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Stimulus Package Set to Pass Weds—Time to Refi or Buy!
2008-02-11 12:04:02
The stimulus package that has been working its way through the house, and then the Senate, is scheduled to be signed by the President on Wednesday. Once this happens, lenders will have the green... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.


Fed Lowers Funds Rate Another 50 Basis Points
2008-01-30 21:26:01
In another effort to keep the economy from slowing into a bona fide recession (2 consecutive quarters of negative GDP), the Fed has lowered the funds rate another 50 basis points, or half of a... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Funds , Basis , Points

Lower Rates + Higher Limits = Increased Purchasing Power
2008-01-26 12:33:13
The most significant news for homeowners and buyers here in SF is the increase in conforming loan limits. The previous limit, at $417,000, was not high enough to help most buyers obtain the best... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Lower , Rates , Higher , Limits , Purchasing

SF Rents Among Highest in Nation: Can You Afford to Buy?
2008-01-11 21:49:29
According to an article on Forbes.com, the median rent in San Francisco weighs in as one of the heftiest nationwide: $1908 per month. If you’re looking in prime areas, you may end up paying... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Rents

Fed Ready to Continue Chopping Rates: SF on Sale!
2008-01-10 19:17:37
Posted by mobile phone: Today, Fed Chairm Ben Bernanke indicated that the central bank is poised to continue lowering rates in order to stave off a recession. Here in San Francisco, the housing... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Rates , Continue

How to Save $750,000 a Year on Property Taxes
2007-12-31 16:40:05
What? You may have read about the Grand Mansion in Marin’s Belvedere that recently sold for $65 Million. Originally purchased for $5.5 Million, the sellers poured approximately $32 Million into... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Taxes

Is the Foreclosure Bailout Really For Homeowners?
2007-12-15 14:55:50
Forgive me for my cynicism, but I have been watching the news regarding the proposed bailout of homeowners who have gone into foreclosure. The proposed solution is to freeze adjustable loans for a... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Foreclosure , Homeowners

Mortgage Rates Rise—And Loan Applications Increase, Too
2007-12-13 19:59:37
According to an article on Bankrate.com and across the news media, you’ll see that mortgage rates on the 30 year fixed, and also other home loans (especially conforming loans which had recently... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Rates , Mortgage , Applications , Mortgage Rates

Fed Lowers Funds Rate 25 Basis Points
2007-12-13 15:26:15
On Tuesday, the Federal Reseve lowered the Fed Funds rate 25 basis points, or .25 percent, to 4.75%. This is the rate that banks use to lend one another money. Some economists believe that lowering... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.
Read more: Basis , Points

Those Who Can’t Teach, Do… and the question: Buy Low, Sell Low?
2007-11-13 20:05:31
Wondering where I’ve been over the last 6 weeks? More practicing, less preaching. Thus, the blog goes a bit dim. I hope to be back in touch with you all, reporting on more of the city’s... Curious about San Francisco Real Estate? Want to know how to buy? When to sell? Who's doing what? Here's the place to find out what you want?or need?to know about the market.


Springtime in Dolores Park
2008-03-22 12:43:48
Springtime is showing its colors in Dolores Park. Until now, the blog has been focused on a variety of topics, and with all the recent National financial news, I have included many stories about... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Springtime

Is Glen Park a Funhouse? No, It’s a Jackpot…
2008-03-29 20:32:34
In case you’re looking for a reason to venture past the official border of Noe Valley and into Glen Park, this fun little tourist sight might be it. To have a look at the incredible antique... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Jackpot

Make A Wish on 20th Above Church
2008-03-29 19:39:05
An artist friend of mine tipped me off to this wonderful impromptu art piece on 20th Street above Church , just above Dolores Park. The “Wish Tree” sprung up, and is tied with ribbons... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.


Moving on Up—And Over—at 26th and Valencia
2008-03-29 00:47:22
Where is this building going? According to SF DBI Permit, this 2-unit building is being given a second life as part of 8 new units scheduled to be built on the site. The commercial structure on this... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Moving , Valencia

Cumberland Street: Point of Interest Above Dolores Park
2008-03-29 00:28:30
No Parking on Cumberland Street , on the block just West of Church Street! This incredible display of Wisteria lives at the top of Cumberland, just below the Cumberland stairs which lead over the hill... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Interest

Springtime in Dolores Park
2008-03-22 12:43:48
Springtime is showing its colors in Dolores Park. Until now, the blog has been focused on a variety of topics, and with all the recent National financial news, I have included many stories about... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Springtime

Stimulus Package Set to Pass Weds—Time to Refi or Buy!
2008-02-11 12:04:02
The stimulus package that has been working its way through the house, and then the Senate, is scheduled to be signed by the President on Wednesday. Once this happens, lenders will have the green... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.


