Recently, I was thinking about how to get clients into the places they want which are often over their price range. For most people, not having parking is a deal breaker. But, for those who don’t have oodles of money and want that perfect place, they may take advantage of the opportunity that listings which advertise “no parking” can provide. Typically, these properties are less expensive than those with parking and stay on the market longer which improves the ability …
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Category: Thoughts & Tidbits
In case you missed it, Pacific Union was named 2016 Brokerage of the Year in the Bay Area! I am proud to work for such an innovative and professional company. The award was presented by The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco and San Francisco Magazine. The award was made to recognize a brokerage “where innovative strategy, bold action and collegial culture combine to drive change and success.” I can certainly attest to all of these qualities, especially the innovative …
Remodeling a kitchen can be an unpleasant task, especially if you aren’t planning on moving out to do the renovation. However, based on recently released data, a major kitchen remodel in the San Francisco Bay Area can result in a return on investment of between 12% and 35%. “Remodeling Return on Investment” by Jim Tibbs, August 9, 2016. http://sfbaytimes.com/remodeling-return-on-investment/ My husband and I have done three kitchen renovations and have learned from each. It can also be a lot of …
San Francisco has a lot to offer in the way of fun activities. There are things you can do in this city that you can’t do anywhere else – like sailing in San Francisco Bay! The wind in the bay is like nowhere else, one of the reasons America’s Cup was held here in 2013. My husband, Michael, decided a number of years ago that since he was living in SF, he should learn how to sail. He decided to …
Living in San Francisco affords us close proximity to some of the most beautiful parks and beaches. Last Sunday, my husband Michael and I went on one of our favorite hikes in the Bay Area. It is the Muir Beach hike and the coastal trail will take you along a ridge overlooking the ocean with fantastic views. It was a warm, clear day and we enjoyed seeing the wild flowers and the waves as well as the fishing boats far …
This gorgeous sheltered deck with a breathtaking northern water view can be found in Pacific Heights at 2480 Broadway, listed for $15,500,000. …
The SF market is still strong for sellers yet there are signs of a change with fewer offers on offer dates, some price reductions, and some properties staying on the market longer than before. Nevertheless, it is still a seller’s market in SF with less than 3 months of inventory. What this means is that it would take less than three months to sell all of the inventory currently on the market. If there were 3-6 months of inventory, we …
I’m taking a break today from blogging about real estate and instead am going to blog about a popular new San Francisco app. However, first I want to share a picture of my favorite roof deck view this week on Broker’s Tour (pictured above). It is from the roof of a home at 2627 Steiner Street. It’s a nicely sheltered space with a heavenly view. I just saw this article in the NYTimes about a new app called, “Down to …
In recent years, I have had several listings where the seller was either in bankruptcy or on the verge of bankruptcy due to some personal misfortune. If you are a seller in bankruptcy or on the verge of bankruptcy or if you are a realtor representing someone who is, you will find the following article by Cathy Moran, a bankruptcy attorney, invaluable. Cathy assisted me through several such escrows and her help was priceless. One of the most valuable lessons …
Happy New Year! The number one thing that people are asking me these days is this: What do you think is happening with the SF real estate market? I wish there was an easy answer. All I can tell you is what one of the pros says and my personal experience. According to Carol Radoni, a real estate expert, “2016 is going to be a chaotic, choppy, sloppy year.” Translating this, she means that it will be an up and …