Check Your Permit History Before You Sell
Many homeowners aren’t aware of their property’s current permit history, and this can throw a wrench in a sale.
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What You Need To Know About Rentbacks
If you’re a buyer considering granting a seller rentback, here are a few important things to know before you agree to one.
Wood Windows No Longer Required By SF Planning
Owners of non-historic buildings with older wood windows are no longer required to replace them with costly custom wood versions.
Make Sure You Have Enough Dwelling Insurance Coverage
Don’t get caught with insufficient dwelling insurance. It’s a critical component of your policy that makes or breaks whether you can rebuild.
Solar Panel Leases: How To Avoid Escrow Headaches
Make sure you’re aware of the leased solar panel transfer process before you set your closing date. These things can sometimes take more time than you expect.
Is There An ROI on AC in SF?
Here’s the scoop on whether an AC system install in the city will be a good return on your investment.
Where PG&E Gas Lines Are in San Francisco
Here’s where the gas pipelines run in San Francisco, good knowledge to have during your house hunt.
What To Know When You Buy or Sell a TIC-to-Condo Property
Planning to buy or sell a unit that will convert to a condo at closing? Here are two critical things to know.
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.
City on Lookout for Unwarranted Units
The SF Planning Department is hunting down unwarranted units and demanding that their owners legalize these spaces.
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.
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.