Unrealistic Sellers Withdraw from the Market
When I first reported on 141 27th Street in Noe Valley earlier this year, work was underway on this major fixer located behind my home….
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Year: 2009
719 Carolina and the Red Kitchen Return
719 Carolina in Potrero Hill is back on the scene, after a month’s break. First listed in early June for $2,250,000, the “substantially rebuilt” 3BR/3.5BA,…
Capp Compound Seeks Crafty Buyer
For those yearning for an Arts and Crafts-style compound in the heart of the Mission, 428 Capp will certainly do the trick. This two-story home…
No More FHA Condo “Spot Approvals”
If you’re a buyer approved for an FHA loan, your choices are somewhat limited when it comes to condo possibilities. The FHA was okaying condo…
TIC Lender Targets Noe Valley
Word on the street is that Marin-based Circle Bank is planning to open a branch on Noe Valley’s 24th Street. The bank reportedly believes the…
What You Can Buy for $1M
It’s always a crap shoot when it comes to surveying what’s available across a certain price point, given the individual nature of San Francisco’s many…
“Celebrity-Quality” Unit at SoBe Warehouse Opens Up
Not yet officially on the market, 164 Townsend is a 4,000-square foot luxury live/work loft between 2nd and 3rd Streets. The property represents the union…
Diggin’ the Deck at One South Park
Yes, the deck is dreamy over at One South Park—or, at the very least, the outdoor bed is. The 3BR/2BA, top-floor unit that’s available now…
Empty Nesters Get Tax Benefits
Empty nesters and retirees take note: There could be some very nice tax advantages in your next home purchase. If you’re ready to downsize and…
Deals Abound in SoMa
The South of Market neighborhood remains the go-to place for young professionals and empty nesters looking for affordable condos or lofts with reasonable homeowners association…
No Summertime Blues for SF Real Estate
I was surprised at the overall sales stats for the past three July months in the house, condo, TIC, and 2-4 unit building departments. Given…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Forest Knolls
Often overlooked by prospective buyers, Forest Knolls is a very appealing neighborhood developed in the late 1950s and 1960s in San Francisco. Its homes feature…
Foreign Buyers Find High-End Deals
This 6BR/5.5BA, 4500-square foot home at 45 McLaren Avenue in Sea Cliff was sold last week in a confidential sale for less than its asking…
Three 3BRs for $800,000
There was a time when it was a challenge to find spacious, three-bedroom condos for $800,000. I saw three such properties on my broker tour…
4114 20th St. Implodes
Last sold in November 2007 for $1,513,000, 4114 20th Street is now on the market as a short sale by its Realtor owner for a…