Fed Lowers Funds Rate Another 50 Basis Points
2008-01-30 21:26:01
In another effort to keep the economy from slowing into a bona fide recession (2 consecutive quarters of negative GDP), the Fed has lowered the funds rate another 50 basis points, or half of a... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Funds , Basis , Points

Lower Rates + Higher Limits = Increased Purchasing Power
2008-01-26 12:33:13
The most significant news for homeowners and buyers here in SF is the increase in conforming loan limits. The previous limit, at $417,000, was not high enough to help most buyers obtain the best... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Lower , Rates , Higher , Limits , Purchasing

SF Rents Among Highest in Nation: Can You Afford to Buy?
2008-01-11 21:49:29
According to an article on Forbes.com, the median rent in San Francisco weighs in as one of the heftiest nationwide: $1908 per month. If you’re looking in prime areas, you may end up paying... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Rents

Fed Ready to Continue Chopping Rates: SF on Sale!
2008-01-10 19:17:37
Posted by mobile phone: Today, Fed Chairm Ben Bernanke indicated that the central bank is poised to continue lowering rates in order to stave off a recession. Here in San Francisco, the housing... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Rates , Continue

2 Custom Homes in Media Gulch : Victorian Outside, Brand New Inside TICs
2008-04-13 12:06:02
Visit Property Website Come take a look at this incredible transformation of a small Victorian house into 2 custom TIC homes: From foundation to finish, these homes have open floorplans, hardwood... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Homes , Outside , Brand , Brand New

Weekly Sales Around Dolores Park
2008-04-13 11:47:18
Selected properties for the Week of April 2-9: 919 Elizabeth, 3br/2ba contemporary condo. Asking $1,389,000, sold for $1,495,000. 580 Diamond. 1br/1ba “rustic” home. Asking $895,000, sold... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Weekly , Sales

Are You an Angry Renter?
2008-04-16 15:29:58
I just visited the angryrenter.com site, and it begs an important question: is it really fair for the government to bail out banks and borrowers who took on high-risk loans and are now facing the... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.


Historic Beaver Street Edwardian
2008-05-02 01:37:56
Lately, a few listings on Beaver Street (in the Castro, close to Noe and Market) have sold for record amounts. 79 Beaver, a 2br/1ba condo listed at $725k, closed on April 17th for $850,000, 17% over... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.


Fractional Property Tax Assessments for TIC Owners Now Available!
2008-05-02 00:32:40
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from my clients who own TICs is dealing with the complication of shared tax bills. Once a TIC group of owners is formed, a single tax bill arrives for the... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Owners

Are You an Angry Renter?
2008-04-16 15:29:58
I just visited the angryrenter.com site, and it begs an important question: is it really fair for the government to bail out banks and borrowers who took on high-risk loans and are now facing the... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.


2 Custom Homes in Media Gulch : Victorian Outside, Brand New Inside TICs
2008-04-13 12:06:02
Visit Property Website Come take a look at this incredible transformation of a small Victorian house into 2 custom TIC homes: From foundation to finish, these homes have open floorplans, hardwood... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Homes , Outside , Brand , Brand New

Weekly Sales Around Dolores Park
2008-04-13 11:47:18
Selected properties for the Week of April 2-9: 919 Elizabeth, 3br/2ba contemporary condo. Asking $1,389,000, sold for $1,495,000. 580 Diamond. 1br/1ba “rustic” home. Asking $895,000, sold... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Weekly , Sales

Is Glen Park a Funhouse? No, It’s a Jackpot…
2008-03-29 20:32:34
In case you’re looking for a reason to venture past the official border of Noe Valley and into Glen Park, this fun little tourist sight might be it. To have a look at the incredible antique... Do you want to know what's happening in the mile or so around Dolores Park? Stop by the blog for neighborhood photos, current events, and a little Real Estate info, too.
Read more: Jackpot

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