SF Moves to Prohibit Garage Installations
Our friends at Plan C are asking for support in the San Francisco garage arena. This is an important issue for homeowners and property values….
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The Planning Dept Wants Your Two Cents
Hate that new monster home across the street from you that never should’ve gotten the thumbs up? Now’s your chance to speak up. The Planning…
Recovery Act Hits the Streets
Nancy Pelosi’s office has mapped out the areas and businesses that will benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that President Obama signed into…
Sellers Add Water Work to Checklist
Anyone gearing up to sell their property needs to know about a new water conservation ordinance that went into effect over the summer.
Unrealistic Sellers Withdraw from the Market
When I first reported on 141 27th Street in Noe Valley earlier this year, work was underway on this major fixer located behind my home….
Pay Your Property Taxes This Week
Yes, it’s that time of year: The second installment for San Francisco property taxes is due this Friday, April 10th. You can make electronic payments…
Get On Your Walk Score
If you’re considering buying a home in a neighborhood in which you’re not sure about access to services, restaurants, parks and transportation, check out Walk…
Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure
Obama’s foreclosure fix is now open for business. If you’re a homeowner who’s potentially facing foreclosure, head on over to The Homeownership Preservation Foundation. The…
Pocket Listings Get Popular
Now that our San Francisco market has softened, sellers and the listing agents they hire are trending toward a new strategy: pocket listings. This is…
Update: SF Property Tax Reductions
Our assessor-recorder’s office just announced that it’s completed all the requests by San Francisco homeowners for temporary reductions in assessed property value. All told, there…