“Flipping” Makes a Comeback in San Francisco
It used to be that most buyers weren’t interested in paying for someone else’s remodel. That obviously isn’t the case in 2011, because it looks…
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Bernal/Excelsior
Bernal’s High-End Market Holds in 2010
255 Moultrie’s market saga came to an end last week. The “modern masterpiece” featured 4BR/3.5BAs, and had been renovated from the ground up since it last sold…
Just Sold: Excelsior Starter Home
It seems like I’ve been working on my listing at 282 Moscow in the Excelsior for more than a year. That’s because I have. Once…
Excelsior Gets a Henry’s Hunan
The Excelsior is one of those neighborhoods that’s benefitting from an influx of first-time home buyers who are drawn to the area due to its…
Just Listed: 282 Moscow in Excelsior
I’ve been spending some time in the Excelsior lately, getting my new 2BR/1BA listing ready for sale. 282 Moscow is a 1,025-square foot home has…
How’s the Market In: Bernal Heights
I have many clients who live in Bernal, and am often asked how the market is doing in the neighborhood. The Bernal real estate market…
Presidio Terrace, Bernal Homes Sell at Heavily Reduced Prices
One is a multi-million dollar 5BR home in a gated enclave in Presidio Heights, the other is a sub-$1M house on the edge of Bernal…
Ultra-Modern Bernal Home Sells, Kicking and Screaming
Remember 210 Holladay, on the east slope of Bernal Heights? The 2300-square foot, 3BR/3.5BA contemporary home came on the market in September 2009, listed at…
What the Median Price Will Buy You in San Francisco: House Edition
I’ve been enjoying the “median price” series of On the Block blog posts, so I thought I’d create a San Francisco version. The median price…
"Aggressive Dog" Guards Bernal Heights 1BR Cottage
Easy on the eyes—but not easy to show due to the aggressive dog lurking within, according to the listing agent—271 Nevada is an appealing home….
Cut Down Your Water Bills at Albion Castle
One of the few properties in the Bayview-Hunters Point area that isn’t going into foreclosure is over at 881 Innes. This former brewery—and later, water…
Excelsior Heats Up
One neighborhood that’s not exactly suffering in the economic downturn is Excelsior, in San Francisco’s southeastern area. Twenty-seven single-family homes have sold since January at…
Checking Out Q1 House Averages
With volumes and prices down, the first quarter of the year opened with a whimper. Buyers were reluctant to make purchase decisions, and sellers held…
Conforming Loans Lead the Way
Conforming loans are about the only option these days for those prospective buyers who have less than a 20% down payment. Though this loan amount…
Market Update: Bernal, Mission, Potrero
With a penchant for warm weather, Bernal Heights, The Mission, and Potrero Hill are popular among first-time home buyers. Here’s a look at the price…