Should You Buy Earthquake Insurance?
Only about 12-15% of California homeowners have earthquake insurance. But it makes sense to buy that insurance in certain circumstances.
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What You Can Buy: 2BRs In Good Neighborhood Locations
Buyers looking for a two-bedroom condo have a lot of choices in San Francisco. Here are some of my current picks.
10 Reasons Why You Should Buy Title Insurance
One of the most expensive items on your home purchase closing statement is title insurance. Should you skip it?
Just Listed: 300 3rd Street #1105
My new Yerba Buena listing is a great fit a savvy buyer looking for a spacious view condo in a great location near transit, Whole Foods, Oracle Park and more.
SF Neighborhoods With Best BART Access
Get to know the neighborhoods that are closest to a station if you gotta be near BART.
Welcome To The 2024 Holiday Home Stretch
We are officially in the holiday home stretch for 2024. Here’s a breakdown of what’s available in the house, condo and TIC markets.
Prepare To Pay Off PACE Loan When You Sell Your Home
Loan programs that offer financing for energy-efficient upgrades can be a great option, but make sure you understand your responsibilities when it’s time to sell.
Condo Insurance Starts with CC&Rs
Know what rebuild coverage you’ll need before you start calling condo insurers.
SF House Market Rolls Through Fall 2024
The San Francisco single-family home market is barreling through the fall, with few weak spots despite higher interest rates and an unpredictable new presidential administration.
SF Superior Court Strikes Down Residential Vacancy Tax
The San Francisco Superior Court has struck down a residential vacancy tax slated to take effect in 2025, ruling that the tax is unconstitutional.
Don’t Offer More of a Deposit Than You Need To
Your biggest up-front cost when buying a home in San Francisco is the deposit—typically three percent of the purchase price. And that’s all you should ever wire into escrow. Limit your deposit to three percent, and no more.
Top 10 Open House Etiquette Tips for Buyers
New fall inventory and lower interest rates are enticing buyers to start hitting open houses. If you’re new to the open house circuit, it’s a good time to get familiar with certain do’s and don’ts as you move through your weekend stops.
Check “Special Use District” Before You Buy To Renovate
Knowing whether the property you’re about to buy and renovate is in a special use district will potentially save you big surprises and major headaches.
Condo Market Climbs Out of Doldrums in Summer 2024
The condo market saw measureable year-over-year improvements this past July and August.
Stable Summer 2024 for Single-Family Homes
The San Francisco house market was stable this summer, with buyer and seller activity holding steady in July and August.