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.
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The San Francisco Superior Court has struck down a residential vacancy tax slated to take effect in 2025, ruling that the tax is unconstitutional.
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.
For the savvy buyer looking for a spacious view condo in the middle of the dynamic Yerba Buena neighborhood, my off-market opportunity at 300 3rd Street #1105 is a great fit.
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.
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.
The condo market saw measureable year-over-year improvements this past July and August.
The San Francisco house market was stable this summer, with buyer and seller activity holding steady in July and August.
Offers of buyer broker compensation are no longer appearing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Condo buyers are holding out for the perfect home within their budget, and they’ll sit on the sidelines until they do.
The real estate landscape is evolving, and a big change this year is the mandatory use of the buyer broker agreement.
Single-family home buyers weren’t shy about throwing money at houses in the second quarter. Overbidding was the norm and inventory remained limited.
The condo market gained traction in the second quarter as sales volume got a boost and even the luxury category made a stronger showing.
Being flexible with your home search criteria is the best way to increase your chances of buyer success.
Though preemptives have their benefits, there are definitely a few buyer-side drawbacks. Before you rush out to write that offer, here are some points to consider.
These are the main closing costs you can expect when you buy a home in San Francisco.