd And Valencia

July 6, 2007

Another “Green” building by LORAX Development (and design by John Maniscalco) is about to hit the market. This time it’s the long awaited condo development at 22nd and Valencia. Two…

Real Estate Resources Seemingly Random

Payday Loans For Property Owners?

July 6, 2007

We’re not sure if it was the matter of fact first two sentences that caught our attention (“Bill and Elaine Nolan paid top dollar when they bought their Tiburon house…

Bay Buildings Neighborhoods New Developments

Fox Plaza (1390 Market): 250 New Condos In The Works

July 6, 2007

According to J.K. Dineen, “Archstone-Smith is pushing forward with plans to raze the corner retail element and replace it with a 250-unit flatiron-style condo building.” The planned wedge-shaped terra-cotta and…

Industry Stuff Listings (for sale)

The Droubi Noe Valley Victorian (4128 24th): Coming Soon

July 6, 2007

As a few plugged-in readers pointed out when we first noted the Coldwell Banker acquisition of Droubi Real Estate, the elegant Noe Valley Victorian (4128 24th Street) that served as…

Breaking News City Planning Neighborhoods

For Policy Wonks Only, Or Simply Those Who Care

July 2, 2007

Are Eastside development battles finally going to be brought to a close? The San Francisco Planning Department’s draft Eastern Neighborhoods Environmental Impact Report (600 pages) was approved for release Saturday.…

Seemingly Random

Buyers And Agents Beware (Of Open Houses)

June 29, 2007

SFGate reports today on two intrepid individuls who have found yet another way to make money on real estate. After showing up at open houses around the Bay Area, the…

Seemingly Random

Looking for Bargains Around One Million Dollars?

June 28, 2007

Here’s what we found for right around $1 million. Three bed, Three bath, 1973 sq ft. That’s $532.13 per sq. ft. Views and centrally located. Oh yeah, and it is…

Bubble (Or Not)

National Inventory Numbers Out – Highest In 15 Years

June 27, 2007

The National Association of Realtors reported on Monday that the national supply of previously owned homes with respect to sales has reached a 15-year high. The last time the inventory…

Listings (for sale)

It’s Not The Garden Of Earthly Delights But It Is A Garden

June 27, 2007

Maybe it’s just that time of year, but sitting in your own quiet condo-garden after a hard day at the office sounds appealing right now. We can’t tell if the…

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Summertime And The Living Is Easy (At Least At SocketSite)

June 27, 2007

Just a reminder that for the next two weeks we’re going to be operating under “summer hours.” And while we’re not completely closing up shop, please don’t be surprised by…

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    I completely agree, and if you're looking for a natural test of whether or not the extremely heated market dynamics…

  2. Brahma (incensed renter) on 141 Below Market Rate Modular Studios Even Closer to Reality

    We now have two more recent data points. Tahanan Supportive Housing (at 833 Bryant St.) completed in winter 2021, was…

  3. Brahma (incensed renter) on Beaux Arts Beauty Suddenly Back on the Market

    Maybe the seller knew what they had, didn't want to take a more than $1 million haircut and was willing…

  4. Brahma (incensed renter) on Contemporary Little Saigon Condo Listed for Nearly 30 Percent Less

    The one-bedroom, one bathroom 719 Larkin #705 sold for $690,000 in November of 2019, conforming to building and neighborhood comps…

  5. Aaron Goodman on Parkmerced: From The Plans To Develop, To The Plans To Preserve

    Gabriel Metcalf should apologize, 6 national organizations signed a memo against the destruction of Parkmerced, and to date they have…

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

    And don't forget the simultaneous implosion of the The California College of the Arts (CCA)...guess that move to SF wasn't…

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

    The Academy of Art is a reminder of what the city has lost with the San Francisco Art Institute. The…

  8. Brahma (incensed renter) on Academy of Art’s $58 Million Settlement Plan Slated for Approval

    Here we are, more than six years later, and in a story datelined May 11, 2026 (Academy of Art sells…

  9. Notcom on 2830 Pacific: A Tripling Of Taxes (At Half Off Initial Hopes)

    Noted. But of course I'm more interested in (what passes for) journalism over at the 'Standard'": consider this remarkable -…

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    Wound up closing at asking 39 days after the above post. Then something happened which appeared on the MLS like…

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