Homeowners Not On Hook for Sidewalk Tree Care
The San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for pruning and maintaining all trees located on city streets—not homeowners. This is a question…
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New Law Requires Fidelity Bond Insurance for All HOAs
A new law took effect in 2019 that requires all homeowners associations (HOAs) to carry what’s called Fidelity Bond insurance. This policy basically protects the HOA from actions taken by board directors and officers, such as transferring money in and out of HOA accounts.
Another 5-Star Yelp Review From Happy Home Buyers!
I closed escrow recently on a Victorian duplex in The Haight. My clients contacted me a few months ago after coming across my blog. We…
Prices Flatten, Market Shifts in San Francisco
We’re smack in the middle of the Fall real estate season, one of the two busiest times of the year for buying and selling homes….
Bernal, Sunset Top List of Most Competitive Neighborhoods for Buyers
San Francisco’s real estate market has long operated under the “list low, sell higher” approach. I’ve been a full-time Realtor since 2002, and it’s basically…
Wanted: San Francisco Home Sellers
It’s a seller’s market in San Francisco at the moment. Inventory remains flat, there are anywhere from five to 40 buyers for every home that…
Here’s How To Dispose Of All Your Old Paint
You can dispose of all your leftover paint through Recology. So don’t leave it for the next owners.
Super Seller’s Market for SF Houses in Q1 2018
To say that the single-family home market in San Francisco favors sellers is an understatement. Despite continued threats of rising interest rates, disappearing tax incentives…
Buyers Sit on Sidelines for Luxury Homes, Sellers Withdraw in Late 2017
Not every single-family home in San Francisco flew off the shelves last year—especially when it came to homes listed for $3M and above. Sellers withdrew…
ADU Program Creates Opportunity for SF Homeowners
San Francisco put its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program into action in 2016, aiming to create more housing in the city. ADUs are also known…
Sellers, Stay Realistic on Price and Don’t Count on the Outlier Showing Up
We’ve been witnessing dramatic overbids and sky-high sale prices in San Francisco for years now. But when it comes to sellers setting their value expectations,…
East Slope Sale Breaks Bernal Heights Sales Record, Commands the Microhoods in 2017
The East Slope of Bernal Heights was home to a record-breaking sale this year, and also boasts the highest median price to date in 2017….
How Easy Is It To Add a Garage in San Francisco?
San Francisco has many older homes that were built before cars existed. It’s not always easy getting city permission to add a garage.
Top 5 Challenges For a Condo Sale
If you’re planning to sell your condo this year, it’s important to be aware of certain things that will seriously shrink your condo’s buyer pool….
Call For A New Resale and Renovation Exterior Color
Whitewashed exteriors were common for several years when it came to newly renovated, high-end homes. But for the last two years or so, dark gray…