Price Reductions Creep Into San Francisco Market
Price reductions aren’t too common in the go-go market we’re experiencing in San Francisco right now. But they do happen occasionally. Savvy buyers know that…
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Hayes Valley
Here Are My SF Real Estate Predictions for 2015
It’s that time of year when I haul out my crystal ball and let you all know what I think will be happening in…
Inside Hayes Valley’s 8 Octavia
I previewed 8 Octavia, the new 47-unit condo development designed by iconic architect Stanley Saitowitz that sits at the corner of Octavia Boulevard and Market…
The Most Competitive Condo Markets in San Francisco Right Now
One of the keys to success in the current San Francisco market is knowing which neighborhoods are the most competitive. Armed with that intel, you…
What You Can Buy: Vacant Two-Unit Buildings
The vacant two-unit building is one of the holy grails of San Francisco real estate. Two different owners can partner and pursue condo conversion, or…
New SF Overbidders Club Members for August
We have a few new members of the San Francisco Overbidders Club this month. As some of you may know from past posts, buyers join…
Hayes Valley’s 8 Octavia Breaks Ground
Construction kicked off this week on the 47-unit condo development 8 Octavia, situated at Market and Octavia in Hayes Valley. The Stanley Saitowitz/Natoma Architects-designed project…
New Condo Projects Rise in Hayes Valley
New condo construction in San Francisco is in full force these days, and Hayes Valley is one of the epicenters of new development. I thought…
432 Ivy in Hayes Valley: Already $200,000 Cheaper!
Recently marketed “pre-MLS”–seemingly a trend these days–the 3BR/2.5BA Edwardian at 432 Ivy in Hayes Valley floated an off-market list price of $1.5M. Situated on a…
Painted Lady in Alamo Square Flies Off Shelf
Though it’s still showing up as an active listing in the MLS, the Painted Lady at 710 Steiner that was listed in early May has…
Top 10 Neighborhoods for Commuting to Downtown San Francisco
One of the more popular requests from my new buyer clients is that they need to live in a neighborhood with easy and relatively quick rail…
Two Hayes Valley Condos Battle It Out
I stopped in at 342 Hayes between Gough and Franklin yesterday on broker tour, to refresh my memory on the two 2BR/2.5BA condos that are…
Sales Rise for Big Units in Hip ‘Hoods
One trend I’m seeing this year is an increase in sales for large condos and TICs in hot neighborhoods like the Haight, Hayes Valley, Mission…
What You Can Buy for $450,000
The options in the $450,000 price range have increased lately, mainly due to the softened condo market. Here’s a trio of condos in reasonable locations…
New Listing: 2BR Hayes Valley Condo
My new listing at 228 Scott Street hit the market this week. The 2BR/2BA condo is located on the border of the Lower Haight, Duboce,…