It might not have any views, but we’re still fans of the remodel (especially the “Hers” master bath and French doors off the living room). And after 24 days on the market, we’re now $300,000 (4.2%) closer to being able to afford 2525 Webster. At the other end of... Read More »

A gentle reminder that if you have a question or query that’s not directly related to the topic at hand, please just drop us a note (email: questions@socketsite.com). We’ll do our best to address it in a future post (or even answer it directly). That being said, a reader... Read More »

A week ago, and based on a tip (thank you!), we alerted you to a “Sales Office Shakeup” and soon to be 3% broker commissions over at the Beacon. Guess you could say it’s been confirmed (thanks to another tipster yesterday). And if you’ve been “plugged in” to SocketSite,... Read More »

First and foremost, the pictures in the listing don’t do it justice. Not even close. That being said, do you remember what we wrote about 4381 26th Street in Noe? Well, 2645 Baker is that times two. And considering the price is roughly times two as well, it’s probably... Read More »

If you’re a regular reader, you probably know that we always include the following caveat on our San Francisco Inventory Updates: “Not including unlisted inventory.” Well, that’s about to change. Over the better part of the past year we’ve been building a database on over 60 new developments ranging... Read More »

Back in February, it was reported that 60 interested parties participated in a “mini-lottery” for the right to purchase the first release of 20 units at 235 Berry Street. A couple of months later, a second release of around 18 units was reported to have sold out as well.... Read More »

We’re still trying to figure out how this house can possibly be “discreetly” poised anywhere. (Then again, have you ever noticed it before?) And while we’re really not so keen on the architecture, you can’t beat the vistas, light, and outdoor space. Oh, and the “climate controlled wine storage... Read More »

It has been three weeks since Labor Day and new listings of single family homes, condos, and TICs continue to outpace sales in San Francisco (although the gap has narrowed). Over the past week, roughly 230 new listings hit the MLS and the inventory of Active listed units in... Read More »

An excerpt from the weekly report (9/4/06 – 9/10/06) of the President and COO of Coldwell Banker, San Francisco Bay Area: Homes in today’s market are either flat from last year or slightly lower (10% or less). Sellers need to remember that prices went up 50% plus from 2003-2005.... Read More »

From what we’ve been told, 3% deposits have been received on about 58 of the 70 condos that make up Broderick Place. And while it looks like they are now targeting Jan/Feb for initial closings and occupancy, rumor has it that the retail component (which includes a Peets, Faletti... Read More »