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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City on Lookout for Unwarranted Units
The SF Planning Department is hunting down unwarranted units and demanding that their owners legalize these spaces.
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.
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.
Here’s How To Dispose Of Your Old Paint
You can dispose of all your leftover paint through Recology. So don’t leave it for the next owners.
Check Your Permit History Before You Sell
Many homeowners aren’t aware of their property’s current permit history, and this can cause complications in a sale if there are any unexpected details or omissions.
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.
What SF Home Sellers Should Know in 2024
Big changes in the way broker commissions are paid are now in effect. There’s a lot for future home sellers to know so they can decide what strategy will best benefit them.
New MLS Rules Are Now In Effect
Offers of buyer broker compensation are no longer appearing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
SF Increases Fee for Building Permit History Reports
The city has raised the cost of a building permit history report.
Moving Out of SF? Decide Where (and How) You’re Going
If you’re considering selling, you first need to strategize about where you’re going—and how you’ll make that happen.
5 Tips for Protecting Your Property from Earthquake Damage
We live with the threat of “the big one” on the horizon, so it’s always a good time to revisit how prepared you are for an earthquake.
SF House Market Report: Q2 2024
Single-family home buyers weren’t shy about throwing money at houses in the second quarter. Overbidding was the norm and inventory remained limited.