Gardens To Left Of Me, Gardens To The Right Of Me
Designed by Frederick Ashley and located “at the pinnacle of Pacific Heights,” 3040 Pacific is described as “comfortable City living with the ambience of a country estate.” And considering the…
JustQuotes: Not For Sale (But Perhaps For Inspiration)
“A person might think that taking down walls eliminates cabinet space. While it’s true that the new kitchen doesn’t have traditional upper cabinet space, it more than makes up for…
733 Front Street: Pre-Opening This Weekend (5/12/07)
Thanks to a plugged-in tipster, we (and now you) know about 733 Front Street‘s “Pre-Opening” event this Saturday (5/12/07) from 11am to 6pm. Reservations will be taken (along with $5,000…
NAR Revises Forecast (Key Phrase: “Stricter Lending Standards”)
A month after revising their 2007 national housing forecast downward, The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has once again lowered expectations. The newly revised forecast now calls for a 2.9%…
The SocketSite Scoop On That Short Sale In Rincon Hill
Okay, so here’s the “plugged-in” scoop on that “short sale of a Rincon Hill condo” that was mentioned in the Chronicle this past weekend: It’s a two bedroom condo in…
As Joe Sees It: 149 Mangels Before And After
Last November CBS5’s Joe Vazquez took a walk though of 149 Mangels (cereal box reinforcements and all). While yesterday he wisely observed from afar (and yes, talked briefly with us).…
310 Townsend: Two New Listings, (At Least) One New Price
Two new listings for condos at 310 Townsend have hit the MLS. Both are advertising “Special 3.875% financing,” and the list price on at least one (#411) appears to have…
The Royal San Francisco Reductions
Last October we first reported struggling sales at The Royal in San Francisco. Today, we report what appear to be a number of significant price reductions. For example, while two…
The Sudden Collapse Of 149 Mangels (And A Dream)
The San Francisco building permit for a partial foundation replacement at 149 Mangels Avenue: San Francisco Building Permit #200703226945. The anonymous complaint for non-permitted work on the foundation that preceded…
Just Quotes: Old School Advice (And A Calculator)
“As a general guideline, it’s best not to spend more than 2-1/2 times your income on a home. Your total housing payments should not exceed 28% of your gross income.…