Home Inspections: To Skip or Not to Skip
Yes, that is the question when you’re a home buyer who’s newly in contract on a property. And the answer usually is: “Have your inspection.”
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PocketListings.net Paves New Path for Buyers, Sellers, and Agents
I’ve been using PocketListings.net since it recently launched. A “pocket listing” is one that isn’t posted in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is thus…
Mobile Barcode Technology Gives Buyers and Sellers a Boost
Remember the days when the most information you could access when driving past a home for sale was—maybe—a flyer in a plastic holder attached to…
What's the Latest on All the Tax Credits?
A quick update: You can still take advantage of the California tax credit. The $100M allocated for tax credits is still in play, as the…
Price Reductions on the Rise in San Francisco
I’ll cut to the chase: Sellers are catching price reduction fever these days in San Francisco. We have some price corrections to deal with in…
State of the TIC Market: May 2010
I’m often asked how different segments of the San Francisco market are doing, and inquiries about the TIC market are at the top of the…
Live/Work Homes Exempt from Energy/Water Requirements
When you sell a home in San Francisco—whether it’s a house, condo, TIC or multi-unit property—you’re required to ensure that the property meets energy and…
SFGate: Foreclosure Activity Down in First Quarter
I spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle’s Robert Selna yesterday about the foreclosure activity I’ve been seeing in the San Francisco market. The upshot of…
First-Time Home Buyers: Get Ready for Your Closeup
If you’re looking to share the details of your home search with the world, take note that HGTV is looking for San Francisco first-time home…
The Latest List of FHA-Approved Condo Buildings in San Francisco
The list of FHA-approved condo buildings isn’t a long one. So if you’re looking for a condo and are planning to use an FHA loan…
Carlisle A Good Option for Seniors in San Francisco
In addition to being a Realtor in San Francisco, I’m on one of the boards at the senior organization On Lok, and also hold a…
Mission’s Union Gets FHA Approval
One of the latest condo developments to get FHA loan approval is Union, the 76-unit complex at Bryant between 19th & 20th in the Mission….
New FHA Condo Rules Restrict Buyers
New Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing rules for condo buyers are already limiting purchases—particularly in new developments. The FHA is now limiting the number of…
Ken Rosen: Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates Now!
The low interest rates we’re currently enjoying will be higher by the middle of 2010, according to economist Ken Rosen. I attended yesterday’s First Republic…
Final Word on Federal Tax Credit
President Obama extended the $8,000 tax credit last week, allowing it to remain in effect through next spring. Based on several conversations and questions I’ve…