The Perfect Real Estate Storm in SF
I received about five different emails from various mortgage brokers last week, informing me that interest rates have fallen below six percent. This is apparently…
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Is Anyone Buying Property in San Francisco?
Despite the low November sales volumes and poor economic outlook, many people did enter into purchase agreements last week in San Francisco. Fifteen single-family homes…
SF Sales Volumes Dip Dramatically
I know I’m supposed to be all rah-rah when it comes to the San Francisco real estate market, but the sales numbers for the time…
How’s the Market In: Westwood Park
One neighborhood that gets overlooked by many home buyers is Westwood Park. Located just west of Sunnyside near City College in the southwest part of…
The Luxury 1BR Market
Every once in a while, an email passes through my inbox that makes me do a double take. Today, I received one about a one-bedroom,…
Big Changes in the SF Market
I’m seeing substantial changes in the San Francisco housing market that I wanted to share with you: Buyers postpone purchases. Many buyers seem to be…
Third-Quarter Stats to Thrill You
I’ve always found it helpful to gain some perspective on the market by checking out sales activity each quarter. It’s particularly useful now, amidst all…
Condo Conversion Isn't Getting Any Quicker
No surprises here. Three- to six-unit building owners have the right to pursue condo conversion through a lengthy and time-consuming lottery system. A total of…
Higher Conforming Loans Wind Down
Remember the economic stimulus act from earlier this year? Part of the deal was a temporary increase on the loan limit for mortgages backed by…