The Latest on Cash Sales
The San Francisco real estate market is a minefield of cash buyers right now, which makes life very difficult for buyers who need loans. But…
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What You Can Buy: Condos With Private Gardens
It’s not common in San Francisco to find condos with large, exclusive-use gardens or yards. Most of the time, you’ll get a small deck overlooking…
21 Days and Counting: Luxury Homes Wait for Buyers
Buyers in the $2M+ range should be checking out properties that have been sitting on the market for three weeks or more. That’s because there…
What You Can Buy: Vacant Units with Uber Charm
I’m a sucker for unique, multi-unit buildings that are spilling over with charm and situated in good locations. That’s why my head turned when I…
The Highs and Lows of SF Real Estate: April 2015 Edition
Our real estate market is moving at a brisk pace, so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the least and…
Another 5-Star Yelp Review from a Happy Seller!
It’s always gratifying to have happy clients at the end of a transaction. My latest unsolicited Yelp review comes from my client who recently sold…
Sales Volume Down, Prices Up in Q1 2015
The big news for the first quarter of 2015 is that sales volume dropped like a rock compared to Q4 2014. But prices edged up…
Just Sold: Miraloma Park Charmer
I am happy to report that my clients were the successful buyers of an utterly charming 3BR/2BA house in what’s called “old” Miraloma Park. Tastefully…
Opportunities Abound in High-End Market
There are plenty of homes that have been sitting on the market in San Francisco for 21 days or more—especially for home buyers in the…
Just Sold: Edwardian Condo in Eureka Valley
I just sold my two-bedroom condo listing at 4527 19th Street on a great block in the Castro. Loaded with period detail, a handsome exterior…
Condo Cash Buyers Back Off from Big Overbids
Cash buyers continue to make a strong showing in the San Francisco market, accounting for 20% of transactions that closed over the past three months….
Sellers Search for Build-It-Yourself Buyers
There are at least a dozen single-family homes on the market that are being sold with approved construction permits, architectural plans, or simply positioned as…
Noe Houses, Cow Hollow Condos Lead Price Per Square Foot Pack
Heads up, San Francisco house hunters: If you’re looking to get into hot neighborhoods like Noe Valley, NoPa, and the Marina, be prepared to potentially…
Good Deal: 115 San Pablo in St. Francis Wood
I was reviewing sales in Noe Valley today and came across the final selling price for 752 Elizabeth. This was a 3BR/2BA, 1440 square foot…
4527 19th Street Open This Weekend
My listing at 4527 19th Street in Eureka Valley has been amazingly popular among buyers looking for two-bedroom condos with Edwardian character in a well-located…