TIC Market On Firm Footing in 2019
Tenancy-in-common (TIC) interests are still successfully attracting buyers in the current San Francisco real estate market, despite their inherent risks that include sharing title with…
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TICs & Multi-Unit Bldgs
4-Unit Haight Victorian a Good Bet for Owner-Occupier/Landlord
One of the most popular types of investments in San Francisco is a multi-unit building in which the buyer can live in one apartment and…
Know TIC Loan Guidelines Before You Start Your Search
Tenancy-in-common (TIC) interests require what’s called fractional financing. You essentially have a loan on your interest in the property instead of sharing one loan with…
State of the TIC Market: February 2018
Buyers snapped up tenancy-in-common (TIC) interests in San Francisco’s most popular neighborhoods over the past six months, proving that the TIC market is alive and…
State of the TIC Market: August 2017
The tenancy-in-common (TIC) market remains strong in popular neighborhoods like Noe Valley and Russian Hill, especially if that TIC is in a two-unit building. Buyers…
Condo Conversion Still Possible for TIC Buildings
The Board of Supervisors suspended the city’s infamous condo conversion lottery in 2013 until 2024, replacing it with an expedited conversion for eligible TIC groups….
What You Need To Know About TIC Ownership
Here’s a quick primer on the ins and outs of TIC ownership in San Francisco.
First-Time and Luxury Home Buyers Embrace “Permanent” TICs
Once seen as a stepping stone to condo ownership, tenancy-in-common (TIC) interests have become widely acceptable to San Francisco home buyers as “permanent” TICs. But…
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…
TIC Market Hits New Highs in San Francisco
The San Francisco tenancy-in-common (TIC) market for three or more units reached new heights in 2014, with the average sale price of $940,433—up 26.5% from…
What You Can Buy: Smart Investments for Owner Occupiers
One of the most strategic and desirable investments you can make in San Francisco is to purchase a three- to four-unit property that has one…
All Deeds Must Record At Same Time for Condo Conversion
As the current crop of TICs converts to condos, I’m seeing many owners listing their TIC interests prior to the actual condo conversion of the…
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…
All About Location for TIC Sales
Tenancy-in-common (TIC) interests have traditionally been popular with buyers who value a more central location in a desirable neighborhood. Because when it comes to affordability,…
SF Overbidders Club: 2-Unit Building Edition
San Francisco’s two-unit building market has been quite busy in 2013. No surprises there, such properties—particularly when they’re completely vacant—are excellent options for buyer partners…