Mining Urban Ore
Inspired by ScrapHouse? Feeling green and eco-conscious? Looking for a vintage fixture? Or simply looking to complete that remodeling job on a budget? Make a trip to Urban Ore in…
Live Like A Rockstar
Third Eye Blind front man Stephen Jenkins’ Pacific Heights mini-manse (which he describes as having “European sophistication, but American proportions”) is on the market for a cool $3.75m. And apparently…
(No)HousingBubble.com Smackdown Dust Settles
It’s official, and the bubblemongers have loudly spoken. HousingBubble.com outsold NoHousingBubble.com by a margin of $2,250 $2,225! (and yes, HousingBubble.com sold for $2,250 $2,225 so you do the math) We’re…
Reduced! At 199 New Montgomery
It’s only been a few months since a bidding war left 199 New Montgomery “sold out” and at least seven units are back on the market (i.e. being flipped). In…
HousingBubble Market Lacks Froth
After three bids, the HousingBubble.com domain name sold for $2,225 (slightly below the sellers “buy it now” price of $250,000). Apparently there’s not much “froth” in the HousingBubble domain name…
30,067 Fewer Home Buyers
According to the California Association of Realtors, only 8% of San Francisco households can currently afford to buy a median-priced home in the city. That’s down from 12% in April…
Update: Bubble Domain Smackdown
Realty Baron coined the phrase, we just borrowed stole it. In any case, here’s the auction update: HousingBubble.com: one day left and only one bid of $1,000 (but over 900…
Greenspan Speaks
Although we don’t always listen to, or agree with, Chairman Alan Greenspan, one part of his recent testimony definitely caught our eye. The dramatic increase in the prevalence of interest-only…
Sales & Deals: Modern Furnishings
Moving into new digs? Upgrading your style? Preparing for that upcoming spread in Dwell? Impeccable timing. It’s currently 10% off at both Design Within Reach (through 6/14) and highbrowfurniture.com (through…
QuickLinks: Media Headlines
Hard to miss these media headlines, but just in case… · Big apartment buildings next in eviction fight · Nob Hill enclave shaken by trend · Fed Chief Sees ‘Reasonably…