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Pace of Home Sales in San Francisco Drops Asking Rents in San Francisco Are Ticking Up, But… Benchmark Mortgage Rate Poised to Inch Down Asking Rents in Oakland Tick Up, Down Year-Over-Year Index Versus Reality for Another “Over Asking!” Sale
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Argenta (1 Polk): Ground Breaking

November 28, 2006

As far as we know they’re still not building any more land. But they are continuing to build thousands of new condos where none stood before. Speaking of which, it…

As Proposed Bay Buildings Design & Architecture

Another Contender for Tallest Residential Building in San Francisco

November 27, 2006

Last week, J.K. Dineen broke the news of a proposed 60-story condominium tower to be built atop the southwest corner of San Francisco’s landmark Sheraton Palace Hotel: “The proposed 269-unit…

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368 Elm Street Condos: First Release Pricing And Scoop

November 27, 2006

Eight months ago we plugged our readers in to the “inside scoop” on 368 Elm Street in Hayes Valley (“28 units in total with 2 bedroom units averaging ~1200 sq.ft.…

Being Green Design & Architecture East Bay Listings (for sale)

The Epitome of Gracious Green Living

November 27, 2006

Okay, so it might be across the bay (Oakland Hills), but we’ve always had a thing for the integration of garage doors and living space. And we can’t help but…

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An Inman Instant Equity Reality Check

November 27, 2006

Based on the price point it’s definitely not San Francisco, but Jack Guttentag’s advice for a reader over at Inman News is worth repeating nonetheless. And yes, the emphasis is…

Seemingly Random

Not The Best “Investment” For Agassi In Tiburon

November 25, 2006

Almost six years ago, Andre Agassi made headlines with the purchase of a $23,000,000 estate in Tiburon. Two years later, the estate was back on the market for $24,500,000. And…

Design & Architecture Listings (for sale) RealRecentReductions

Inside (and Outside) 234 Valley

November 22, 2006

We’re setting the Thanksgiving table (and kicking off a long weekend) with a bit of eye candy. Think of it as our little gift to you. Speaking of which, we…

Bay Buildings New Developments

Mint Lofts: 410 + 418 Jessie Street, San Francisco

November 22, 2006

Mint Lofts is comprised of two adjacent buildings which border the proposed Mint Plaza. Constructed in 1926, and originally designed by architects James and Merritt Reid (think Fairmont Hotel and…

Design & Architecture

Cube House: A Modern Victorian (And Inspiration)

November 22, 2006

If you missed it on the AIA home tour, at least you can still see it in print pixels. “The house now has an open-to-the-sky, two-story atrium surrounded by open-plan…

Design & Architecture Neighborhoods

Mint Plaza (And Livable City)

November 21, 2006

If all goes as proposed, the “290-by 54-foot-wide portion of Jessie Street extending between 5th Street and Mint Street” (off Mission) will be transformed into Mint Plaza – an automobile…

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

  2. 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…

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

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

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  5. Brahma (incensed renter) on Coveted LEED Condo Listed Below its 2015 Price

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

  6. Brahma (incensed renter) on 2830 Pacific: A Tripling Of Taxes (At Half Off Initial Hopes)

    And 12 years and 8 months later, brought to market asking $35 million only to be removed 122 days after…

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